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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 — Complete Celebration Guide
Everything you need for Ganeshotsav 2026 in one place — verified dates and city-wise muhurat, the story behind the festival, a step-by-step puja vidhi even a first-timer can follow, the full samagri checklist, authentic modak recipes, eco-friendly idol guidance, and a tour of how this festival is celebrated differently across India. With Hindi and Marathi summaries throughout.
Instant digital download (PDF) · A4 portrait, 26 pages · Print at home or at any local print shop
What's inside
- Verified 2026 dates and timings — Sthapana muhurat, Chaturthi Tithi start/end, and Visarjan, cross-checked against the Panchang, plus a city-wise Madhyahna muhurat table (Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad)
- The story behind the festival — the birth of Ganesha, why He is worshipped first, and what each feature of His form represents
- A guide to choosing your celebration length — 1.5, 3, 5, 7 or 10/11 days — with the 2026 Visarjan date for each
- The complete puja samagri checklist, organised as a tick-off list so shopping is done well before Chaturthi morning
- A step-by-step puja vidhi you can follow even in your very first year celebrating
- Why you shouldn't look at the moon on Chaturthi — the story and the exact hours to avoid, city-adjusted
- Authentic modak recipes — steamed Ukadiche Modak, fried Talniche Modak, and Karanji — plus other festive prasad
- An honest, current look at eco-friendly idol rules now in force across major Indian cities
- A tour of Ganesh Chaturthi across India — Maharashtra's Ganeshotsav, Telangana's Vinayaka Chavithi, Karnataka's Gowri-Ganesha, Tamil Nadu's Pillaiyar Chaturthi, Goa's Chovoth, and celebrations in the diaspora
- A Vastu & idol placement guide, decoration ideas, the twelve names of Ganesha, an FAQ chapter, and wishes to share with family
- 26 pages, A4 portrait — designed to print beautifully at home
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Specifications
| Format | PDF, A4 portrait (210mm × 297mm) |
| Pages | 26 (14 chapters) |
| Language | English, with Hindi and Marathi summaries throughout |
| Reference year | 2026 (Chaturthi: Monday, 14 September · Visarjan: Friday, 25 September) |
| Delivery | Instant digital download |
| Printing | Designed for standard home printers; also works well at any local print shop |
A note on accuracy
All dates and muhurat timings in this guide are drawn from reliable Panchang sources for 2026. Exact auspicious timings shift by a few minutes from city to city based on local sunrise — the guide includes a city-wise table for six major cities, and we recommend a final cross-check with your family priest or a trusted local Panchang before the festival, exactly as the guide itself advises.
More guides, coming soon
This is part of our growing collection of festival guides and devotional editions. See our Ganesh Chaturthi name & meaning page for more background reading, or browse the shop to see what else is available.
Questions before buying
How do I receive the guide after buying?
You'll receive the PDF file instantly after payment — no shipping, no waiting.
Are the dates and muhurat timings accurate?
They're drawn from reliable Panchang sources for 2026 and include a city-wise muhurat table. As timings shift slightly by exact location, we recommend a final check with your local Panchang or family priest before the festival — the guide says the same.
Is this useful if it's my first year celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi at home?
Yes — the puja vidhi chapter is written specifically to be followable for a first-timer, and the samagri checklist means you won't discover you're missing something on the morning of Chaturthi.
Does it cover regions outside Maharashtra?
Yes — there's a dedicated chapter comparing how the festival is celebrated in Maharashtra, Telangana/Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and among the diaspora abroad.
What if I have an issue with my purchase?
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