Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Timings by City
Sunrise, moonrise and key muhurta windows for Monday, 14 September 2026, computed for each city in its local time.
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Moonrise | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Brahma Muhurta | Abhijit Muhurta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 06:25 | 18:42 | 09:06 | 07:57–09:29 | 04:49–05:37 | 12:09–12:58 |
| Delhi | 06:05 | 18:28 | 09:01 | 07:38–09:11 | 04:29–05:17 | 11:52–12:41 |
| Bangalore | 06:08 | 18:21 | 08:39 | 07:40–09:11 | 04:32–05:20 | 11:50–12:39 |
| Chennai | 05:58 | 18:10 | 08:28 | 07:29–09:01 | 04:22–05:10 | 11:40–12:28 |
| Kolkata | 05:22 | 17:41 | 08:06 | 06:55–08:27 | 03:46–04:34 | 11:07–11:56 |
| Hyderabad | 06:03 | 18:19 | 08:41 | 07:35–09:07 | 04:27–05:15 | 11:47–12:36 |
| Pune | 06:22 | 18:38 | 09:01 | 07:54–09:26 | 04:46–05:34 | 12:05–12:54 |
| Ahmedabad | 06:25 | 18:44 | 09:12 | 07:58–09:30 | 04:49–05:37 | 12:10–12:59 |
| Jaipur | 06:11 | 18:32 | 09:04 | 07:44–09:17 | 04:35–05:23 | 11:57–12:46 |
| Lucknow | 05:51 | 18:12 | 08:43 | 07:23–08:56 | 04:15–05:03 | 11:36–12:26 |
| New York | 06:35 | 19:06 | 10:25 | 08:09–09:43 | 04:59–05:47 | 12:26–13:16 |
| London | 06:33 | 19:17 | 10:45 | 08:09–09:44 | 04:57–05:45 | 12:30–13:21 |
| Dubai | 06:04 | 18:24 | 08:57 | 07:36–09:09 | 04:28–05:16 | 11:49–12:39 |
| Toronto | 06:55 | 19:29 | 10:55 | 08:30–10:04 | 05:19–06:07 | 12:47–13:37 |
| Singapore | 06:56 | 19:03 | 09:08 | 08:27–09:58 | 05:20–06:08 | 12:36–13:24 |
Computed with an astronomical engine (NASA/JPL ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa), evaluated at local sunrise. The festival’s traditional puja muhurat shown above is a reference window for New Delhi. How we calculate these times.
Timings reviewed by Pandit Vikram Singh, Vedic Scholar & Temple Priest.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is observed from Monday, 14 September 2026 to Friday, 25 September 2026. Birthday of Lord Ganesha, the Remover of Obstacles.
- What is the Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 puja muhurat?
- The traditional Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 muhurat (New Delhi reference) is — Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat (New Delhi): 11:02–13:31. Sunrise, moonrise and panchang windows for other cities are in the timings table.
- What time does the moon rise on Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
- Moonrise on Monday, 14 September 2026 (each city's local time): Delhi 09:01, Mumbai 09:06, New York 10:25, London 10:45. The full city list is in the timings table.
- What time is Rahu Kaal on Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
- Rahu Kaal — an inauspicious window traditionally avoided for new beginnings — is 07:38–09:11 in Delhi on Monday, 14 September 2026. It differs by city; see the timings table.
About Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. Devotees welcome Ganesha into homes and public pandals with a clay murti, worship him for up to ten days, and bid him farewell with the visarjan (immersion) procession.
Ganesha is invoked before any new venture as Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles. The festival marks his birth on the fourth day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada and embodies the cycle of welcoming the divine into the home and releasing it back to the elements at visarjan.
Historical Background
Archaeological evidence of Ganesha worship dates to the Gupta period (4th–6th century CE). The festival transformed into a major public event in 1893 when Indian freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak reimagined private home celebrations as large community (sarvajanik) gatherings in Maharashtra. This public Ganeshotsav became a vehicle for fostering unity and nationalist consciousness under British rule. Today the festival is celebrated across all of India and in Hindu diaspora communities worldwide.
Mythological Story
Goddess Parvati shaped Ganesha from earth and breathed life into him, setting him to guard her door. When Shiva was stopped by the boy, a battle ensued and Ganesha was beheaded; on Parvati's grief, Shiva restored him with an elephant's head and blessed him to be worshipped first among all deities.
Modern Relevance
Ganesh Chaturthi uniquely bridges personal devotion and civic life. The festival fosters community unity, supports local artisans who craft clay idols, and has increasingly become a platform for environmental awareness campaigns promoting eco-friendly celebrations. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm by Hindu diaspora communities in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
