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News Topical, Digital Desk : In Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is considered the first deity to be worshipped. Any auspicious work begins with his name. Vinayak Chaturthi is celebrated on the fourth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Phalgun. Vinayak Chaturthi in the year 2026 will be very special because of the presence of several rare coincidences on this day.
According to religious beliefs and astrology, fasting on this Chaturthi of Phalgun month and worshipping Lord Ganesha with proper rituals removes all the obstacles in life and brings happiness and prosperity.
Auspicious time for worship (Shubh Muhurat 2026)
Vinayaka Chaturthi puja is always performed in the afternoon. According to the Panchang, the dates of Falgun Vinayaka Chaturthi in 2026 are:
Chaturthi Tithi Starts: February 20, 2026, from 02:38 PM
End of Chaturthi Tithi: February 21, 2026, till 01:00 PM
Vinayaka Chaturthi Main Vrat: February 21, 2026 (according to the rising date)
Midday Puja Muhurta: 11:27 am to 1:00 pm
special auspicious coincidence
This year, Falgun Vinayak Chaturthi is marked by auspicious combinations like 'Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga' and 'Ravi Yoga'. Astrology believes that worship and beginning new projects during these yogas guarantee success. This time is especially favorable for those who have been waiting for a long-awaited completion of a task.
How to perform the puja? (Puja Vidhi)
To please Lord Ganesha, you can perform the puja at home in a simple way:
Early morning: Wake up in Brahma Muhurta, take a bath and wear clean clothes of red or yellow colour.
Installation: In the auspicious time, spread a red cloth on a platform and install the idol of Lord Ganesha.
Favorite things: Offer Durva (grass), vermilion, red flowers and Akshat to Bappa .
Offerings: Make sure to offer modaks or laddus to Lord Ganesha. Offering durva grass is considered essential in religious beliefs.
Katha and Aarti: Listen to the story of Vinayaka Chaturthi during the puja and finally perform Aarti with a ghee lamp.
Things to keep in mind
Viewing the moon on Vinayaka Chaturthi is considered taboo. It is believed that looking at the moon on this day can bring a bad omen, so devotees should avoid moon-viewing at night.
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