Ganesh Jayanti 2026: Date, Muhurat, Rituals, and Fasting Rules Revealed

• Ganesh Jayanti 2026 falls on Thursday, January 22, celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom and prosperity.
• The Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat is from 11:29 AM to 01:37 PM on January 22, with Chaturthi Tithi beginning at 02:47 AM on Jan 22 and ending at 02:28 AM on Jan 23.
• The festival, also known as Varad Chaturthi or Tilkund Chaturthi, is primarily celebrated in Maharashtra and the Konkan region.
• Rituals include Murti Sthapana, Abhishekam, offering modak and durva grass, chanting mantras like "Om Gam Ganapataye Namah," and performing Aarti.
• Devotees observe fasting, which can be Nirjala Vrat or Phalahar, consuming satvik foods like fruits and milk while avoiding grains, onions, and garlic.

Why It Matters: Ganesh Jayanti 2026 on January 22 marks Lord Ganesha's birth with specific puja timings, rituals, and fasting.