Dhundhiraja Chaturthi 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Significance, and Rituals Revealed

• Dhundhiraja Chaturthi 2026 falls on Saturday, February 21, 2026, during Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of the Phalguna month.
• Key timings: Chaturthi Tithi begins 02:38 PM on Feb 20, ends 01:00 PM on Feb 21; Madhyahna Muhurat 11:27 AM to 01:00 PM.
• Devotees worship Lord Ganesha in His Dhundhiraja form for peace, prosperity, and wish fulfillment, observing a special Ganesh Vrat.
• The Matsya Purana refers to it as Manoratha Chaturthi, prescribing Nakta Vrat and worship of a golden Ganesha idol for a year.
• Rituals include Shodashopachara Puja, Havana with sesame seeds, donating sesame items, and serving Brahmins, with the idol donated at Udyapana.