Gauri Ganesha Chaturthi 2026: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, and Moon Sighting Details

• Gauri Ganesha Chaturthi 2026 falls on Thursday, January 22, dedicated to Lord Ganesha's Gauriganesha form.
• The auspicious Madhyahna Muhurat for puja is from 11:29 AM to 01:37 PM; avoid moon sighting between 09:22 AM and 09:19 PM.
• This vrat, mentioned in Mudgala Purana and Bhavishya Purana, is believed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and bring prosperity.
• In Maharashtra and Konkan, this day is also celebrated as Ganesha Jayanti, marking Lord Ganesha's birth anniversary.
• Puja vidhi includes Prana Pratishtha, Shodashopachara Puja, offering Modaka, chanting 'Gam Swaha', and performing Arghya during Madhyahna.

Why It Matters: Gauri Ganesha Chaturthi 2026 on Jan 22 offers a powerful opportunity for devotion and obstacle removal.