Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 celebrations began on Monday, with devotees installing Lord Ganesha idols at homes and pandals.
The festival marks the beginning of a 10 day Ganeshotsav. Devotees are performing prayers at homes, while organisers are installing idols at decorated community pandals.
According to the report, the auspicious installation and puja period in Dehradun runs from 11:02 am to 1:31 pm. The two hour and 15 minute window falls during the afternoon period considered suitable for Ganesh idol installation.
Devotees are offering durva grass, red flowers, fruits and modaks during the worship. Many families have also completed preparations to bring Ganapati idols into their homes.
Festival committees have decorated pandals with colourful lights. Several committees also organised processions with bands before installing the idols at their respective pandals.
The celebrations will continue through September 24, with daily devotional programmes planned at several locations. The main immersion will take place on September 25 on Anant Chaturdashi.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Installation Muhurat
The Ganesh Chaturthi festival falls on September 14 this year. Hindu calendar calculations place the festival on the fourth lunar day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada.
The report cites Acharya Sushant Raj for the installation timing. He said the midday period holds special significance for Ganapati installation and worship.
The report places the puja muhurat between 11:02 am and 1:31 pm. Devotees can use this period for idol installation and worship according to their traditions.
However, immersion dates can differ among festival committees. Some devotees may conduct immersion on the third, fifth, seventh or tenth day based on their local traditions.
The main citywide immersion is scheduled for September 25. Organisers will conduct a city procession before the immersion ceremonies on Anant Chaturdashi.
Chaturthi Sees Pandal Preparations
Preparations gathered pace across India ahead of the festival and saw preparations for celebrations.
Markets also witnessed demand for Ganesh idols and puja materials. Devotees bought idols ranging from small household figures to larger idols measuring up to three feet.
The celebrations will continue with prayers, bhajan programmes and community events. Devotees will follow different immersion traditions while the main Anant Chaturdashi immersion will take place on September 25.
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