The great 10-day celebration of Ganeshotsav ends with the departure of Lord Ganesha on Anant Chaturdashi. Ganesha fans say goodbye to Ganpati Bappa with a heavy heart and a lot of happiness and music, thanking Him for His blessings and praying for His return the very next year. Immersing the idol of Lord Ganesha at an auspicious time of Choghadiya helps bring peace and prosperity in life. Here is all you need to know about Ganesh Visarjan 2026 dates and timings.

Ganesh Visarjan 2026 Date and Chaturdashi Tithi Timings

In 2026, Anant Chaturdashi Ganesh Visarjan falls on Friday, September 25, 2026.

  • Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 11:18 pm on September 24, 2026

  • Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 11:06 pm on September 25, 2026

    • Shubh Muhurat for Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi

    Devotees can perform the immersion during any of the following auspicious Choghadiya slots:

    • Morning Muhurat (Chara, Labha, Amrita): 06:10 am – 10:42 am

  • Afternoon Muhurat (Shubha): 12:12 pm – 01:43 pm

  • Late Afternoon Muhurat (Chara): 04:43 pm – 06:14 pm

  • Night Muhurat (Labha): 09:13 pm – 10:43 pm

    • City-Wise Ganesh Visarjan Timings

    Sunrise and sunset timings vary slightly across major Indian cities, determining local Choghadiya hours:

    • Mumbai & Pune: Morning: 06:25 am – 10:55 am | Afternoon: 12:25 pm – 01:55 pm

  • Delhi-NCR: Morning: 06:10 am – 10:42 am | Afternoon: 12:12 pm – 01:43 pm

  • Bengaluru: Morning: 06:08 am – 10:38 am | Afternoon: 12:08 pm – 01:38 pm

  • Hyderabad: Morning: 06:02 am – 10:32 am | Afternoon: 12:02 pm – 01:32 pm

    • Step-by-Step Uttara Puja and Visarjan Vidhi at Home

    Before taking out the idol from the altar, conduct the Uttara Puja:

    1. Offerings: Light the lamp (diya) and the incense sticks. Offer fresh flowers, Durva grass, fruits, and Modaks or Laddus.

  • Aarti and Prayers: Conduct the final Ganpati Aarti with the family members with feelings of thankfulness and forgiveness for any mistakes done unintentionally in the course of the 10 days.

  • Siddhibuddhi Tilak: Place a new tilak of vermilion and akshata (raw rice) on the forehead of Bappa.

  • Symbolic Movement: Move the idol a little bit to the right side, indicating the end of His presence in the house.

  • Chanting: Chant 'Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya!' and take out the idol towards the Visarjan site.

    • Eco-Friendly Visarjan: How to Safely Immerse Clay Idols at Home

    For the protection of the aquatic world, eco-friendly immersion of home idols has now been made quite popular:

    • Container Filling: Put some fresh water into a big bucket or clean drum.

  • Immersion: Slowly immerse your eco-friendly clay idol (Clay or Shadu Mati) in the filled container after praying.

  • Dissolving Clay: Let the clay completely dissolve in the water.

  • Reuse: This can be reused as plant water.

    • Conclusion 

    Saying goodbye to Lord Ganesha becomes a bittersweet experience with elements of both devotion and happiness. Here is how you can bid adieu to Lord Ganesha during your Ganeshotsav by using these lucky muhurtas.

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