The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the revered deity of good fortune, and is celebrated with great devotion in the country. Homes and pandals are decorated with crafted idols of Lord Ganesha during the festival. Devotees visit these pandals to offer prayers, sweets and flowers.
Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals, will be observed on Monday, September 14.
Ganesh Visarjan marks the ceremonial immersion of Lord Ganesha’s idol in water and signifies the end of the worship period. The exact practice can vary by region and tradition. Devotees perform a puja and aarti before carrying the idol in a procession for immersion. The ritual symbolises bidding farewell to Lord Ganesha and seeking his blessings before his return. In Maharashtra, especially Mumbai, many pandals are set up, and among them, all eyes remain on Mumbai’s most iconic idol – Lalbaugcha Raja. From film stars to political leaders, devotees flock to see Lalbaugcha Raja every year to seek blessings. Whether you’re planning to visit in person or experience the darshan from home, here’s a guide to the darshan timings, ticket details, and live-streaming options you should know.
In 2026, Anant Chaturdashi falls on Friday, September 25. Devotees who bring Ganpati home for shorter periods can perform the immersion on the 1.5th, 3rd, 5th or 7th day. The day of immersion depends on how long the idol is kept at home, with many families following the 1.5-day, 3rd-day, 5th-day, 7th-day or Anant Chaturdashi tradition. The Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 11:18 pm on September 24 and will end at 11:06 pm on September 25. Earlier reporting noted: Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Lalbaugcha Raja darshan, aarti timings, how to book tickets online, offline and live stream guide Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: The auspicious 10-day Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with fervour all across the country. This year, it begins on September 14 and ends with Ganesha Visarjan on Friday, September 25. Earlier reporting noted: The first look of the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled on Friday, September 11, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Earlier reporting noted: Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: How to book tickets for Lalbaugcha Raja? Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: How to book tickets for Lalbaugcha Raja?
families may immerse the idol earlier depending on their traditions and the number of days they observe Ganeshotsav While Anant Chaturdashi is considered the most significant day for Visarjan.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Anant Chaturdashi will be observed on Friday, September 25, 2026, and is traditionally considered the most auspicious day.
The celebrations traditionally conclude with Ganesh Visarjan, when devotees ceremonially immerse the idols in water. Ganesh puja is ideally performed during the Madhyahna period, which is considered an auspicious time for Ganapati Puja. It marks the culmination of the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities.
In New Delhi, the Ganapati Sthapana muhurat on September 14 is from 11:02 am to 1:31 pm. In Mumbai, the auspicious period is from 11:20 am to 1:48 pm. Devotees can follow these steps for the Ganapati Sthapana: Anant Chaturdashi will be observed on Friday, September 25, 2026, and is traditionally considered the most auspicious day for Ganesh Visarjan.
