Ganesh Visarjan 2026 Date and Time: When Is Ganpati Visarjan? Check Shubh Muhurat and Vidhi

Ganesh Visarjan 2026: Quick Takeaways

Details	Information
Ganesh Visarjan 2026 date	Friday, September 25, 2026
Occasion	Anant Chaturdashi
Ganesh Chaturthi/Sthapana	Monday, September 14, 2026
Chaturdashi Tithi begins	Around 11:18 PM, September 24
Chaturdashi Tithi ends	Around 11:06–11:07 PM, September 25
Main Visarjan	September 25, Anant Chaturdashi
1.5-day Visarjan	September 15
3rd-day Visarjan	September 16
5th-day Visarjan	September 18
7th-day Visarjan	September 20

The main Ganesh Visarjan 2026 date is Friday, September 25, which coincides with Anant Chaturdashi. Ganesh Chaturthi was observed on September 14, making September 25 the traditional final-day immersion for devotees following the full Ganeshotsav cycle.

For New Delhi, the auspicious Choghadiya windows on September 25 include Labh from 7:41 AM to 9:11 AM, Amrit from 9:11 AM to 10:42 AM and Shubh from 12:12 PM to 1:43 PM. Since Choghadiya is calculated according to local sunrise and sunset, devotees in Mumbai, Pune, Noida or other cities should check the Panchang for their location before fixing the immersion time.

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When Is Ganesh Visarjan 2026?

Ganesh Visarjan 2026 will be observed on Friday, September 25, 2026. This is the main and final Visarjan associated with Anant Chaturdashi, when devotees who have kept Bappa for the full festival period bid farewell to Lord Ganesha.

Ganesh Chaturthi/Sthapana was on Monday, September 14. The festival therefore culminates with the major immersion on September 25. However, Ganesh Visarjan does not have to take place on one fixed date for every household. Depending on family tradition and the duration for which the idol is kept, devotees may perform Visarjan after 1.5, 3, 5 or 7 days.

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Anant Chaturdashi 2026 Tithi: When Does Chaturdashi Begin and End?

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 falls on Friday, September 25. It is the Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi of the Bhadrapada month and is also the day associated with the main 10-day Ganesh Visarjan.

The Chaturdashi Tithi begins at around 11:18 PM on September 24 and ends at around 11:06–11:07 PM on September 25, depending on the Panchang calculation and location. New Delhi Panchang calculations place Chaturdashi throughout September 25, which is why Anant Chaturdashi is observed on that date.

This distinction is important because tithi timings and calendar dates are not always the same. The Chaturdashi Tithi begins late on September 24, but September 25 is the observance date because Chaturdashi is present at sunrise.

Ganesh Visarjan 2026 Shubh Muhurat

There is no single nationwide Visarjan time because Choghadiya periods are calculated using the local sunrise and sunset. Therefore, the following timings should be treated as the New Delhi reference timing for September 25, 2026, rather than a universal India-wide muhurat.

New Delhi Ganesh Visarjan Muhurat — September 25, 2026

Muhurat	Time	Nature
Morning	6:10–7:41 AM	Char
Labh	7:41–9:11 AM	Auspicious
Amrit	9:11–10:42 AM	Auspicious
Shubh	12:12–1:43 PM	Auspicious
Afternoon	4:44–6:14 PM	Char
Labh	9:13–10:43 PM	Auspicious
Shubh	12:12–1:42 AM, September 26	Auspicious
Amrit	1:42–3:12 AM, September 26	Auspicious
Char	3:12–4:41 AM, September 26	Auspicious

For devotees specifically looking for a straightforward daytime window, the Labh, Amrit and Shubh periods between 7:41 AM and 10:42 AM and 12:12 PM and 1:43 PM in New Delhi are among the relevant auspicious Choghadiya periods.

The Rahu Kaal in New Delhi is approximately 10:42 AM to 12:12 PM, so devotees who follow Choghadiya traditions may avoid this period.

Ganesh Visarjan Puja Vidhi: How To Perform Visarjan

Before taking Bappa for immersion, devotees traditionally perform a final puja and farewell ceremony. The exact rituals can vary by family and regional tradition, but a simple Visarjan Vidhi can include these steps:

1. Clean the Puja Area

Clean the space around the Ganesh idol and arrange the puja items. The idol should be handled respectfully throughout the farewell ritual.

2. Perform the Final Ganpati Puja

Offer customary items such as flowers, durva, fruits, modak or other prasad. Families can follow the same basic puja tradition they observed during Ganesh Chaturthi.

3. Perform Aarti

Perform the final Ganesh Aarti with family members. Devotees may also chant “Ganpati Bappa Morya” while preparing for the procession.

4. Offer Farewell Prayers

Devotees may seek Lord Ganesha's blessings and ask forgiveness for any mistakes or omissions made during the period of worship.

5. Perform Uttar Puja

In many traditions, a final ritual or Uttar Puja is performed before the idol is taken out for immersion. This marks the transition from the daily home worship to the Visarjan procession.

6. Carry Bappa Respectfully

The idol can then be taken for Visarjan with devotional chants and prayers. If a procession is organised, devotees should follow the route and safety instructions issued locally.

7. Perform the Immersion

Immerse the idol according to local tradition and civic guidelines. For home immersion, devotees can use a clean container or designated setup where permitted.

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8. Pray For Bappa's Return

The farewell is traditionally accompanied by prayers for Lord Ganesha's return the following year.

Ganesh Visarjan Mantra: What Can You Recite?

Devotees may chant familiar Ganesh mantras during the final puja and procession.

A simple and widely used mantra is:

“Om Gan Ganapataye Namah.”

Devotees may also chant “Ganpati Bappa Morya” during the farewell procession.

Some traditions also recite a farewell prayer asking Lord Ganesha to return again. The exact prayer can vary according to regional and family practice.

Can Ganesh Visarjan Be Done At Home?

Yes, home Visarjan is followed by some devotees, particularly when the idol is suitable for immersion at home and local rules permit it.

A small natural-clay idol can be immersed in a clean container filled with water. After the idol dissolves, the water can be used respectfully for plants where appropriate, while flowers and other puja materials should be disposed of separately and responsibly.

However, devotees should follow local municipal guidelines regarding idol immersion and should use designated immersion tanks or facilities where these are provided.

Eco-friendly immersion practices can help reduce the impact on rivers, lakes and other natural water bodies.

Ganesh Visarjan 2026: Important Dos And Don'ts

Do:

• Complete the final puja before Visarjan.
• Offer bhog and perform Aarti.
• Follow your family's traditional rituals.
• Check the local Panchang for the exact muhurat.
• Follow municipal instructions at immersion sites.
• Prefer designated immersion facilities where available.
• Use eco-friendly idols and responsible immersion practices.

Don't:

• Assume that one city's Visarjan timing applies across India.
• Ignore local civic or environmental rules.
• Leave flowers, plastic, decorations or other puja material in public water bodies.
• Rush the final puja simply because the procession has started.
• Treat one particular Visarjan duration as compulsory for every household.

Ganesh Visarjan 2026 FAQs

1. When is Ganesh Visarjan 2026?
   The main Ganesh Visarjan 2026 will be observed on Friday, September 25, on Anant Chaturdashi. Devotees following shorter Ganpati traditions can perform Visarjan on September 15, 16, 18 or 20, depending on the duration for which they keep the idol.
2. What is the Ganesh Visarjan 2026 shubh muhurat?
   In New Delhi, auspicious Choghadiya periods on September 25 include 7:41–9:11 AM (Labh), 9:11–10:42 AM (Amrit) and 12:12–1:43 PM (Shubh). Other auspicious periods occur later in the day and night. Timings vary by location.
3. What should be done before Ganesh Visarjan?
   Devotees can perform the final Ganesh Puja, offer bhog, flowers and durva, perform Aarti, seek blessings and forgiveness, and complete Uttar Puja if it is part of their tradition. The idol can then be respectfully prepared for the immersion procession.
4. Which mantra should be recited during Ganesh Visarjan?
   Devotees can chant “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” during the final puja. “Ganpati Bappa Morya” is also commonly chanted during the farewell and immersion procession.