Ganesh Visarjan 2026 date and time: Check when and how to bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa this year

After a grand celebration of 10 days, the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Visarjan 2026 will happen on September 25, 2026, mark the end of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

The day is celebrated on Anant Chaturdashi, when devotees of Ganpati will bid farewell to Lord Ganesha after bringing him home and to the public pandals.

The immersion of Ganesha idols, devotional songs, offerings and prayers mark the departure. Families seek Bappa's blessings before bidding him farewell until next year.


According to Panchang, Anant Chaturdashi Visarjan in Delhi-NCR falls on September 25.

Ganesh Visarjan 2026 Date & Chaturdashi Tithi

As per the Hindu Panchang, the timings are as follows:

Ganesh Visarjan: Friday, September 25, 2026.

Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 11:18 PM on September 24.

Chaturdashi Tithi ends on September 25 at 11.06 PM.

Although the Tithi begins late on September 24, Anant Chaturdashi is celebrated on September 25 because Chaturdashi is prevailing at sunrise.

Ganesh Visarjan 2026: Best Time

• Panchang lists several auspicious Choghadiya for Ganesh Visarjan. The timings below are in IST (Indian Standard Time) and applicable for Noida and Delhi-NCR.
• Morning muhurat starts at 6:10 AM and ends at 10:42 AM. This includes Chara, Labha, and Amrita Choghadiya.
• Afternoon Visarjan Muhurat: The Shubha Choghadiya is from 12:12 PM to 1:43 PM.
• Another auspicious time, Chara Choghadiya, runs from 4.43 PM to 6.14 PM.
• Night muhurat is from 9:13 PM to 10:43 PM.

Ganesh Visarjan Puja Vidhi: How To Bid Farewell To Bappa

The final puja for Ganesh Visarjan begins with cleaning the worship area and preparing fresh offerings for Lord Ganesha.

Light a diya and offer flowers, durva grass, fruits and sweets to Bappa. Modak or laddoo can be offered as bhog. Devotees then perform the final aarti and express their gratitude to Lord Ganesha for being part of the Ganeshotsav celebrations.

Family members may offer prayers seeking wisdom, peace and the removal of obstacles. Traditionally, devotees also seek forgiveness for any mistakes or shortcomings that may have occurred during the worship. In some households, the idol is carefully moved from its original place as a symbolic conclusion to the installation.

The idol is then taken for immersion while devotees chant prayers and devotional songs. For home Visarjan, a small natural-clay idol can be immersed in a clean container. The remaining clay and water should be disposed of responsibly. Those using public immersion facilities should follow local environmental and safety guidelines.

Why Is Ganesh Visarjan Observed On Anant Chaturdashi?

Anant Chaturdashi falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi and is also associated with Lord Vishnu in his Anant form.

For devotees of Lord Ganesha, the day marks the culmination of the 10-day Ganeshotsav celebrations. The immersion of the idol symbolises its return to the natural elements and carries a broader spiritual message about accepting change while continuing one's devotion.

The farewell is traditionally accompanied by the chant, “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya.” The phrase expresses devotees' wish for Lord Ganesha to return again the following year.