Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi
A ten-day festival in honour of Shri Ganesh, the remover of obstacles. Families install a clay murti, offer modak and durva, and take leave of him with visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi, praying for wisdom and a smooth path ahead.
Upcoming dates
- Sat, 4 September 2027 – 13 Sept 2027Tentative
- Wed, 23 August 2028 – 1 Sept 2028Tentative
Significance
Ganesh Chaturthi begins on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi and is celebrated for ten days. The main sthapana pujan is traditionally performed in the madhyahna, when the tithi is present. Ganesh is invoked first before any new beginning, and the festival is a joyful reminder to seek wisdom and clarity.
Ujjain has the well-known Chintaman Ganesh temple, where devotees come to share their worries and seek calm guidance. An eco-friendly clay murti and natural colours are encouraged for the sthapana at home. A Ganesh pujan can be arranged in your name for a new home, a business, a child's studies or any new beginning.
How it is observed
- Pranapratishtha of the clay murti at the madhyahna muhurta
- Shodashopachara pujan with durva, red flowers and modak
- Daily aarti, and a path of Ganesh Atharvashirsha
- Sharing prasad and bhajan with neighbours and family
- Visarjan with gratitude, ideally in an eco-friendly manner
Recommended pujans
Pujans devotees often arrange around this festival.
- Devi-Devta Pujan
Ganesh Pujan
Begin every good work with the blessings of Vighnaharta Ganesh.
About 1.5 hours- In person
- Online sankalp
- Live video
From₹2,100View details - Devi-Devta Pujan
Lakshmi Pujan
Invite the grace of Maa Lakshmi into your home and work.
About 2 hours- In person
- Online sankalp
- Live video
From₹2,100View details - Online & Special Seva
Online Sankalp Pujan from Ujjain
Your name, your gotra, your wish, offered from Ujjain, wherever you are.
About 1.5 to 2 hours- Online sankalp
- Live video
From₹1,100View details