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Ganesha worship holds special significance in Hinduism, and Vinayaka Chaturthi, which falls during the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of each month, is considered highly fruitful for devotees. Vinayaka Chaturthi in the month of Ashadha is considered highly sacred from a religious perspective. On this day, special prayers are offered to the Aniruddha form of Lord Ganesha, which removes all obstacles and hindrances in life.
The exact date of Ashadha Vinayak Chaturthi in 2026
According to the Vedic calendar, the Chaturthi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) of the Ashadha month will begin at 06:27 AM on Friday, July 17, 2026, and end at 04:42 AM on the next day, July 18, 2026. According to the Udayatithi and Madhyahna Puja time, the fast and worship of Ashadha Vinayaka Chaturthi will be observed on Friday, July 17, 2026 .
Auspicious time for worship and Ravi Yoga
The best time to worship Lord Ganesha on Vinayaka Chaturthi is considered to be midday (Madhyana). The auspicious time for worship on this day is from 11:05 AM to 1:50 PM, which provides devotees with approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes for worship. This year, Vinayaka Chaturthi is also being marked by the auspicious combination of Ravi Yoga, which increases the benefits of worship performed on this day manifold.
Rules and worship method of Vinayaka Chaturthi fast
On Ashadha Vinayak Chaturthi, bathe in the morning, wear red or yellow clothes, and vow to observe the fast. At midday, install an idol of Lord Ganesha and offer him roli, sandalwood paste, vermilion, and red flowers. Offering 21 bundles of durva grass and modaks or gram flour laddus to Lord Ganesha is considered highly auspicious. Recite the mantra “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah” and the Ganesh Atharvashirsha during the puja. On this day, there is a special tradition of donating a pot to monks and green items to the needy.
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When is Ashadha Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026? Learn the exact date, July 17th, the auspicious time for midday worship, the Aniruddha Ganesha Puja method, the significance of Ravi Yoga, and special fasting rules to appease the remover of obstacles.