Vinayak Chaturthi 2026: When is Vaishakh Vinayak Chaturthi? See date, puja time

Vaishakh Sankarshan Vinayak Chaturthi 2026: Sankarshan Vinayak Chaturthi is on 20 April 2026 in the month of Vaishakh. According to Ganeshpuran, Dharmasindhu and Niranyansindhu, observing fast of Lord Ganesha on the Chaturthi of every Shukla Paksha leads to removal of obstacles, fulfillment of wishes and attainment of virtue.

The effect of this fast is not only spiritual but also positive on mental and family life. It is believed that the person who fasts on this day and worships Lord Ganesha, good luck, prosperity and happiness increases in his life.

Vaishakh Vinayak Chaturthi 2026 Muhurta

Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month will start at 7.27 am on 20 April 2026 and will end at 4.14 am the next day on 21 April 2026.

• chaturthi midday time – 11:02 am – 01:38 pm
• Prohibited moon darshan time – 7.44 am – 10.20 pm

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Vaishakh Sankarshan Vinayak Chaturthi significance

Chaturthyan Vaishakhe month sumukham yah samarchayet. Sarvavighnavinirmuktah sa sukham labhete narah.

That is, the devotee who worships Sumukh Ganapati on the Chaturthi of Vaishakh month, becomes free from all obstacles and attains happiness and wealth. Especially for those people who have Moon defect in their horoscope, this fast is considered very beneficial. According to the scriptures, fasting and worshiping with devotion on this day calms Chandra Dosha and the person attains mental peace and stability.

Vaishakh Vinayak Chaturthi puja method

• To increase children’s studies and concentration, reciting Ganpati Atharvashirsha while sitting in front of Lord Ganesha on the night of Vinayak Chaturthi is considered very beneficial. This positively increases the intelligence, understanding and decision making ability of children and their mind starts concentrating on studies.
• On this day, offer 21 Durvas to Lord Ganesha and chant the mantra “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” with devotion. It is believed that with this, money related problems gradually end and new paths to success open up.
• If Sankatnashan Ganesh Stotra is recited on the day of Vinayak Chaturthi, one gets relief from recurring troubles in life, hence reciting Sankatnashan Ganesh Stotra on this day is very auspicious.

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