India, Sept. 13 -- As homes, temples and pandals prepare to welcome Lord Ganesha, devotees across India are getting ready for one of the biggest Hindu festivals of the year. Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, marking the beginning of the 10-day Ganeshotsav. The most important ritual of the opening day is Ganpati Sthapana, and devotees are advised to complete the idol installation during the Madhyahna period.

The exact puja window depends on the city because sunrise and midday timings differ across locations. In New Delhi, the auspicious Ganesh Puja and Sthapana Muhurat will run from 11:02 AM to 1:31 PM on September 14. Mumbai devotees will get a window from 11:20 AM to 1:48 PM, while Pune will observe the m...