Ganesh Chaturthi 2027
Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 falls on Friday, September 3, 2027.
Date and Panchanga Basis
- Date: Friday, September 3, 2027 (also observed as Vinayaka Chaturthi)
- Rule: Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, decided by the tithi prevailing at madhyahna, the hour of Ganesha's birth.
- Reckoning: amanta lunar months; date fixed by the start of a kshaya (skipped) tithi.
This date is computed from sidereal Sun and Moon positions (Swiss-precision Meeus ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa), not copied from a stored calendar. Regional almanacs that apply a different local rule can occasionally differ by one day; where a festival anchors to a specific hour, such as midnight for Janmashtami or midday for Ganesh Chaturthi, the matching classical rule is used.
Significance
Ganesh Chaturthi installs Ganesha in homes and public pandals on the Bhadrapada bright fourth. The madhyahna rule governs the date, and the sthapana muhurta itself is sought within the midday window when the Chaturthi tithi is current.
Timing Your Observance
A festival date names the day; a muhurta names the hour. For puja timing on September 3, consult the day's panchanga: the prevailing tithi and nakshatra, the choghadiya windows, and the Rahu Kaal period to avoid. The daily panchang, choghadiya timings, and Rahu Kaal calculator cover this for your city, and the birth chart calculator shows how the day's sky sits against your own chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2027?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 falls on Friday, September 3, 2027. Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, decided by the tithi prevailing at madhyahna, the hour of Ganesha's birth.
How is the Ganesh Chaturthi date decided?
The date follows the start of a kshaya (skipped) tithi in amanta lunar-month reckoning. This page computes it from sidereal Sun and Moon longitudes (Lahiri ayanamsa) rather than a stored table.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, September 14, 2026.