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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Date and Puja Muhurat

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is on Monday, 14 September 2026. The Chaturthi tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada begins at 7:06 AM on 14 September and ends at 7:44 AM on 15 September. The Madhyahna period, roughly late morning to early afternoon, is traditionally treated as the right window for Ganpati sthapana. Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi falls on Friday, 25 September 2026.

City Wise Ganpati Sthapana Muhurat, 14 September 2026

Timings above are calculated per city and are sourced from Drik Panchang. Confirm against your family panchang or your local priest, since regional calculations differ by a few minutes.

Ganesh Visarjan 2026 Dates

Households immerse Ganpati on the 1.5th, 3rd, 5th, 7th or 10th day of the festival. All of these are traditional and the choice is usually a family practice rather than a rule. Counting from 14 September 2026, the dedh din visarjan falls on 15 September, the third day on 16 September, the fifth day on 18 September, the seventh day on 20 September and the tenth day, Anant Chaturdashi, on 25 September 2026.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 at a Glance

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, 14 September 2026. The Madhyahna sthapana muhurat runs from 11:02 AM to 1:31 PM in Delhi and from 11:20 AM to 1:48 PM in Mumbai. Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi falls on Friday, 25 September 2026.

My Pooja Box eco friendly Ganesha idols are made from natural clay with plant seeds set into the base, so the idol can be immersed at home in a bucket and the clay water poured into your plants. Eco friendly Ganpati idols are available from 4 inches to 1 foot, priced from Rs 399 to Rs 2,499, in plain and hand coloured finishes. Bookings for 2026 are open and idols ship across India.

For a home, the usual recommendation is a seated Ganesha idol with the trunk curving to the left, placed in the north east corner of the house on a raised chowki, facing east or north.

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Knowledge, wisdom, wealth and education are the most desirable characteristics within India and Lord Ganesh is India’s favourite god to pray to for the same. So, what better day to pray to the lord and ask for his blessings than on his very own birthday. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is one of the most popular festivals in India and is celebrated in honour of the day Lord Ganesh blessed us with his presence.

How to Choose a Ganesha Idol for Your Home

Ganesh Idol Trunk Direction

For a home, a left facing trunk, known as Vamamukhi, is the usual recommendation. It is associated with domestic harmony and general prosperity and is considered easier to maintain in everyday worship. A right facing trunk, known as Dakshinamukhi or Siddhi Vinayaka, is regarded as the more demanding form and is generally kept in temples, where the daily ritual is strictly observed. If you already have a right trunk Ganesh idol at home you have not done anything wrong. This is Vastu convention and household practice rather than scriptural instruction.

Sitting or Standing Ganesha

A seated Ganesha idol, in Lalitasana or Padmasana, is the common choice for a home, since a settled form suits a settled space. Standing Ganesha idols carry a more active energy and are often chosen for shops and offices. Dancing forms are usually chosen for studios and creative spaces.

Ganpati Murti Placement as per Vastu

Place the Ganesh idol in the north east corner, the Ishan kona, facing east or north. Keep it raised on a chowki, shelf or mandir and never directly on the floor. Avoid the bedroom, the bathroom, a garage, the space under a staircase, and any wall whose reverse side is a bathroom. Most households keep one idol for daily worship.

Knowing the significance of this festival, My Pooja Box has made sure to curate only the finest Ganesh Chaturthi pooja samagri items, idols and décor, so that our customers can celebrate their lord’s birthday as authentically as it should be celebrated. From small Ganesh idols that can be used to fill in vacant spots on your pooja thali to grand water fountains that feature exquisitely crafted Ganesh idols, our exclusive Ganesh Chaturthi Collection features everything you would need to complete your own Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja Samagri. The sub categories within this collection include:

1. Ganesh Idols For Ganesh Chaturthi

Ofcourse, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations require the presence of a Ganesh idol. But My Pooja Box has taken it a step further and curated a fine collection of idols ranging from eco-friendly Ganesh idols, brass Ganesh idols, marble Ganesh idols and more unique idols that can be purchased online! All of these idols have been crafted using the highest level of attention to detail to ensure quality that is quite hard to find these days.

2. Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Samagris 

Like with every festive collection My Pooja Box curates, we bring in our very own exclusive Ganesh Chaturthi pooja boxes that contain everything you need for your puja samagri. They come in various sizes; each housing unique Ganesh idols, puja samagri essentials and everything else you’ll need for your Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

3. Ganesha Accessories For Home Décor 

Other than all the essentials you need to complete your Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Samagri, My Pooja Box also offers the finest Ganesh inspired Ganesh Chaturthi decoration items online. Featuring Ganesh themed water fountains, antique brass bells, brass wall hangings and Ganesh idols that are simply too aesthetic for them to not be used as home décor.

4. Dhoop Cones & Incense Sticks For Ganesh Chaturthi

Afterall, the aroma and spiritual cleanliness of your home contribute as much to interior ambiance as home décor. Which is why, we’ve included organic agarbatti’s courtesy of Goloka and backflow dhoop cones featuring Ganesh idols. These incense sticks and cones will help cleanse your home of negative and evil energies in order to allow the blessings of Lord Ganesh to filter through as efficiently as possible.

5. Eco Friendly Ganesha Idols

This Ganesh Chaturthi, don’t just bring home regular idols, bring home eco-friendly Ganpati idols that will give back to mother nature. Afterall, the world is as polluted as it’s ever been in the past and we need to take action to make a change. Every little step counts and eco friendly Ganesh idols are definitely a step in the right direction. These idols have been made using natural clay and consist of plant seeds within. The idea is, once the idol has been worshiped, it as well as the auspicious energy within can be planted in the ground. Thus, instilling Lord Ganesha’s energy permanently into the soil around your home.

Ganesh Idol Size for Home

A practical point on size. If you plan to immerse the idol at home, pick a size that fits comfortably inside a bucket or tub with water covering it completely. For most flats that means 10 inches or under.

What Eco Friendly Ganesha Idols Are Made Of

Our eco friendly Ganesha idols are made from natural clay finished with natural colours, with plant seeds set into the base along with cocopeat and vermicompost. They contain no plaster of Paris. The clay dissolves in plain water, which means the idol can be immersed at home and the clay water is safe to pour into soil and plants. Idols are available in plain natural clay and in hand coloured finishes, across 4 inch, 5 inch, 6 inch, 7 inch, 8 inch, 10 inch and 1 foot sizes.

My Pooja Box is a one-stop destination for all types of exquisite pooja items and alluring gifts. From eco friendly Ganesha idols to urli, occasional gifts you will find everything you need here to celebrate your special occasions.

Lord Ganesha symbolizes wisdom, prosperity, and peace. The Ganesh idols are an integral part of all festivals, celebrations as well as perfect home decor items. We offer a wide variety of eco friendly ganesha idols which include 6inch Ameya Eco-Friendly Ganpati, Plant-A-Ganesha, 1.2feet Lalbaugcha Raja Eco-Friendly Ganpati, 10inch Pagdi Eco-Friendly Ganpat, Plant-A-Ganesha, 8inch Dagdusheth Eco-Friendly Ganpati, 1.5feet Kripalu Eco-Friendly Ganpati, and many more.

Eco friendly Ganesha statues are free from harmful chemicals that can pollute the environment. Eco friendly Ganesha statues help you to celebrate the festivals in an environmentally friendly manner. You can place these idols as a home decor in your living rooms, common spaces, or even in your pooja rooms.

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So, get browsing and bring home the Ganesh idols, puja samagris and home décor you think would make your Ganesh Chaturthi as auspicious as it should be.

How to Do Ganesh Visarjan at Home

Perform the uttarpuja and the final aarti, remove the cloth and any jewellery from the idol, then lower it gently into a clean bucket or tub filled with enough water to cover it completely. A natural clay Ganesh idol will dissolve on its own. Once it has dissolved, pour the clay water into your plants or garden soil. No river, lake or sea is needed.

Ganpati Visarjan in a Bucket, Step by Step

Step 1: Choose your visarjan day. Households immerse on the 1.5th, 3rd, 5th, 7th or 10th day. All are traditional and none is more correct than another.

Step 2: Perform the uttarpuja with durva, flowers and modak, then the final aarti with the family together.

Step 3: Remove the cloth, the janeu and any ornaments from the idol. Set aside flowers and decorations for composting.

Step 4: Fill a clean bucket or tub with plain water, deep enough to submerge the idol fully. Place it on a balcony or in a clean open area, not over a bathroom drain.

Step 5: Lower the idol in slowly while chanting Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya.

Step 6: Let the clay dissolve. Once it has, pour the water into your plants or garden soil.

Which Ganesh Idols Should Never Be Immersed

Brass, marble, panchaloha, resin and stone Ganesh idols are not immersed at all. These are permanent idols meant to stay in the mandir. Plaster of Paris idols should not be immersed either, since they do not dissolve and the paints used on them are not safe for water or soil. Only natural clay idols finished in natural colours are meant to go into water.

Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Samagri List

A complete Ganpati pooja samagri list for a home celebration, grouped by what each item is used for.

For the Sthapana

Ganesha idol, wooden chowki or peetha, clean red or yellow cloth, kalash in copper or steel, coconut with husk, five or eleven mango or betel leaves, akshata or unbroken rice, mauli or sacred thread.

For the Puja

Haldi, kumkum, chandan, gulal, camphor, incense sticks, dhoop cones, diya with cotton wicks and ghee or oil, panchamrit made of milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar, gangajal, betel nuts and betel leaves.

For the Offerings

Twenty one blades of durva grass, red hibiscus and marigold flowers, a fresh garland, modak, besan or motichoor laddu, and fresh fruit including banana, coconut and pomegranate.

For the Decoration

Backdrop and aasan, torans, rangoli colours, patka, floral garlands, festive lights, pooja thali and thali cover.

For the Visarjan

A clean bucket or tub, fresh flowers, and a pot with soil if you are immersing a Plant a Ganesha idol.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ganpati Puja Samagri and Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja Items

Q1: When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?

Answer: Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, 14 September 2026. The Chaturthi tithi begins at 7:06 AM on 14 September and ends at 7:44 AM on 15 September. The Madhyahna sthapana muhurat runs from 11:02 AM to 1:31 PM in Delhi and from 11:20 AM to 1:48 PM in Mumbai. Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi falls on Friday, 25 September 2026. 

Q2: Which Ganesha idol is best for the home?

Answer: For a home, the usual recommendation is a seated Ganesha idol with the trunk curving to the left, called Vamamukhi, placed in the north east corner on a raised chowki and facing east or north. A left trunk form is associated with domestic harmony and is considered easier to maintain in daily worship. A right trunk form, Dakshinamukhi or Siddhi Vinayaka, is generally kept in temples where stricter daily ritual is observed.

Q3: What size Ganesh idol should I buy for a flat?

Answer: For most Indian flats, a 6 to 8 inch Ganesh idol works well. It is visible on a pooja shelf without crowding it, and it fits comfortably inside a bucket for home visarjan. Choose 4 to 5 inches for a compact mandir or for gifting, and 10 inches or above only if you have a floor level mandap setup and can arrange immersion accordingly.

Q4: What are eco friendly Ganesha idols made of?

Answer: Our eco friendly Ganesha idols are made from natural clay finished with natural colours, with plant seeds set into the base along with cocopeat and vermicompost. They contain no plaster of Paris. This means the idol dissolves in plain water and the resulting clay water is safe to pour into soil and plants.

Q5: How do I do Ganesh visarjan at home?

Answer: Perform the uttarpuja and final aarti, remove the cloth and ornaments, then lower the idol gently into a clean bucket or tub with enough water to cover it completely. Let the clay dissolve on its own, then pour the water into your plants or garden soil. Do this on a balcony or in a clean open area rather than over a bathroom drain. No river or lake immersion is needed.

Q6: What is a Plant a Ganesha idol and how does it work?

Answer: A Plant a Ganesha idol is a natural clay Ganesh idol with plant seeds set into its base. Instead of immersing it in a bucket, you place it in a pot of soil and pour water over it during the final aarti. The clay, cocopeat and vermicompost dissolve into the pot and the seeds settle under the soil. Water the pot daily and the seeds sprout into a plant, so the idol continues as something living in your home.

Q7: Can brass or marble Ganesh idols be immersed?

Answer: No, Brass, marble, panchaloha, resin and stone idols are permanent idols meant to remain in the mandir and are never immersed. Plaster of Paris idols should not be immersed either, since they do not dissolve and their paints are not safe for water or soil. Only natural clay idols finished in natural colours are meant for visarjan.

Q8: How many days should I keep Ganpati at home?

Answer: Households keep Ganpati for 1.5 days, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days or the full 10 days ending on Anant Chaturdashi. All of these are traditional and the choice is usually a family practice rather than a rule. The 1.5 day observance, called dedh din, is common in homes where a full ten day setup is not practical. 

Q9: When should I book my Ganpati idol for 2026?

Answer: Book by the last week of August. Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on 14 September, and eco friendly clay idols are made in limited batches by hand, so popular sizes and forms sell out ahead of the festival. Bookings are open now at My Pooja Box and idols ship across India.

Q10: Do you deliver eco friendly Ganesha idols across India?

Answer: Yes, My Pooja Box ships eco-friendly Ganesha idols across India, including Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.

Q 11. What are the essential items required for Ganesh Chaturthi puja at home?

Answer: To perform Ganesh Chaturthi puja at home, the essentials include a Ganpati idol, puja thali, kalash, modak, diyas, flowers, durva grass, incense sticks, haldi, kumkum, and coconut. These Ganesh Chaturthi pooja items help in creating an atmosphere of devotion and worship. Explore our Ganpati puja samagri kits at My Pooja Box, which provide all the puja samagri for Ganesh Chaturthi you need for a complete setup.

Q12. How to perform Ganapati pooja step-by-step with the right samagri?

Answer: To perform Ganapati pooja, start by placing the Ganesh idol on a clean surface, offering flowers, and applying sindoor and kumkum. Light the diyas and incense sticks, chant mantras, and offer modaks as prasad. Our Ganpati pooja samagri kits provide all the necessary Ganesh Chaturthi puja samagri for a traditional and auspicious celebration.

Q13. What are the traditional Ganesh Chaturthi pooja samagri items used in India?

Answer: In India, traditional Ganesh Chaturthi pooja samagri includes Ganesh idols, betel leaves, modaks, flowers, fruits, betel nuts, haldi, kumkum, diyas, kalash, and incense sticks. You’ll find these Ganesh Chaturthi pooja items and more in our specially curated kits at My Pooja Box.

Q14. Where can I find eco-friendly Ganpati idols and pooja items together?

Answer: At My Pooja Box, we offer a range of eco-friendly Ganpati idols made from clay and other sustainable materials. You can also find eco-conscious pooja samagri and decorations, including biodegradable flowers, cotton wicks, and more, making it easy to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi sustainably with our Ganesh Chaturthi pooja items.

Q15. What items are included in a Ganesh sthapana puja samagri kit?

Answer: Our Ganesh sthapana puja samagri kit includes Ganesh idol, red cloth, durva, betel leaves, kalash, coconut, modaks, and a puja thali with diyas, incense sticks, and kumkum. It’s everything you need to begin your Ganesh Chaturthi celebration with devotion, all bundled in one Ganesh Chaturthi puja samagri kit.

Q16. How to choose the right Ganpati idol and pooja samagri for visarjan?

Answer: When selecting a Ganpati idol for visarjan, choose eco-friendly idols made of clay or other biodegradable materials. Pair it with natural flowers, cotton wicks, and organic gulal for an environmentally friendly farewell. Our visarjan kits include these essentials for a sustainable immersion, ensuring you have the right Ganesh Chaturthi pooja samagri for a respectful visarjan.

Q17. What is included in a traditional Ganesh puja thali?

Answer: A traditional Ganesh puja thali includes kumkum, haldi, chandan, diya, camphor, incense, betel nuts, flowers, and modak. You’ll also find sacred thread (mauli) and coins for prosperity. Our beautifully designed puja thalis ensure your ritual is both spiritually rich and aesthetically pleasing, with all the essential Ganesh Chaturthi pooja items.