Ganesh Chaturthi 2017
Ganesh Chaturthi, the fourth day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada, celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. The main puja is done at midday, when Ganesha is believed to have been born.
In 2017, Ganesh Chaturthi is on Friday, 25 August 2017.
- Madhyahna puja muhurat: 25 Aug 2017, 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM
- Shukla Chaturthi begins: 24 Aug 2017, 8:27 PM
- Shukla Chaturthi ends: 25 Aug 2017, 8:31 PM
Date and timings for New Delhi.
All days of Ganesh Chaturthi 2017
| Date | Observance | Tithi / timing |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 25 Aug | Ganesh Chaturthi | Madhyahna puja muhurat: 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM |
| Tuesday, 5 Sept | Anant Chaturdashi (Ganesh Visarjan) | Shukla Chaturdashi: 4 Sept 2017, 12:14 PM to 5 Sept 2017, 12:41 PM |
How the date is fixed
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Shukla Chaturthi of Bhadrapada. The day is decided by the tithi prevailing at midday (madhyahna, the middle fifth of the day). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for New Delhi. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
Clay idols of Ganesha are installed at home and in public pandals for 1½, 3, 5, 7 or 10 days, worshipped with modak and durva grass, and immersed in water on the last day. Looking at the Moon on this night is traditionally avoided.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2017?
In 2017, Ganesh Chaturthi is on Friday, 25 August 2017. (New Delhi)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Ganesh Chaturthi?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.