Ganesh Chaturthi 2013 Date — Monday, September 9, 2013
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2013? Ganesh Chaturthi 2013 falls on Monday, September 9, 2013.
Observance: Ganesh Chaturthi. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2013 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Chaturthi — sthapana | Mon, 9 September 2013 | Main day |
| Rishi Panchami | Tue, 10 September 2013 | |
| Gowri Habba / Gauri puja | Sun, 8 September 2013 | |
| Anant Chaturdashi — Ganesh visarjan | Wed, 18 September 2013 |
Why we celebrate
Birth of Lord Ganesha — Vighnaharta who removes obstacles before all auspicious work.
How it is celebrated
Clay Ganesha installation at home and sarvajanik pandals; modak, aarti, visarjan procession.
Puja timing
Madhyahna puja on Chaturthi; visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi or 1.5/3/5/7/11 days per family tradition.
Foods & offerings
Modak, ladoo, kozhukattai, sundal — Ganesha's favorites.
Rituals
- Pranapratishtha and shodashopachara puja.
- Daily aarti and modak naivedyam.
- Visarjan with "Ganpati Bappa Morya" procession.
Ganesh Chaturthi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Wed, 19 September 2012 |
| 2013 | Mon, 9 September 2013 |
| 2014 | Fri, 29 August 2014 |
| 2015 | Thu, 17 September 2015 |
| 2016 | Mon, 5 September 2016 |
Hindu festivals around Ganesh Chaturthi 2013
- Hartalika Teej 2013 date — Sun, 8 September 2013
- Anant Chaturdashi 2013 date — Wed, 18 September 2013
- Dahi Handi 2013 date — Thu, 29 August 2013
- Janmashtami 2013 date — Wed, 28 August 2013
- Raksha Bandhan 2013 date — Wed, 21 August 2013
- Onam 2013 date — Tue, 20 August 2013
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2013 date — Fri, 16 August 2013
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2013 date — Fri, 4 October 2013
- Sharad Navratri 2013 date — Sat, 5 October 2013
- Nag Panchami 2013 date — Mon, 12 August 2013
- Hariyali Teej 2013 date — Sat, 10 August 2013
- Durga Puja 2013 date — Sat, 12 October 2013
