Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Date — Saturday, September 7, 2024
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2024? Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 falls on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Observance: Ganesh Chaturthi. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 date
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:02 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:35 pm |
| Moonrise | 09:30 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:30 am – 05:16 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:53 am – 12:44 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 09:10 am – 10:44 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Chaturthi |
| Nakshatra | Chitra |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Sat, 7 September 2024 or ask your local mandir.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Chaturthi — sthapana | Sat, 7 September 2024 | Main day |
| Rishi Panchami | Sun, 8 September 2024 | |
| Gowri Habba / Gauri puja | Fri, 6 September 2024 | |
| Anant Chaturdashi — Ganesh visarjan | Tue, 17 September 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Sat, 7 September 2024 |
| 2025 | Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 date |
| 2026 | Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Ganesh Chaturthi 2024
- Hartalika Teej 2024 date — Fri, 6 September 2024
- Onam 2024 date — Sun, 15 September 2024
- Anant Chaturdashi 2024 date — Tue, 17 September 2024
- Dahi Handi 2024 date — Tue, 27 August 2024
- Janmashtami 2024 date — Mon, 26 August 2024
- Raksha Bandhan 2024 date — Mon, 19 August 2024
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2024 date — Fri, 16 August 2024
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2024 date — Wed, 2 October 2024
- Sharad Navratri 2024 date — Thu, 3 October 2024
- Nag Panchami 2024 date — Fri, 9 August 2024
- Hariyali Teej 2024 date — Wed, 7 August 2024
- Durga Puja 2024 date — Fri, 11 October 2024
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:53 am – 12:43 pm | 09:10 am – 10:44 am | 06:02 am | 06:35 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:11 pm – 01:01 pm | 09:30 am – 11:03 am | 06:24 am | 06:47 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:52 am – 12:42 pm | 09:13 am – 10:45 am | 06:08 am | 06:26 pm |
| Chennai | 11:42 am – 12:31 pm | 09:02 am – 10:34 am | 05:57 am | 06:15 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:49 am – 12:38 pm | 09:08 am – 10:41 am | 06:03 am | 06:24 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:09 am – 11:59 am | 08:27 am – 10:00 am | 05:20 am | 05:47 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sat, 7 September 2024.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sat, 7 September 2024 is 11:53 am – 12:43 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
