Ganesh Chaturthi 2042 Date — Thursday, September 18, 2042
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2042? Ganesh Chaturthi 2042 falls on Thursday, September 18, 2042.
Observance: Ganesh Chaturthi. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2042 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Chaturthi — sthapana | Thu, 18 September 2042 | Main day |
| Rishi Panchami | Fri, 19 September 2042 | |
| Gowri Habba / Gauri puja | Wed, 17 September 2042 | |
| Anant Chaturdashi — Ganesh visarjan | Sun, 28 September 2042 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2041 | Fri, 30 August 2041 |
| 2042 | Thu, 18 September 2042 |
| 2043 | Mon, 7 September 2043 |
| 2044 | Fri, 26 August 2044 |
| 2045 | Thu, 14 September 2045 |
Hindu festivals around Ganesh Chaturthi 2042
- Hartalika Teej 2042 date — Wed, 17 September 2042
- Anant Chaturdashi 2042 date — Sun, 28 September 2042
- Dahi Handi 2042 date — Mon, 8 September 2042
- Janmashtami 2042 date — Sun, 7 September 2042
- Raksha Bandhan 2042 date — Sun, 31 August 2042
- Onam 2042 date — Fri, 29 August 2042
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2042 date — Fri, 29 August 2042
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2042 date — Mon, 13 October 2042
- Sharad Navratri 2042 date — Wed, 15 October 2042
- Nag Panchami 2042 date — Thu, 21 August 2042
- Hariyali Teej 2042 date — Mon, 18 August 2042
- Durga Puja 2042 date — Wed, 22 October 2042
