# Vinayak Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat on June 18: Rare Guru Pushya Yoga Forms the Same Day, Here Is the Full Panchang

> On Thursday, June 18, 2026, devotees will observe the Vinayak Shri Ganesh Chaturthi fast as a rare Guru Pushya Yoga also takes shape. Here are the day's tithi, nakshatra, auspicious muhurats, Rahukaal and sunrise-sunset timings.

**Type:** article · **Category:** Festivals · **Published:** 2026-06-17 · **Source:** TrendKia
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The Chaturthi tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha is set to be a special one this year. On **Thursday, June 18, 2026**, devotees will observe the Vinayak Shri Ganesh Chaturthi fast, and on the very same day a rare Guru Pushya Yoga is forming, a combination considered highly rewarding for purchases and auspicious undertakings. According to astrologer Acharya Indu Prakash, the day brings together the tithi, nakshatra and several siddhi yogas at once. Here is the complete panchang for Thursday, including the auspicious muhurats, Rahukaal and the timings for sunrise and sunset.

## The Tithi and the Significance of the Vrat

June 18 falls on the Chaturthi tithi of the Shuddh Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha, which stays in effect until 6:59 PM in the evening. It is on this Chaturthi that the Vinayak Shri Ganesh Chaturthi fast is kept, during which devotees worship Lord Ganesha, praying for the removal of obstacles and the fulfilment of their wishes. The day begins under the Pushya Nakshatra, which remains until 11:33 AM, before noon.

## Panchang for June 18, 2026

- **Chaturthi Tithi (Shuddh Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha):** until 6:59 PM on June 18, 2026

- **Guru Pushya Yoga:** from 6:01 AM to 11:32 AM on June 18, 2026

- **Pushya Nakshatra:** until 11:33 AM, before noon, on June 18, 2026

- **Special:** Vinayak Shri Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat

## Auspicious Muhurats of the Day

Several auspicious yogas line up together on Thursday, including the Amrit Siddhi Yoga, the Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga and the Ravi Yoga. All three run within the same morning window, making the start of the day especially favourable.

- **Brahma Muhurat:** 04:35 AM to 05:18 AM

- **Abhijit Muhurat:** 12:13 PM to 01:06 PM

- **Vijay Muhurat:** 02:52 PM to 03:46 PM

- **Godhuli Muhurat:** 07:17 PM to 07:38 PM

- **Amrit Siddhi Yoga:** 06:01 AM to 11:32 AM

- **Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga:** 06:01 AM to 11:32 AM

- **Ravi Yoga:** 06:01 AM to 11:32 AM

## Rahukaal Timings Across Major Cities

Rahukaal is regarded as an inauspicious period, and it is advised to avoid starting any new or auspicious work during this window. Since the timing differs from city to city, follow the schedule for your own city.

- **Delhi:** 02:07 PM to 03:52 PM

- **Mumbai:** 02:19 PM to 03:59 PM

- **Chandigarh:** 02:10 PM to 03:56 PM

- **Lucknow:** 01:51 PM to 03:35 PM

- **Bhopal:** 02:03 PM to 03:45 PM

- **Kolkata:** 01:19 PM to 03:00 PM

- **Ahmedabad:** 02:22 PM to 04:04 PM

- **Chennai:** 01:47 PM to 03:23 PM

## Sunrise and Sunset

- **Sunrise:** 05:23 AM

- **Sunset:** 07:20 PM

**(Acharya Indu Prakash is a well-known astrologer in the country with long experience in Vastu, palmistry and astrology. You can watch his predictions on TrendKia every morning at 7.30.)**

## What this means for you
- **For those keeping the fast:** The Brahma Muhurat through the Abhijit and Vijay Muhurats are the most suitable windows for Ganesh worship and the vrat.
- **For shoppers:** Guru Pushya Yoga runs from 6:01 AM to 11:32 AM, a period considered auspicious for buying gold, vehicles or new items.
- **For everyone:** Check your city's Rahukaal before starting anything new, as auspicious tasks are best avoided during that window.

## Questions & Answers

### 1. On which day is the Vinayak Ganesh Chaturthi fast observed?
The Vinayak Shri Ganesh Chaturthi fast will be observed on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

### 2. What is the duration of Guru Pushya Yoga on June 18?
Guru Pushya Yoga runs from 6:01 AM to 11:32 AM on June 18, 2026.

### 3. Until when does the Chaturthi tithi remain in effect?
The Chaturthi tithi of the Shuddh Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha stays in effect until 6:59 PM on June 18.

### 4. What is the Rahukaal timing for Delhi?
In Delhi, Rahukaal lasts from 02:07 PM to 03:52 PM.

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