Based on astrological calculations, during the auspicious festival of Ganeshotsav, devotees can immerse the idol of Lord Ganesha after one and a half days, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days, or on the 11th day according to their convenience. According to scriptures, odd days such as 1.5, 3, 5, 7, and 11 are considered highly auspicious for Ganesh Visarjan. Typically, the immersion of Ganesha idols installed in large temples and public pandals takes place on the day of Anant Chaturdashi. On the other hand, individuals who install the idol of Ganpati Bappa in their homes generally perform the immersion before Anant Chaturdashi arrives. Below is a detailed schedule of when you can perform Ganesh Visarjan in the year 2026.
Main Dates for Ganesh Visarjan 2026
During the Ganeshotsav celebrations, devotees immerse Bappa on different days depending on their personal devotion and family traditions. For the year 2026, six main dates have been marked out where the idol immersion can be successfully carried out
- September 14, 2026
- September 15, 2026
- September 16, 2026
- September 18, 2026
- September 20, 2026
- September 25, 2026
Auspicious Timings for Ganesh Visarjan 2026
You can choose any of the aforementioned dates to perform Ganpati Visarjan according to your personal schedule. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the auspicious muhurtas associated with each date to help you plan the rituals smoothly
Visarjan Muhurtas for September 14, 2026
For devotees planning to immerse the idol on the fourteenth of September, multiple favorable time slots are available during the day and night
- Aparahna Muhurta (Char, Labh, Amrit) - 01:49 PM to 06:28 PM
- Sayahna Muhurta (Char) - 06:28 PM to 07:55 PM
- Ratri Muhurta (Labh) - 10:49 PM to 12:17 AM on September 15
- Ushakala Muhurta (Shubh, Amrit, Char) - 01:44 AM to 06:06 AM on September 15
Visarjan Muhurtas for September 15, 2026
On the fifteenth of September, favorable muhurtas span from afternoon hours straight through the late night
- Prataha Muhurta (Char, Labh, Amrit) - 12:16 PM to 01:49 PM
- Aparahna Muhurta (Shubh) - 03:21 PM to 04:54 PM
- Sayahna Muhurta (Labh) - 07:54 PM to 09:21 PM
- Ratri Muhurta (Shubh, Amrit, Char) - 10:49 PM to 03:11 AM on September 16
Visarjan Muhurtas for September 16, 2026
The sixteenth of September brings several distinct astrological segments stretching from morning until the early hours of the next day
- Prataha Muhurta (Shubh) - 10:43 AM to 12:16 PM
- Aparahna Muhurta (Char, Labh) - 03:20 PM to 06:25 PM
- Sayahna Muhurta (Shubh, Amrit, Char) - 07:53 PM to 12:16 AM on September 17
- Ushakala Muhurta (Labh) - 03:11 AM to 04:39 AM on September 17
- Prataha Muhurta (Labh, Amrit) - 06:06 AM to 09:11 AM
Visarjan Muhurtas for September 18, 2026
On the eighteenth of September, multiple productive windows open up across different parts of the day and night
- Prataha Muhurta (Char, Labh, Amrit) - 06:07 AM to 10:43 AM
- Aparahna Muhurta (Char) - 04:51 PM to 06:23 PM
- Aparahna Muhurta (Shubh) - 12:15 PM to 01:47 PM
- Ratri Muhurta (Labh) - 09:19 PM to 10:47 PM
- Ratri Muhurta (Shubh, Amrit, Char) - 12:15 AM to 04:40 AM on September 19
Visarjan Muhurtas for September 20, 2026
The twentieth of September offers several beneficial time spans starting from the morning hours up to dawn
- Prataha Muhurta (Char, Labh, Amrit) - 07:40 AM to 12:14 PM
- Aparahna Muhurta (Shubh) - 01:46 PM to 03:17 PM
- Sayahna Muhurta (Shubh, Amrit, Char) - 06:20 PM to 10:46 PM
- Ratri Muhurta (Labh) - 01:43 AM to 03:12 AM on September 21
- Ushakala Muhurta (Shubh) - 04:40 AM to 06:09 AM on September 21
Visarjan Muhurtas for September 25, 2026
On the twenty-fifth of September, closer to the final days of the festival, specific time frames remain open for immersion
- Aparahna Muhurta (Char) - 04:44 PM to 06:14 PM
- Aparahna Muhurta (Shubh) - 12:13 PM to 01:43 PM
- Ratri Muhurta (Labh) - 09:14 PM to 10:43 PM
