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Vinayaka Chaturthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi is observed on the 4th day of the waxing moon (Shukla Chaturthi). It is a day to invite wisdom, auspiciousness, and new beginnings into our lives.
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SPIRITUAL STORY
Worshipping Ganesha at midday (Madhyahna) is the primary ritual. It commemorates the manifestation of Ganesha as the supreme intellect. It is said that starting any project after this Puja ensures it will be completed without any delays.
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Primary Deity
Lord Ganesha
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FASTING PROTOCOLS
- check_circlePerform the Puja precisely during the Madhyahna Kaal (Midday).
- check_circleOffer 21 blades of Durva grass and yellow flowers.
- check_circlePrepare sweet Modaks—Ganesha's favorite offering.
- check_circleObserve a partial fast until the midday rituals are complete.
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Full Year 2026 Schedule
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Accurate dates & timings for Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
| Date | Day | Highlights | wb_sunnySunrise | wb_twilightSunset | nightlightMoonrise | brightness_2Moonset |
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| 23 Jan 2026 | Friday | Shukla Chaturthi (Paush) | — | — | — | — |
| 22 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Shukla Chaturthi (Magha) | — | — | — | — |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Shukla Chaturthi (Phalguna) | — | — | — | — |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Monday | Shukla Chaturthi (Chaitra) | — | — | — | — |
| 20 May 2026 | Wednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (Vaishakha) | — | — | — | — |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Shukla Chaturthi (Jyeshtha) | — | — | — | — |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Friday | Shukla Chaturthi (Ashadha) | — | — | — | — |
| 16 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Shukla Chaturthi (Shravana) | — | — | — | — |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi — Main Festival | — | — | — | — |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (Ashvin) | — | — | — | — |
| 13 Nov 2026 | Friday | Shukla Chaturthi (Kartik) | — | — | — | — |
| 12 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Shukla Chaturthi (Margashirsha) | — | — | — | — |