Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Ganesh Visarjan 2026: Dates, Rituals and Anant Chaturdashi Explained
Ganesh Visarjan is the farewell ceremony for Lord Ganesha’s idol.
It happens after people worship Ganesha for a chosen number of days.
Some families immerse the idol after one and a half days, while others wait three, five, seven or ten days.
In 2026, the listed dates are September 15, 16, 18, 20 and 25.
The biggest farewell day is Anant Chaturdashi on September 25.
Before immersion, families perform one last prayer and aarti.
They offer flowers, durva, fruits, sweets and food to Ganesha.
The idol may be carried with songs and chants to an immersion site.
The farewell represents hoping to welcome Ganesha again in the future.
Ganesh Visarjan marks the end of Lord Ganesha’s worship at home or in a community pandal.
In 2026, commonly observed immersion dates are September 15, 16, 18, 20 and 25.
Anant Chaturdashi, the main 10th-day immersion, falls on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Devotees perform a final puja and aarti, offering flowers, durva, fruits, sweets and naivedya.
The idol is carried in a devotional procession and immersed at a suitable or authorised facility.
- Who
- Devotees, families and community groups worshipping Lord Ganesha.
- What
- The final puja, procession and ceremonial immersion of a Ganesha idol.
- When
- Common 2026 dates are September 15, 16, 18, 20 and 25; Anant Chaturdashi is September 25.
- Where
- At homes or community pandals, followed by immersion in designated facilities, artificial ponds, tanks or suitable containers.
- Why
- To conclude the worship period, bid farewell to Ganesha, return the idol to the elements and seek his blessings.
- 1.5-day Visarjan
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- 3rd-day Visarjan
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- 5th-day Visarjan
- Friday, September 18, 2026
- 7th-day Visarjan
- Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Anant Chaturdashi
- Friday, September 25, 2026
- Chaturdashi Tithi
- Begins at 11:18 pm on September 24 and ends at 11:06 pm on September 25
- Final worship
- Devotees perform puja and aarti and offer flowers, durva, fruits, sweets and naivedya
- Immersion arrangements
- Home idols may be immersed in suitable containers, artificial ponds or designated tanks; community idols should go to authorised facilities
