Chaturthi is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu religion, dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha. On this day, devotees worship him with devotion and observe a fast from sunrise to sunset. Chaturthi occurs twice a month, during Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. The Chaturthi that falls during Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi, while the one during Shukla Paksha is called Vinayak Chaturthi. Devotees visit temples to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
Varada Chaturthi 2026: Date and Time
This year, Varada Chaturthi falls during Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha, on May 20, 2026. The Chaturthi Tithi begins on May 19, 2026, at 02:18 PM and ends on May 20, 2026, at 11:06 AM. On the previous day, the time to avoid moon sighting is from 02:18 PM to 10:13 PM. On May 20, the time to avoid moon sighting is from 08:43 AM to 11:08 PM. The Chaturthi Madhyahna Muhurat is from 10:56 AM to 11:06 AM on May 20.
Varada Chaturthi 2026: Significance
Chaturthi holds great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. Devotees offer sincere prayers to Lord Ganpati. Lord Ganesha, also known as Shree Ganesha, Ganpati, or Vinayaka, is a highly revered deity in Hinduism. He is recognized as the elephant-headed god of beginnings, wisdom, and the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta). People traditionally worship Ganesha before starting new ventures, rituals, or important tasks. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is considered the elder brother of Lord Kartikeya, though some regional beliefs differ on who is older.
Varada Chaturthi 2026: Puja Rituals
To observe Varada Chaturthi, devotees should follow these step-by-step puja rituals:
- Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
- After the bath, take an idol of Lord Ganesha and give it a bath.
- Place the idol on a wooden plank and adorn him with a garland.
- Offer him durva grass, which is very important.
- Laddoo and Modaks are favorites of Lord Ganesha, so offer them.
- Chant mantras to invoke the idol.
- Recite the Vinayak Katha and Chaturthi Katha.
- Complete the puja rituals by reciting the aarti.
Ganesha Mantra
Om Gan Ganpataye Namah..!!
Om Vakratunda Mahakaye Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kurumaye Dev Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada Gajananam Bhoot Ganadhi Sevitam Kapitajambhu Phalacharu Bhakshinam Umasutam Shok Vinashakarakam Namami Vighneshwara Pada Pankhajam..!!
