Overview

• The Chaturthi tithi runs from 1:54 PM on August 26 to 3:44 PM on August 27, as cited from Drik Panchang.
• The Madhyahna Ganesha Puja is slated for late morning to early afternoon on August 27, with outlets listing windows such as 11:05 AM–1:40 PM and 11:12 AM–1:44 PM.
• The ten-day observance culminates with idol immersion on Anant Chaturdashi, Saturday, September 6.
• Coverage highlights preparations in Mumbai for large public celebrations, with Maharashtra recognizing Ganeshotsav as a state ‘Rajya Utsav’.
• Guidance outlines customary practices including cleaning and decorating the puja space, panchamrit abhishek, offerings of modaks and ladoos, aarti, and later procession for immersion.