Overview
- The festival’s core rituals are scheduled for August 27 with a nominated Madhyahna muhurat running from about 11:05 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.
- Devotees are advised to avoid moon sighting on August 26 between 1:54 p.m. and 8:29 p.m. and on August 27 from 9:28 a.m. to 8:57 p.m.
- Regional calendars remain at variance, with some Mumbai sources marking the start on August 26 based on the Chaturthi tithi, while others follow sunrise-based calculations to observe it on August 27.
- The ten-day festival will conclude with Ganesh Visarjan on September 6, closing out home and public pandal celebrations across India.
- Lifestyle coverage urges eco-friendly celebrations by recommending clay idols, natural fabrics, recycled materials and plant-based décor instead of thermocol and plastic.