Overview

• Ganesh Chaturthi begins on Wednesday, August 27, with the Madhyahna puja window around 11:05–1:40 (city-specific variations) and Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi, Saturday, September 6.
• Maharashtra has designated the festival a Rajya Mahotsav and launched ganeshotsav.pldmka.co.in to showcase household and public festivities statewide.
• Delhi‑NCR pandals confirm contemporary themes, including tributes to Operation Sindoor and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom Mission 4, with some organisers opting for tank immersions of clay idols.
• Mumbai preparations highlight the return of Lalbaugcha Raja as mandals finish idols and décor, with a noted shift toward clay murtis and natural decorations.
• Practical guidance for homes stresses clay idols placed in the northeast, idols facing east or north, daily aarti and offerings such as modak, along with clean, respectful worship practices.