6th

Bhadrapada

भाद्रपद

Rajasthani (Hindi)

Aug 13–Sep 12 Lunar Virgo (♍)

Major Festivals

Ganesh Chaturthi

गणेश चतुर्थी

Aug 22–Sep 1

Birth of Lord Ganesha (remover of obstacles). Celebrated with clay idol installation, modak offerings, and 10-day public processions and immersion ceremonies.

Mahalaya Amavasai

महालय अमावस्या

Early–Mid Sep

New moon marking ancestors' remembrance (Tarpan) and beginning of Durga Puja season. Important for family rituals in Rajasthan.

Auspicious Days for Rituals & Events

✓ Ganesh Chaturthi — extremely auspicious for removing obstacles and starting ventures

✓ Bhadrapada month — auspicious for education and intellectual pursuits

About Bhadrapada

भाद्रपद (Bhadrapada) celebrates Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Ganesh Chaturthi is observed with clay idol creation, modak offerings, and 10-day celebrations ending in collective immersion (Ganesh Visarjan). The month (Virgo) emphasizes clarity and intellectual achievement. Post-Ganesh Chaturthi, individuals undertake new ventures. Diaspora Rajasthani communities create beautiful Ganesh idols, organize neighborhood celebrations, and participate in collective immersion ceremonies.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on August 22, 2026 (Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi). The 10-day festival culminates with Ganesh Visarjan around September 1, 2026.

What makes Ganesha universally revered?

Ganesha (elephant-headed god) is the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta) and lord of beginnings. Hindu tradition dictates that before any ritual or endeavor, Ganesha is invoked. This universal reverence transcends sects, making Ganesh Chaturthi one of the most widely celebrated festivals.

How do diaspora Rajasthani communities celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?

Diaspora Rajasthanis install clay Ganesha idols at home temples or temples. Prepare traditional modak (Ganesha's favorite dumpling) and coconut-jaggery sweets. Organize community processions (where space permits) and collective immersion ceremonies in rivers/lakes. Many participate in virtual celebrations with family in Rajasthan.

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