Ganesh Visarjan 2026: Auspicious timing and rituals for final immersion

The immersion of Ganesh idols, known as Ganesh Visarjan, will take place on September 25 as per the Hindu lunar calendar's Anant Chaturdashi tithi. This day marks the completion of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, one of the most significant celebrations in the Hindu calendar, particularly observed across western and southern India.

Anant Chaturdashi holds considerable spiritual importance in Hindu tradition, as it commemorates the victory of Lord Indra over the demon Vritra. The day derives its name from the belief that worshipping the infinite form of Lord Vishnu on this date brings blessings and removes obstacles. Many devotees also observe fasting on this day and perform special prayers before the immersion ceremony.

The Ganesh Visarjan ritual involves specific procedural guidelines that devotees follow to ensure a respectful farewell to the deity. The process typically includes final worship offerings, circumambulation of the idol, and ceremonial immersion in water bodies such as rivers, ponds, or designated immersion tanks. Communities often organize processions with music and dancing, creating a festive atmosphere that balances reverence with celebration.

During the ten-day festival period, devotees maintain idols in their homes and perform daily pujas with offerings of flowers, incense, and traditional sweets. The final immersion signifies the completion of the deity's earthly visit and is believed to carry prayers and wishes to the divine realm. Families traditionally gather to bid farewell to Lord Ganesh, seeking his blessings for prosperity and the removal of obstacles in the coming year.