Ganesh Visarjan 2026: Anant Chaturdashi Date, Muhurat and Simple Visarjan Vidhi
The main Ganesh Visarjan 2026 falls on Friday, 25 September, which is Anant Chaturdashi, the last day of Ganeshotsav. Families and pandals bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with a final aarti and a procession. Here are the timings, a simple vidhi and some safe, eco-friendly tips.
Quick facts
- Date: Friday, 25 September 2026 (Anant Chaturdashi)
- Chaturdashi tithi: from 11:19 PM on 24 September to 11:07 PM on 25 September (Rashtriya Panchang)
- Ganeshotsav began: Monday, 14 September 2026
- Next: Pitru Paksha begins on 26 September
What is Ganesh Visarjan?
Visarjan means immersion or farewell. After days of worship, Ganesha is sent off with love, symbolising his return to his home and the cycle of creation and dissolution. Many devotees end the send-off with a hopeful chant that Bappa will come again next year.
Tithi dates and times on this page were checked against the official Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka (2026–27) of the Positional Astronomy Centre, India Meteorological Department (free download).
Visarjan muhurat on 25 September 2026
| Slot | Time |
|---|---|
| Morning | 6:11 AM to 10:42 AM |
| Afternoon | 12:13 PM to 1:43 PM |
| Late afternoon / evening | 4:44 PM to 6:14 PM |
| Night | 9:14 PM to 10:43 PM |
| Late night (26 September) | 12:13 AM to 4:42 AM |
These slots are as listed by LatestLY and may differ in your city. Please confirm with your local panchang or priest.
Other visarjan days in 2026
| Duration | Date |
|---|---|
| 1.5 days | 15 September |
| 3rd day | 16 September |
| 5th day | 18 September |
| 7th day | 20 September |
| Anant Chaturdashi | 25 September |
Simple visarjan vidhi
- Do a final aarti with the whole family and offer modak, flowers and coconut.
- Many families sprinkle rice mixed with turmeric on the idol and offer curd.
- Carry the idol respectfully, often with chanting and music.
- Say a short prayer asking Ganesha to forgive any mistakes in the worship.
- Immerse the idol slowly and with care.
Safe and eco-friendly tips
- At home: a clay idol can be immersed in a bucket or tub. The water can later be used for plants.
- Flowers and decor: keep them separate and use collection points where your city provides them.
- Follow local arrangements: many cities set up artificial immersion tanks. Check your municipal corporation’s notice.
- Water safety: keep children close, do not go into deep water, and follow instructions from volunteers and police.
- Crowds and sound: plan your route early and keep speakers at a considerate level.
Anant Chaturdashi vrat
Anant Chaturdashi is also observed by many families with Vishnu puja and the tying of an Anant sutra (sacred thread). Practices vary, so follow your family’s custom.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ganesh Visarjan 2026? Friday, 25 September 2026.
Which is the best time? Any of the muhurat slots above. Follow your local panchang.
Can visarjan be done earlier? Yes. Many families do it on the 1.5th, 3rd, 5th or 7th day.
What happens next? Read our Pitru Paksha 2026 guide and our Ganesh Chaturthi guide.
Sources
- LatestLY: Ganesh Visarjan 2026 date and muhurat
- GaneshaSpeaks: Ganesh Visarjan 2026 dates
- Sunday Guardian: Anant Chaturdashi 2026
- Sanatana Journey: Anant Chaturdashi 2026
- Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka (2026–27), Positional Astronomy Centre, IMD (official; tithi times checked here)
Dates checked on 20 September 2026.
