Vinayagar Chaturthi/ Ganesh Chaturthi

Vinayagar Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi) in 2026 falls on Monday, September 14, a significant Hindu festival honoring Lord Ganesha, with key puja times around midday, specifically 11:02 AM to 1:31 PM IST, for prayers and celebrations across Tamil Nadu and India. Devotees bring idols home, perform rituals, and celebrate with sweets like Modak, marking auspicious beginnings.  In our temple, it is celebrated as annual Temple function with activities like cuturals, Vinayagar oorvalam, Vana Vedikai etc..

This festival welcomes Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom and remover of obstacles, into homes and businesses. It's a time for cultural unity, spiritual devotion, and seeking blessings for success in new ventures, influencing everything from real estate to personal endeavors in Tamil culture. 

Celebrations Include:

• Bringing Ganesha idols home for daily worship.

• Offering favorite sweets like Modak.

• Performing specific rituals during auspicious muhurats (times).