Ganesh Jayanti 2026 | Maghi Ganesha Jayanthi

Ganesh Jayanti is the birthday or Jayanthi of Lord Ganesha observed on Magha Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, the fourth day in the month of Magha especially in Maharashtra, some parts of Karnataka and Goa. In 2026, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date is January 22, Thursday.

It is observed as a grand event in all Ganesh temples in Maharashtra and households as well.

Palkhi Yatra is celebrated on Ganesh Jayanti in Morgaon Ganesha Temple (Mayureshwar Mandir / Shri Moreshwar Mandir) in Pune district of Maharashtra.

Lord Ganesh is worshipped with Shodashopachar puja and offered special recipes as naivedya. Special recipes are prepared with Til or sesame. Hence the festival is also known as Til Kund Chaturthi or Tila Kunda Chavithi. The popular Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi is celebrated in Bhadrapad month (August – September).

Ganesh Jayanti in other countries

Ganesh Jayanti in USA – 22 January 2026

Ganesh Jayanti in Canada – 22 January 2026

Ganesh Jayanti in UK & European countries – 22 January 2026

Ganesh Jayanti in UAE & Middle East – 22 January 2026

Ganesh Jayanti in Singapore – 22 January 2026

Ganesh Jayanti in Malaysia – 22 January 2026

Ganesh Jayanti in Australia – 22 January 2026

Ganesh Jayanti in New Zealand – 22 January 2026

Basic details

• Ganesh Jayanti falls on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of the Magha month, corresponding roughly to January–February in the Gregorian calendar.​

• It is regarded as the avatara‑divas (incarnation day) of Shri Ganesha and is distinct from the more widely known Ganesh Chaturthi in Bhadrapada.​

Regional importance

• The festival is especially prominent in Maharashtra and Konkan coastal regions, as well as parts of Goa, where special celebrations and yatras are held.​

• Devotees throng important Ganapati kshetras like the Moreshwar (Mayureshwar) temple at Morgaon in Pune district, which is one of the Ashtavinayaka shrines.​

Names and forms

• Ganesh Jayanti is also called Magh Vinayak Chaturthi, Tilkund Chaturthi, or sometimes simply Maghi Ganesh Jayanti.​

• In many households and smaller shrines, Ganesha is worshipped in a symbolic conical form made from turmeric, sindoor, or even cow dung, rather than a full murti.​

Vrat and puja practices

• Devotees generally observe a daytime fast (upavasa), taking mainly fruits, milk, or light phalahar, and break the fast after evening puja and aarti.​

• Special naivedya includes preparations of til (sesame) and gud (jaggery), such as til‑gud laddus and other sesame sweets, along with traditional modaks for Ganesha.​

Spiritual significance

• Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom, intellect, and auspicious beginnings; thus this day is considered highly mangal for starting new ventures or studies.​

• Meditating on Ganesha’s symbolism—large ears (listening), small eyes (focus), curved trunk (adaptability), and his role as first‑worshipped deity—is said to strengthen determination, clarity, and spiritual resolve.​

Ganesh Jayanti in Previous Years

In 2025, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date is February 1, Saturday.

In 2024, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date is February 13.

In 2023, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date is January 25.

In 2022, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date is February 4.

In 2021, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date is February 15.

In 2020, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date is January 28.

In 2019, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date was February 8.

In 2018, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date was January 21.

In 2017, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date was January 31.

In 2016, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date was February 11.

In 2015, maghi Ganesh Jayanti date was January 23.

In 2014, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date was February 3.

In 2013, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date was February 13.

Ganesh Jayanti 2012 date was January 26.