Festival
Vinayaka Chavithi
వినాయక చవితి
📅 August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
Vinayaka Chavithi (Ganesh Chaturthi) honours Lord Ganesha — the remover of obstacles, patron of arts and sciences, and the deity of intellect and wisdom.
Significance
Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of every new venture as Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles). The ten-day festival represents the cycle of creation and dissolution. The clay idol symbolises the impermanence of physical form.
Traditions & Practices
Installation of Ganesha idols (Prana Pratishtha) in homes and public pandals
Shhodashopachara Puja — 16-step worship ritual
Offering of Modak (sweet dumplings) — Ganesha's favourite
Daily aarti and chanting of Ganapati Atharvashirsha
Cultural programmes, music, and dance performances
Visarjan (immersion) on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, or 11th day
Eco-friendly celebrations with clay and natural colour idols
Ganpati Bappa Morya! Vinayaka Chavithi Subhakankshalu!
Wishing you and your family a blessed Vinayaka Chavithi!