About Ganesha Jayanti
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Ganesha Jayanti is observed as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. As per Hindu calendar, it is observed on Shukla Chaturthi during Magha lunar month and currently coincides with January and February months in Gregorian calendar. Ganesha Jayanti during Magha month is mainly observed in Maharashtra and coastal regions of Konkan. In most part of , the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha is observed during Bhadrapada month and known as Ganesha Chaturthi. Similar to Ganesha Chaturthi, Madhyahna Vyapini Purvaviddha Chaturthi (मध्याह्न व्यापिनी पूर्वविद्धा चतुर्थी) is considered as Ganesha Jayanti.
Deities & divine forms
It should be noted that Ganesha Chaturthi is one the most famous festivals in Maharashtra, however it is not observed as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha unanimously. It is Ganesha Jayanti during Magha month which is considered as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. Ganesha Jayanti in Maharashtra is also known as Magha Shukla Chaturthi, Tilkund Chaturthi and Varad Chaturthi. Ganesha Chaturthi Vrat Katha is described on this page. According to this story, once Lord Krishna was falsely accused of stealing the Syamantaka Mani because He had seen Chandra on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Later, by worshipping Lord Ganesha and observing the vow as instructed by Sage Narada, Krishna was freed from this false accusation.
How to celebrate Ganesha Jayanti 2026
Ganesha Jayanti is observed as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. As per Hindu calendar, it is observed on Shukla Chaturthi during Magha lunar month and currently coincides with January and February months in Gregorian calendar. Ganesha Jayanti during Magha month is mainly observed in Maharashtra and coastal regions of Konkan. In most part of , the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha is observed during Bhadrapada month and known as Ganesha Chaturthi. Similar to Ganesha Chaturthi, Madhyahna Vyapini Purvaviddha Chaturthi (मध्याह्न व्यापिनी पूर्वविद्धा चतुर्थी) is considered as Ganesha Jayanti. It should be noted that Ganesha Chaturthi is one the most famous festivals in Maharashtra, however it is not observed as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha unanimously. It is Ganesha Jayanti during Magha month which is considered as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha.
Spiritual benefits
for Diu, India
Ganesha Jayanti 2026 — FAQs
Ganesha Jayanti and for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-01-22.
* Ganesha Jayanti dates are calculated for Diu, India
