Aniruddha Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026: According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of every month is celebrated as ‘Vinayak Chaturthi’. On this Chaturthi falling in Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month Anirudh Vinayak Chaturthi It is said. This holy fast this year Friday, July 17, 2026 Will be kept.
It is believed in the scriptures that by worshiping the ‘Aniruddha’ (which means unobstructed or invincible) form of Lord Ganesha on this day, all the major obstacles in life are removed and one gets the desired success in work. According to astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas, This year on Vinayak Chaturthi Ravi Yoga A special auspicious coincidence is also taking place, due to which the importance of the worship done on this day has increased manifold.
Anirudh Vinayak Chaturthi 2026: Date and auspicious time
Lord Ganesha is always worshiped on Vinayaka Chaturthi. Meridian (at noon time) Is done in. According to the scriptures, Lord Ganesha appeared in the afternoon only.
Start of Chaturthi Tithi: From 06:27 am on 17th July 2026
End of Chaturthi Tithi: By 04:42 am on July 18, 2026
Auspicious time for midday puja: 11:05 PM to 01:50 PM (Total Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes)
vinayaka chaturthi puja method
If there are continuous obstacles in your work, then perform this ritual with full procedure:
Important rules, moon sighting prohibited
Moon darshan on the day of Vinayak Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha) is considered prohibited in the scriptures. It is believed that by looking at the moon on this day, there is a possibility of a person getting falsely accused.
Prohibited moon sighting time: on 17th July 2026 08:37 am to 09:33 pm. Do not look at the sky even by mistake during this period. In Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishna Paksha), the moon is worshiped at night, while in Vinayaka Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha), afternoon worship is important and looking at the moon at night is prohibited.
According to astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas, what to do and what not to do on this day?
- Adherence to Satvikta: On this day, completely give up Tamasic food (garlic, onion, meat or alcohol).
- Fruit rules: People observing fast should not consume food throughout the day. After the evening aarti, fruit food (fruits, milk or sago) can be consumed.
- Effect of Mantra: on this day Ganpati Atharvashirsha Reciting is considered extremely beneficial and destroyer of obstacles.
Guru Purnima 2026: By donating these 5 things on Guru Purnima, luck can shine, you will get the blessings of Guru.
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