Festivals

Colombo (UTC+5:30)

Date

16th August 2026

Durva Ganapati Chaturthi

Tithi:

Shukla Chaturthi upto 4:53 PM

Shukla Panchami upto 5:00 PM +1

Nakshatra:

Uttara Phalguni upto 3:26 AM

Hasta upto 3:51 AM +1

Vasara:Sunday

Relevant Timings

Ganesha Puja Muhurat

16 Aug, 11:01 am – 1:28 pm, 16 Aug

Duration - 02 Hours 28 Mins

Time to avoid Moon sighting

16 Aug, 8:57 am – 9:11 pm, 16 Aug

Duration - 12 Hours 14 Mins

Observed when Shukla Chaturthi overlaps Madhyahna Muhurta. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha with offerings of Durva grass.