Festivals

Houston (UTC-5)

Date

16th August 2026

Durva Ganapati Chaturthi

Tithi:

Shukla Chaturthi upto 6:23 AM

Shukla Panchami upto 6:30 AM +1

Nakshatra:

Hasta upto 5:21 PM

Chitra upto 6:29 PM +1

Vasara:Sunday

Relevant Timings

Ganesha Puja Muhurat

16 Aug, 12:06 pm – 2:44 pm, 16 Aug

Duration - 02 Hours 38 Mins

Time to avoid Moon sighting

16 Aug, 10:48 am – 10:20 pm, 16 Aug

Duration - 11 Hours 32 Mins

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