Festivals

Puducherry (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, 11:00 am – 1:29 pm, 16 Aug

Duration - 02 Hours 29 Mins

Time to avoid Moon sighting

16 Aug, 8:59 am – 9:08 pm, 16 Aug

Duration - 12 Hours 10 Mins

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