Festivals

Varanasi (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, 10:44 am – 1:19 pm, 16 Aug

Duration - 02 Hours 36 Mins

Time to avoid Moon sighting

16 Aug, 8:52 am – 8:45 pm, 16 Aug

Duration - 11 Hours 53 Mins

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