Festivals

Montgomery (UTC-5)

Date

14th October 2026

Kapardisha Chaturthi

Tithi:

Shukla Chaturthi upto 2:43 PM

Shukla Panchami upto 4:55 PM +1

Nakshatra:

Anuradha upto 5:34 PM

Jyeshtha upto 8:18 PM +1

Vasara:Wednesday

Relevant Timings

Ganesha Puja Muhurat

14 Oct, 11:22 am – 1:39 pm, 14 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 17 Mins

Time to avoid Moon sighting

14 Oct, 10:45 am – 8:35 pm, 14 Oct

Duration - 09 Hours 50 Mins

About

Aswayuja Shukla Chaturthi at sunrise; worshipping Lord Ganesha as Kapardisha.

Significance:

Observed during Navaratri, this puja highlights the connection between Ganesha and Lord Shiva. 'Kapardisha' refers to the Lord with matted hair, symbolizing his ascetic and powerful nature.

Rituals & Puja Vidhi:

1. Ganesha Puja: Worshipping the Lord with a focus on his ascetic attributes. 2. Offerings: Offering bilva leaves and red flowers as a mark of respect. 3. Vrat: Observing a fast to gain the combined blessings of Shiva and Ganesha.