Ganesh Chaturthi 2026

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is expected to be celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm throughout Bagalkot District. The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and traditionally includes the installation of decorated Ganesha idols at homes, temples and public mandaps. Devotees participate in special pujas, bhajans, cultural programmes and community activities during the festival period. Public celebrations generally attract families, young people and community groups and create a festive atmosphere across towns and villages. The concluding phase includes processions and immersion of the idols, commonly known as Ganesh Visarjan. In Bagalkot, the festival provides an opportunity for communities to come together while maintaining local cultural and religious traditions. The location-based calendar for Bagalkot places Ganesh Chaturthi on 14 September 2026, with the Chaturthi tithi beginning at 7:06 AM and ending at 7:44 AM the following day.