Maghi Ganpati Jayanti 2026 is a multi-faceted festival. Ganesh Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, will be on January 22, 2026. Maghi Purnima, also known as Maghi Purnima, which is the most significant day of the month of Magha and the end of Kalpavasa, will be on February 1, 2026.
Maghi Ganpati Jayanti 2026
- Ganesh Jayanti: Celebrated on the Chaturthi tithi of the Shukla Paksha during the month of Magha, this is the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha.
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Puja Time: 11:29 AM to 01:37 PM in New Delhi
- Maghi Purnima: The last and most important day of the month of Magha.
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Significance: It marks the end of the month-long austerity period known as Kalpavasa at Prayag. People perform holy baths, offer alms, and donate for charity.
- Sant Ravidas Jayanti: This festival also coincides with Sant Ravidas Jayanti
Key Dates for Maghi Jayanti 2026
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesha Jayanti | Thursday, January 22, 2026 | Celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha in the month of Magha, primarily in Maharashtra. |
| Puja Muhurat | 11:29 AM to 01:37 PM (New Delhi time) | This is the Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat, lasting for approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes. |
| Chaturthi Tithi | Begins at 02:47 AM on Jan 22, 2026; Ends at 02:28 AM on Jan 23, 2026 | The specific lunar day for the festival. |
| Time to avoid Moon sighting | 09:22 AM to 09:19 PM on Jan 22, 2026 | It is believed that sighting the moon on this day is inauspicious. |
Significance
Maghi Jayanti is distinct from the more widely celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi (which falls in the month of Bhadrapada, on September 14, 2026). The Ganesha Jayanti in Magh is primarily observed in Maharashtra and the Konkan coastal regions. Devotees often observe a fast and perform specific rituals to honor Lord Ganesha on this day.