Durva Ganpati Chaturthi 2026: Date and Auspicious Timing (Muhurat) – Durva Ganpati Chaturthi is celebrated annually on the *Chaturthi Tithi* (fourth day) of the *Shukla Paksha* (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of *Sawan* (Shravan). It is also known as Sawan Vinayak Chaturthi. This year, five auspicious *Yogas* (astrological combinations) are forming on Durva Ganpati Chaturthi, promising highly auspicious results.

Devotees wishing to observe the fast and worship Lord Ganesha will have an auspicious window of 2 hours and 38 minutes. However, a key rule of this fast is to avoid sighting the moon, as doing so is believed to invite *Dosha* (affliction) and false accusations. Let us find out when Durva Ganpati Chaturthi falls and what the auspicious timing for the worship is.

Durva Ganpati Chaturthi 2026 Date
According to the Vedic *Panchang* (almanac), the *Chaturthi Tithi* of the *Shukla Paksha* in the month of *Shravan* begins at 5:28 PM on August 15 and remains in effect until 4:52 PM on August 16. Based on the *Udaya Tithi* (the sunrise date), the Durva Ganpati Chaturthi—or Sawan Vinayak Chaturthi—fast will be observed on Sunday, August 16.

Durva Ganpati Chaturthi and the 5 Auspicious Yogas
Five auspicious *Yogas* are forming on the day of Durva Ganpati Chaturthi, including *Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga*, *Amrit Siddhi Yoga*, and *Ravi Yoga*. On *Chaturthi*, *Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga* and *Amrit Siddhi Yoga* will commence at 5:51 AM and continue until 3:50 AM on August 17. Meanwhile, *Ravi Yoga* will begin at 3:50 AM on August 17 and conclude at 5:51 AM that same morning.

In addition to these, *Sadhya Yoga* and *Shubha Yoga* will also be formed. *Sadhya Yoga* will prevail from the morning of *Chaturthi* until 4:08 AM on August 17, followed by the formation of *Shubha Yoga*. All these *Yogas* yield highly auspicious results. Tasks undertaken during *Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga* are successful. *Ravi Yoga* helps eliminate various afflictions due to the strong influence of the Sun. On Durva Ganapati Chaturthi, the *Hasta Nakshatra* prevails from the morning until 3:50 AM on August 17, after which the *Chitra Nakshatra* begins. On this day, the Moon will be positioned in the Virgo (*Kanya*) zodiac sign, and the Sun will be in Cancer (*Karka*).

**Durva Ganapati Chaturthi 2026: Auspicious Timings (*Muhurat*)**
If you are observing the Durva Ganapati Chaturthi fast, the auspicious time for worship begins at 11:06 AM and lasts until 1:44 PM. The *Brahma Muhurat* for the day is from 4:24 AM to 5:07 AM; this is an ideal time to perform your ritual bath and meditation.

The auspicious daytime period—known as *Abhijit Muhurat*—falls between 11:59 AM and 12:51 PM. The *Nishita Muhurat* (a time suitable for midnight rituals) is from 12:04 AM to 12:47 AM.

**Time Prohibited for Moon Sighting on Chaturthi**
On the occasion of Sawan Vinayak Chaturthi, moonrise will occur at 9:23 AM and moonset at 9:02 PM. Consequently, one must refrain from sighting the moon for a duration of 11 hours and 40 minutes.

**Significance of Durva Ganapati Chaturthi**
Those who observe the Durva Ganapati Chaturthi fast and worship Lord Ganesha are liberated from suffering, sorrow, poverty, and inauspiciousness. With the blessings of Ganapati Bappa, auspiciousness, success, happiness, and prosperity enter one's life.

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