# Durga Puja 2026: Dates, muhurat, and rituals for Sawan Ganesh Chaturthi 2026-08-13T08:49:15+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Durva Vinayak Chaturthi, also known as Sawan Ganesh Chaturthi, falls on 16 August 2026. The Chaturthi tithi begins at 5:28 pm on 15 August and ends at 4:52 pm on 16 August, with the auspicious puja window from 11:06 am to 1:44 pm. Devotees worship Lord Ganesha by offering 11 or 21 bundles of Durva grass, along with vermilion and modaks. According to ABP Live, the tradition stems from a legend where Ganesha swallowed the demon Analasur and suffered stomach burn, which sage Kashyapa cured with Durva grass. The fast is believed to bring freedom from obstacles, happiness, and prosperity. ## Coverage - news.abplive.com Tags: Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Hindu festival, puja muhurat, rituals, Sawan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/durga-puja-2026-dates-muhurat-and-rituals-for-sawan-ganesh-chaturthi/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/durga-puja-2026-dates-muhurat-and-rituals-for-sawan-ganesh-chaturthi/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.