Ganesh Visarjan 2026 is being observed today, September 25, as devotees across the country prepare to bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa on Anant Chaturdashi. For families and community groups planning the immersion, the auspicious timing or shubh muhurat is one of the most important details of the day.

According to the panchang-based timings cited in the source report, the first auspicious Ganesh Visarjan window begins at 6:11 AM and continues until 10:42 AM on September 25.

The report also mentions highly auspicious periods for immersion during the evening. Devotees who plan to perform Ganesh Visarjan later in the day should check the complete local panchang because exact Choghadiya timings can differ depending on location.

Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi marks the conclusion of Ganeshotsav for many devotees. Before taking the idol for immersion, families traditionally perform a final puja, offer prasad and conduct an aarti.

Ganesh Visarjan 2026: First Shubh Muhurat

For devotees who want to complete Ganesh Visarjan in the morning, the first auspicious period mentioned in the source is:

Morning Visarjan Muhurat: 6:11 AM to 10:42 AM

This provides a window of more than four hours for the morning rituals and immersion.

The source also indicates that auspicious periods are available later in the day, particularly during the evening. However, since the supplied information does not specify the exact start and end times of those windows, devotees should refer to the panchang applicable to their city before planning an evening immersion.

Why Is Anant Chaturdashi Important for Ganesh Visarjan?

Ganesh Chaturthi marks the arrival of Lord Ganesha, while Anant Chaturdashi traditionally marks the grand conclusion of the festival.

Not every devotee waits until Anant Chaturdashi to perform visarjan. Depending on family customs and vows, immersion can take place after one-and-a-half days, three days, five days or seven days.

However, Anant Chaturdashi is widely regarded as the principal day for the final Ganesh Visarjan, particularly for large community celebrations and public pandals.

Major immersion processions are organised in several cities, with devotees accompanying Lord Ganesha while singing devotional songs and chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya.”

What Should Be Done Before Ganesh Visarjan?

The final puja is traditionally performed before the idol is moved from its place of worship.

Devotees can begin by cleaning the puja area and preparing the items required for worship. A diya and incense may be lit, followed by offerings of flowers and Durva grass according to tradition.

Lord Ganesha is commonly offered sweets such as modak and laddoo, along with fruits and other prasad.

Family members can then perform the final aarti together.

During the prayers, devotees traditionally thank Lord Ganesha for his presence in their home and seek blessings for happiness, prosperity, wisdom, health and success.

It is also customary to seek forgiveness for any unintentional mistakes made during the worship.

Ganesh Visarjan Puja Vidhi

After completing the final worship, devotees can prepare the idol for the farewell.

The exact ritual may differ according to regional and family customs, but the traditional sequence generally involves completing the final puja, offering bhog, performing aarti and praying before moving the idol.

The idol should be handled respectfully throughout the process.

Devotees may then proceed towards the designated immersion location while chanting Lord Ganesha's name.

The well-known chant “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya” expresses the devotees' wish for Bappa to return again the following year.

Why Is Choghadiya Checked for Visarjan?

Many devotees consult Choghadiya when selecting an auspicious period for important religious activities.

Choghadiya divides the day and night into different time periods, which are traditionally classified according to their auspiciousness.

This is why several possible time windows may be available for Ganesh Visarjan during a single day.

The appropriate period can also depend on the local sunrise, sunset and geographical location. A muhurat listed for one city should therefore not automatically be assumed to apply identically everywhere.

For those who closely follow panchang timings, checking a city-specific calendar is preferable.

Follow Safety Rules During Visarjan

Religious rituals are important, but safety should remain a priority during immersion.

Large crowds are expected at several major Ganesh Visarjan locations. Devotees should follow traffic diversions, police instructions and rules established by local authorities.

Children should remain with adults, and people who cannot swim should avoid entering deep water.

If authorities have created designated artificial immersion tanks, devotees can use them rather than attempting immersion at unsafe locations.

Those attending large processions should also account for possible traffic restrictions and longer travel times.

Choose an Eco-Friendly Ganesh Visarjan

Devotees can also make the farewell environmentally responsible.

Natural clay idols are generally more suitable for immersion than idols made from materials that do not dissolve easily. Flowers, plastic decorations, packaging and other waste should be separated rather than thrown into rivers, lakes or the sea.

Home immersion may also be an option for smaller eco-friendly clay idols where appropriate and permitted.

Following local environmental guidelines can allow religious traditions to be observed while reducing pollution.

Ganesh Visarjan 2026 Timing at a Glance

The most important confirmed timing contained in the supplied report is the morning shubh muhurat from 6:11 AM to 10:42 AM on September 25, 2026.

Additional auspicious periods are mentioned for later in the day, including the evening, but their exact timings should be checked through the local panchang.

As devotees prepare to say goodbye to Ganpati Bappa on Anant Chaturdashi, the occasion combines devotion, celebration and an emotional farewell.

After completing the final puja and aarti, devotees traditionally pray for Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles from their lives and return with renewed blessings the following year.