Religious and cultural Arts and culture
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival in late summer honouring Lord Ganesh, remover of obstacles.
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OrganiserBAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Ganesh. Clay images of Ganesh are worshipped at home and in temples and, at the end of the festival, carried in procession to be immersed in water. Hindu festival dates follow the lunar calendar and can vary by a day between regions and communities.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 4 September 2027 | UK, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
Where this information comes from
- BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha: festival list 2026
- BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha: festival list 2027
- ICAR-CPCRI (Government of India) restricted holidays 2026
- Government of India (DoPT) holiday list 2027, circulated by Department of Posts
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