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Navratri Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026: Date, Muhurat and Moon Sighting Rules
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News18•08-10-2026, 13:25
Navratri Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026: Date, Muhurat and Moon Sighting Rules
- •Navratri Vinayaka Chaturthi will be observed on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, according to the Udayatithi and Vedic Panchang.
- •Devotees will get an auspicious muhurat of 2 hours and 18 minutes, from 10:58 AM to 1:16 PM, for worshiping Lord Ganesha.
- •Moon sighting is prohibited for 10 hours on this day as seeing the moon during Chaturthi can lead to false accusations.
- •Bhdra will reside in heaven (Swarg) starting at 12:16 PM, meaning its malefic effects will not fall on Earth.
- •The day features powerful auspicious yogas including Ravi Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Amrita Siddhi Yoga, and Ayushman Yoga.
Key Questions Answered
According to the Vedic Panchang, based on Udayatithi, Navratri Vinayaka Chaturthi is observed on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Moon sighting is prohibited because seeing the moon on Vinayaka Chaturthi is believed to lead to false accusations, much like the false claim of stealing the Syamantaka jewel leveled against Lord Sri Krishna.
Devotees will have an auspicious muhurat of 2 hours and 18 minutes, starting from 10:58 AM until 1:16 PM, with the best Shubh-Uttam muhurat lasting from 10:40 AM to 12:07 PM.
