Hindu festival · San Francisco Bay Area

Ganesh Visarjan

Ganesha Pan-India / Maharashtra Major festival Ganesha

Dates for the Bay Area

  • Friday, 25 September 2026Major festival
  • Monday, 13 September 2027Major festivalnext
  • Saturday, 2 September 2028Major festival
Traditions differ. What follows describes common practice, not the only correct practice. Observance varies by region, sampradāya and family, and Sri Kumar Gurukkal will follow your family’s tradition. Our editorial & ritual standards →

Why it matters

This observance centers on Ganesha. Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles and patron of auspicious beginnings, wisdom and discernment.

The story behind it

The day is an opportunity to remember the deity’s qualities and associated sacred stories while renewing personal devotional practice.

Prayers and worship

Devotees commonly offer a simple Ganesha pooja, chant “Om Gam Ganapataye Namah,” recite Ganesha Atharvashirsha or Sankashtanashana Stotra, and perform arati.

Fasting and devotional customs

Temple darshan, a simple home pooja, japa, bhajans, charity or a sattvic fast may be observed according to family and sampradaya.

What is typically offered

Durva grass, red flowers, coconut, bananas and modak or other sweets are common offerings.

Visiting a temple that day

Temple practices vary by region and sampradaya. Dress modestly, remove footwear where required, follow priest/volunteer directions, ask before photography, and check the temple’s event page for exact pooja, fasting and prasādam arrangements.

Spiritual themes

Beginnings, wisdom, humility and removal of obstacles.

Request this pooja

Ask Sri Kumar Gurukkal about a pooja for Ganesh Visarjan — at your home, at a temple, or with family joining remotely. A request is an enquiry, not a booking.

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The 2026–27 dates were compiled from a Northern-California Panchāṅgam reference for the Fremont / Bay Area location. The 2028 date is computed by this site’s own engine from the festival’s standard definition, tested against the 2026–27 dates: the same day as Anant Chaturdashi. No 2028 date has been checked against a printed almanac or reviewed by Sri Kumar Gurukkal. They can differ from a calendar computed for another city or another sampradāya. Please confirm any date on which you plan a ceremony with Sri Kumar Gurukkal. How these dates are calculated →