Maghi Ganesh Jayanti is kept as the birthday of Ganesha, especially at the Ashtavinayak temples and in the Konkan, where many homes bring Ganpati for a day and a half.
Next: Wednesday, 10 February 2027.
Customs
Tilkund chaturthi: sesame ladoos are offered, and large celebrations are held at Siddhivinayak (Prabhadevi), Ganpatipule and the Ashtavinayak temples.
How the date is fixed
Chaturthi of the bright half of Magh prevailing at madhyahna.
Dates are calculated for Mumbai. A printed panchang from another city or tradition can differ by a day. For rituals, follow your family priest.
Questionsप्रश्नोत्तरे
When is Ganesh Jayanti (Maghi Ganeshotsav) 2027?
Ganesh Jayanti (Maghi Ganeshotsav) 2027 is on Wednesday, 10 February 2027 (Magh Shuddha 4), calculated for Mumbai.
How is it different from Ganesh Chaturthi?
Ganesh Chaturthi is in Bhadrapad and is the main household festival. Maghi Ganesh Jayanti is in Magh and is mostly a temple festival.