Vasudev Chaturthi, on the fourth day of Navratri, worship at this auspicious time, all troubles will be removed by the grace of Vighnaharta.

Vasudev Chaturthi 2026: The great festival of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to the nine forms of Adi Shakti Maa Durga, is being celebrated with reverence and devotion across the country. Vinayak Chaturthi fast dedicated to Lord Ganapati will be observed on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri. This time this fast is being observed on Sunday 22nd March. It is known as Vasudev Chaturthi.

of Chaitra month Vinayak Chaturthi It has special significance because in this fast, along with the worship of Vighnaharta, the fourth Shakti of Maa Durga, Maa Kushmanda is also worshipped. On this day, by worshiping Gauri’s son Ganesh ji, one gets success in every work and one gets wealth, happiness, prosperity and children. Happiness arrives in the house and courtyard.

Bhadra will be under the influence of Chaitra Vinayak Chaturthi

According to astrologers, this time on the day of Vinayak Chaturthi, Bhadra is starting from morning, but Ravi Yoga is also being formed on that day. It is being told that during this fast one can worship Lord Ganesha but looking at the moon is prohibited. There is a possibility of being falsely accused by seeing the moon.

Spiritual significance of Vinayak Chaturthi

It is said in the religious scriptures that whoever observes a fast on this day is blessed with the blessings of Lord Ganesha. By his grace people gain knowledge and wisdom. It also brings blessings to the house.

Date and auspicious time of Chaitra Vinayak Chaturthi

According to the Panchang, Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month will start at 11.56 pm on March 21, 2026 and will end at 9.16 pm the next day on March 22, 2026. on this day Lord Ganesha Vasudev form is worshipped.

Chaturthi Madhyahna Muhurta – 11:15 am – 01:41 pm

Prohibited moon sighting time – 08:15 am – 10:15 pm

Vasudev Vinayak Chaturthi Puja Method

• First of all, after taking bath in the morning, wear clean clothes and take a resolution.
• After that, spread a red cloth on a wooden platform at the place of worship and install the idol of Lord Ganapati.
• Perform Shodashopachar worship of Lord Ganesha by offering durva, laddu, modak, vermillion, shami leaves and betel nut.
• After that, please Lord Ganesha by reciting Ganpati Atharvashirsha, Runaharta Ganesh Stotra, Sankatnashan Ganesh Stotra etc.
• For the success of the fast, listen or recite Vasudev Chaturthi Vrat Katha.
• According to Mudgalpuran, observe the fast in front of a Brahmin on Panchami Tithi.