Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 begins on Monday, 14 September 2026, and the festival runs through Anant Chaturdashi on Friday, 25 September 2026 — ten days of welcoming Lord Ganesha home. (Some regions observe the holiday on 15 September; check your local panchang for the exact madhyahna muhurat in your city.)
Whether you bring Bappa home for 1.5 days, 3, 5, 7 or the full 10, this guide covers everything: choosing the right Ganesh idol for home, sthapana placement as per vastu, decor ideas, and gifting — with handcrafted murtis and decor straight from our artisan workshop in Jodhpur. Pan-India delivery, safe fragile packing, GST invoice and Cash on Delivery.
Order early: Ganesh Chaturthi is our busiest season, and shipping idols safely across India takes a few days.
Updated 19 July 2026: Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is now just 57 days away (Monday, 14 September). Stock up early — our Ganesha idols and diya holders sell out fastest in the two weeks before sthapana. Ordering now also gets you our Monsoon Offer — an extra 10% off everything, auto-applied at checkout, valid until 10 August 2026.
Gold Lord Ganesha Idol (10″)
Ganesh Chaturthi Murti (5″)
Gajanand Ganpati Murti (6″)
Ganpati Tealight Holder
Ganesh Diya Holder
Marble Lotus Diya Urli
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Key Dates
- Ganesh Sthapana (Chaturthi): Monday, 14 September 2026 — idol installation during the madhyahna (midday) muhurat.
- 1.5-day visarjan: 15 September | 3-day: 16 September | 5-day: 18 September | 7-day: 20 September
- Anant Chaturdashi (10-day visarjan): Friday, 25 September 2026
Muhurat timings vary by city — consult your local panchang or pandit for the exact sthapana window.
How to Choose the Right Ganesh Idol for Home
Size: For home sthapana, 5–10 inch idols are ideal — easy to place, decorate and care for. Larger idols suit society pandals.
Material: Our idols are crafted in poly-resin and marble-dust resin — detailed, durable and designed to be kept and worshipped year after year. A permanent idol means a symbolic visarjan (a sprinkle of water, or immersion of a supari in its place) — an increasingly popular eco-friendly choice that avoids polluting rivers and lakes.
Posture and trunk: A seated (lalitasana) Ganesha is preferred for homes — it signifies calm, settled energy. A trunk curving to Ganesha’s left (your right as you face him) is the traditional choice for household worship.
Best Ganesh Idols & Decor from Kraftskala
1. Gold Lord Ganesha Idol on Throne (10 inch) — ₹2,499
Our grandest Ganpati: a lacquer-coated gold Ganesha on a throne — a centrepiece murti for sthapana and a mandir showpiece for the rest of the year.
2. Ganesh Chaturthi Murti (5 inch) — ₹699
A compact poly-resin Ganesh idol made for home sthapana — simple, affordable, beautiful.
3. Shree Gajanand Ganpati Murti (6 inch) — ₹879
A finely detailed Gajanand murti in poly-fibre resin for the home temple or office desk.
4. Ganesha Idol for Home Temple (10 inch) — ₹999
A large yet affordable Ganpati murti for the pooja ghar.
5. Ganpati Tealight Candle Holder (14×6 inch) — ₹799
Light up the sthapana evenings with this four-candle Ganesha holder.
6. Ganesh Diya Tealight Holder — ₹999
A handcrafted metal Ganpati diya holder for the aarti corner.
7. Ganesha Diya Wall Frame — ₹1,199
A wall-mountable Ganesha diya frame — perfect over the entrance during the festival.
8. Marble Lotus Diya Urli (9 inch) — ₹1,599
A white marble lotus urli for flowers and floating decor beside the sthapana.
9. Lord Ganesha Dashboard Idol (Black-Gold) — ₹799
Take Bappa with you: a car dashboard Ganesha in black and gold — also a lovely visarjan-day gift.
Sthapana & Decor: Vastu Tips
- Place the idol in the north-east (ishan kon), north or east of the home; the worshipper should ideally face north or east.
- Set the murti on a raised, decorated chowki with a clean red or yellow cloth — never directly on the floor.
- Decorate with fresh flowers, banana leaves, rangoli and diyas — our tealight holders keep flames safe and beautiful.
- Keep the area clean throughout the festival; offer modak, durva grass and red hibiscus.
- For the complete placement logic, see our Vastu Shastra Decor Guide and Ganesh Idol for Home guide.
Ganesh Chaturthi Gifting
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of India’s biggest gifting occasions — for family, neighbours, colleagues and corporate teams. Ganesha idols, diya holders and marble decor make blessed, lasting gifts. Browse our return-gift ideas by budget (they work beautifully for festival favours too) or our resin Ganesha idol guide. For bulk and corporate orders with GST invoice, visit B2B & Wholesale.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, 14 September 2026. The festival concludes with Anant Chaturdashi visarjan on Friday, 25 September 2026. Some regions observe the public holiday on 15 September.
Which Ganesh idol is best for home?
A seated Ganesha, 5–10 inches, with the trunk curved to his left, placed in the north-east of the home. Resin and marble-dust idols can be worshipped permanently with a symbolic visarjan.
Can a resin Ganesh idol be reused every year?
Yes — that is its biggest advantage. Keep the idol in your mandir year-round and perform a symbolic visarjan. It is eco-friendly and increasingly recommended over single-use immersion idols.
How many days should we keep Ganpati at home?
Traditionally 1.5, 3, 5, 7 or 10 days — choose what your family can devote with full care and aarti. There is no “wrong” duration.
When should I order idols for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
By late August 2026 to be safe — festival-season demand is high, and fragile shipping across India takes several days. COD and free shipping above ₹999 apply as always.
Planning the whole festive season? Ganesh Chaturthi opens a 7-week run that ends with Diwali on 28 October — see our Diwali Decoration Ideas 2026 early-bird guide to plan both at once.
Welcome Bappa Home — Handcrafted in Jodhpur
Every murti and diya holder at Kraftskala is handcrafted by Rajasthani artisans. Explore the full spiritual collection or the entire Kraftskala store. Questions or bulk orders? WhatsApp +91 96803 43535. Ganpati Bappa Morya!
Planning the whole festival season? Start early with our Navratri decoration ideas 2026 guide.
Decorating your home for Bappa? See our step-by-step Ganpati decoration at home 2026 — mandap, lighting & décor ideas guide.
