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Today is Varada Chaturthi, wishes will be fulfilled by Ganesh Puja; Know auspicious time, charity and remedies
Samira Vishwas | May 20, 2026 2:24 PM CST

Varada Chaturthi 2026:Today is Varad Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. This day is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. According to religious belief, worshiping Lord Ganesha as per the rituals on this day removes all the sorrows and brings happiness and prosperity in the house."boon" It means "giver of boon"Therefore, worshiping Bappa on this day is considered especially fruitful.

According to Hindu calendar, Chaturthi Tithi will start from 02:18 pm on 19th May 2026 and will continue till 11:06 am on 20th May 2026. The worship done during the midday period is considered most auspicious. In such a situation, devotees can get the blessings of Lord Ganesha by worshiping at an auspicious time.

Auspicious time of Varada Chaturthi

  • Auspicious time of puja: 10:56 am to 01:38 pm
  • Chaturthi Madhyahna Muhurta: 10:56 am to 11:06 am

Prohibited moon sighting time:

  • May 19th from 02:18 pm to 10:13 pm
  • May 20 from 08:43 am to 11:08 am

According to religious belief, seeing the moon on Chaturthi day is likely to bring false stigma, hence one should avoid seeing the moon at this time.

What to donate on Varada Chaturthi?

Charity is considered to have special importance on this day. Donating these things according to faith and capacity gives auspicious results –

  • Food donation: Donate rice, wheat or flour to the needy.
  • Sesame seeds and jaggery: Since they are dear to Lord Ganesha, their donation removes obstacles.
  • Yellow clothes: It is considered auspicious to gift yellow clothes to the poor or Brahmins.
  • Copper utensils: Donation of copper is considered helpful in pacifying planetary defects.
  • Modak and Laddus: Ganpati is pleased by distributing Modak or Bundi Laddus among children.

Worship Lord Ganesha like this

Apply red vermillion tilak to Lord Ganesha and also do tilak on yourself. After this, offer 21 Durvas while chanting the mantra ‘Om Gan Ganpataye Namah’. Offering Modak during puja is considered very auspicious.

Remedies for Varda Chaturthi

  1. Recite Ganpati Atharvashirsha.
  2. "Om Gan Ganpate Namah"Chant the mantra 108 times.
  3. Offer 5 or 11 modaks to Lord Ganesha.

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