Lord Ganesh At Home & Online

Ganesh Puja -Home, Temple & Virtual Puja with Naman Puja

Worship of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the deity of beginnings, wisdom and success.

Duration: 2 Hrs
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Ganesh Puja Dates Calendar (Houston, America/Chicago)

Ganesha Chaturthi on Monday, September 14, 2026
Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat - 12:03 PM to 02:31 PM
Duration - 02 Hours 28 Mins
Ganesha Visarjan on Friday, September 25, 2026
On previous day time to avoid Moon sighting - 08:36 PM to 08:45 PM, Sep 13
Duration - 00 Hours 09 Mins
Time to avoid Moon sighting - 10:36 AM to 09:19 PM
Duration - 10 Hours 42 Mins
Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 08:36 PM on Sep 13, 2026
Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 09:14 PM on Sep 14, 2026
Sankashti NameDateDaySpecial ObservanceMoonrise (Chaturthi)Lunar Month & TithiBeginsEnds
Lambodara SankashtiJanuary 6, 2026TuesdaySakat Chauth08:25 PM (Jan 05)Magha, Krishna Chaturthi08:31 PM, Jan 0507:22 PM, Jan 06
Dwijapriya SankashtiFebruary 4, 2026Wednesday-09:10 PMPhalguna, Krishna Chaturthi12:39 PM, Feb 0412:52 PM, Feb 05
Bhalachandra SankashtiMarch 6, 2026Friday-09:48 PMChaitra, Krishna Chaturthi06:23 AM, Mar 0607:47 AM, Mar 07
Vikata SankashtiApril 5, 2026Sunday-11:29 PMVaishakha, Krishna Chaturthi01:29 AM, Apr 0503:40 AM, Apr 06
Ekadanta SankashtiMay 4, 2026Monday-1:12 PMJyeshtha, Krishna Chaturthi06:54 PM, May 0409:21 PM, May 05
Vibhuvana SankashtiJune 3, 2026Wednesday-11:27 PMJyeshtha, Krishna Chaturthi10:51 AM, Jun 0301:00 PM, Jun 04
Krishnapingala SankashtiJuly 3, 2026Friday-11:09 PMAshadha, Krishna Chaturthi12:50 AM, Jul 0302:09 AM, Jul 04
Gajanana SankashtiAugust 1, 2026Saturday-10:10 PMShravana, Krishna Chaturthi12:37 PM, Aug 0112:45 PM, Aug 02
Heramba SankashtiAugust 31, 2026MondayBahula Chaturthi09:12 PM (Aug 30)Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturthi10:20 PM, Aug 3009:11 PM, Aug 31
Vighnaraja SankashtiSeptember 29, 2026Tuesday-09:03 PMAshwina, Krishna Chaturthi06:39 AM, Sep 2904:25 AM, Sep 30
Vakratunda SankashtiOctober 28, 2026WednesdayKarwa Chauth08:41 PMKartika, Krishna Chaturthi02:36 PM, Oct 2811:39 AM, Oct 29
Ganadhipa SankashtiNovember 27, 2026Friday-07:38 PM (Nov 26)Margashirsha, Krishna Chaturthi10:18 PM, Nov 2607:09 PM, Nov 27
Akhuratha SankashtiDecember 26, 2026Saturday-08:51 PMPausha, Krishna Chaturthi08:34 AM, Dec 2605:42 AM, Dec 27
Full ritual sequence and katha: see our [Ganesh Puja Vidhi & Samagri Guide] (parent page).

Timing to Avoid: Rahu Kaal in Houston

Rahu Kaal is calculated as a set fraction of the day's sunrise-to-sunset span, so the clock-time window shifts across the year -Houston's more southerly latitude means its seasonal daylight swing is a bit gentler than in Dallas or Jersey City, but the window still moves meaningfully between summer and winter.
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Rahu Kaal (Rahu Kalam)

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Date (Friday)

Friday, October 23, 2026

Daylight Window
12:56 AM—12:14 PM
Rahu Kaal Period
05:10 AM - 06:35 AM

Rahu Kaal (Rahu Kalam) is calculated dynamically every day based on the solar position in . In Vedic astrology, Rahu Kaal is considered inauspicious for starting new auspicious activities or travels.

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Housing-specific notes:

Hurricane season (June–November): Ganesh Chaturthi itself falls squarely within this window most years. We recommend building a backup indoor plan or a flexible date range into any outdoor booking made during these months.
Humidity: Houston's summer humidity is genuinely different from North Texas heat -outdoor pujas are more comfortable in early morning or evening, same logic as Dallas but with the added factor of afternoon thunderstorms being common.
HOA communities: several master-planned Houston suburbs (Sugar Land, parts of Katy) have HOA rules on outdoor flame -check before planning a backyard havan.

Dos and Don'ts:

Do have a rain-date or indoor backup plan for any outdoor puja booked during hurricane season.
Do check your HOA's rules on open flame if you're in a master-planned community.
Don't schedule an outdoor midday puja in July or August without shade and a hydration plan for guests.
Don't assume good weather is guaranteed for an outdoor Ganesh Chaturthi booking -Houston's summer storms are unpredictable enough to plan around.

Regional Customs Disclaimer:

Ganesh Puja's ritual sequence, samagri, and timing conventions vary meaningfully by community and region of origin, and Houston's Hindu population -one of the most diverse in the country by region of origin -reflects that range more than most metros. Naman Puja's pandits can adapt to your family's specific tradition on request.

Nearby Temple Information

TempleAreaHoursNotes
Gauri Siddhivinayak TempleHouston (Hillcroft Ave)Daily 10:00 AM–7:00 PMDedicated primarily to Lord Ganesha (Vinayaka) and Goddess Gauri
Sri Meenakshi Temple SocietyPearland (Houston metro)Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–1:00 PM & 5:00–8:30 PM; Fri 8:30 AM–1:00 PM & 5:00–9:00 PM; Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–8:30 PMIncludes a dedicated Ganesha shrine, rebuilt in 2013; among the oldest Hindu temples in the U.S.
Confirm directly before visiting, especially around festival dates.

Samagri and Prasad Responsibility

Home puja: Naman Puja provides the core samagri kit -Ganesha idol/image, durva grass, hibiscus, kumkum, turmeric, akshat, incense, and diya oil.
Temple puja: both temples listed above supply or sell core samagri on-site, including at Sri Meenakshi Temple's canteen and library complex; confirm specifics ahead of your visit.
Local sourcing tip: the Hillcroft corridor -Houston's long-established Indian grocery and business district -has multiple stores that reliably stock modak molds, durva grass, and fresh hibiscus in the weeks before Ganesh Chaturthi; worth calling ahead since durva grass sells out fast right before the festival.

Serviceable Area

Naman Puja serves Houston and the surrounding metro, including Sugar Land, Pearland, and Katy. Confirmed service radius: [TO BE FILLED BY OPS -pending confirmed city/radius list].

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about booking and performing this sacred ritual in .

We recommend building a rain-date or indoor backup into any outdoor booking made between June and November. Talk to us about flexible scheduling when you book.