Lord Ganesh Los Angeles At Home & Online
Ganesh Puja| Book Online or At-Home -Naman Puja in Los Angeles
Worship of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the deity of beginnings, wisdom and success.
Duration: 2 HrsLocation: Los Angeles
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About Ganesh Puja| Book Online or At-Home -Naman Puja in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is enormous, and that's exactly the problem Naman Puja built around. Book the live-streamed online option and a pandit conducts the entire Shodashopachara Puja over video -no accounting for a drive from the Valley to the Westside or down to Orange County. Or book at-home, and a pandit and samagri travel to you within our confirmed LA-area radius for the full in-person ceremony, timed with enough buffer for actual LA traffic.
Ganesh Puja Dates Calendar -Los Angeles
| Ganesha Chaturthi on Monday, September 14, 2026 |
| Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat - 11:34 AM to 02:03 PM |
| Duration - 02 Hours 29 Mins |
| Ganesha Visarjan on Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| On previous day time to avoid Moon sighting - 06:36 PM to 08:12 PM, Sep 13 |
| Duration - 01 Hour 36 Mins |
| Time to avoid Moon sighting - 10:20 AM to 08:43 PM |
| Duration - 10 Hours 23 Mins |
| Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 06:36 PM on Sep 13, 2026 |
| Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 07:14 PM on Sep 14, 2026 |
| Date | Event/Name | Tithi & Timing |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 (Monday) | Sakat Chauth (Lambodara Sankashti) | Magha Krishna Chaturthi Moonrise: 08:03 PM Tithi Begins: 06:31 PM (Jan 5) Tithi Ends: 05:22 PM (Jan 6) |
| February 4, 2026 (Wednesday) | Dwijapriya Sankashti | Phalguna Krishna Chaturthi Moonrise: 09:01 PM Tithi Begins: 10:39 AM (Feb 4) Tithi Ends: 10:52 AM (Feb 5) |
| March 6, 2026 (Friday) | Bhalachandra Sankashti | Chaitra Krishna Chaturthi Moonrise: 09:51 PM Tithi Begins: 04:23 AM (Mar 6) Tithi Ends: 05:47 AM (Mar 7) |
| April 5, 2026 (Sunday) | Vikata Sankashti | Vaishakha Krishna Chaturthi Moonrise: 11:44 PM Tithi Begins: 11:29 PM (Apr 4) Tithi Ends: 01:40 AM (Apr 6) |
| May 4, 2026 (Monday) | Ekadanta Sankashti | Jyeshtha Krishna Chaturthi Moonrise: 11:29 PM Tithi Begins: 04:54 PM (May 4) Tithi Ends: 07:21 PM (May 5) |
| June 3, 2026 (Wednesday) | Vibhuvana Sankashti | Jyeshtha Krishna Chaturthi Moonrise: 11:37 PM Tithi Begins: 08:51 AM (Jun 3) Tithi Ends: 11:00 AM (Jun 4) |
| July 3, 2026 (Friday) | Krishnapingala Sankashti | Ashadha Krishna Chaturthi Moonrise: 11:07 PM Tithi Begins: 10:50 PM (Jul 2) Tithi Ends: 12:09 AM (Jul 4) |
| August 1, 2026 (Saturday) | Gajanana Sankashti | Shravana Krishna Chaturthi Moonrise: 10:00 PM Tithi Begins: 10:37 AM (Aug 1) Tithi Ends: 10:45 AM (Aug 2) |
| August 30, 2026 (Sunday) | Bahula Chaturthi (Heramba Sankashti) | Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi Moonrise: 08:54 PM Tithi Begins: 08:20 PM (Aug 30) Tithi Ends: 07:11 PM (Aug 31) |
| September 29, 2026 (Tuesday) | Vighnaraja Sankashti | Ashwina Krishna Chaturthi Moonrise: 08:33 PM Tithi Begins: 04:39 AM (Sep 29) Tithi Ends: 02:25 AM (Sep 30) |
| October 28, 2026 (Wednesday) | Karwa Chauth (Vakratunda Sankashti) | Kartika Krishna Chaturthi Moonrise: 08:07 PM Tithi Begins: 12:36 PM (Oct 28) Tithi Ends: 09:39 AM (Oct 29) |
| November 27, 2026 (Friday) | Ganadhipa Sankashti | Margashirsha Krishna Chaturthi Moonrise: 07:05 PM (Nov 26) Tithi Begins: 08:18 PM (Nov 26) Tithi Ends: 05:09 PM (Nov 27) |
| December 26, 2026 (Saturday) | Akhuratha Sankashti | Pausha Krishna Chaturthi Moonrise: 08:30 PM Tithi Begins: 06:34 AM (Dec 26) Tithi Ends: 03:42 AM (Dec 27) |
Panchang data sourced from DrikPanchang.com, calculated for the Los Angeles, California time zone (Pacific Time). For the full vidhi and mantra breakdown, see the parent guide: What is Ganesh Puja: Vidhi, Mantra & Significance.
Timing to Avoid -Rahu Kaal in Los Angeles
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Rahu Kaal (Rahu Kalam)
Los Angeles, United States of America•Changes Daily
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Date (Saturday)
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Daylight Window
01:59 PM—01:16 AM
Rahu Kaal Period
10:48 AM - 09:13 AM
Rahu Kaal (Rahu Kalam) is calculated dynamically every day based on the solar position in Los Angeles. In Vedic astrology, Rahu Kaal is considered inauspicious for starting new auspicious activities or travels.
Rahu Kaal is the roughly 90-minute window each day traditionally avoided for starting something auspicious, and its clock time shifts by city because it's calculated from that day's local sunrise and sunset rather than a fixed hour.
Ganesh Puja at Home in Los Angeles
LA's Hindu households are spread across a genuinely wide area -the San Fernando Valley, the Westside, the South Bay, and communities further out toward Orange County -and that spread is the main thing to plan around for an at-home puja. A pandit's drive time from one part of the basin to another can run well over an hour depending on traffic, so booking earlier in the day, or building in an extra buffer for an evening slot, tends to go more smoothly than a tight-window request during rush hour.
Housing here ranges from single-family homes in the Valley with backyard space for a havan, to apartments and condos closer to the Westside where fire restrictions usually apply. LA's Ganesh Chaturthi season overlaps with warm, dry late-summer weather, so prasad -modak especially -should stay in the shade or fridge rather than sit out through a longer ceremony.
Dos and Don'ts:
| Do build in extra buffer time for pandit travel if you're scheduling an at-home puja during typical LA rush hours. |
| Do check building or HOA rules on outdoor flame before planning a havan in denser parts of the city. |
| Don't leave modak or other prasad out in direct heat for long stretches before Naivedyam. |
| Don't schedule the Sankalp to start inside that day's Rahu Kaal window. |
Regional Customs Disclaimer
Ganesh Puja traditions differ across Hindu communities and regions of origin -a Gujarati household's version of the ceremony and its samagri list isn't identical to a Tamil or Marathi household's. Naman Puja's pandits are able to adapt the sequence, mantras, and prasad to your family's own tradition; mention this when you book.
Nearby Temple Information
| Temple | Area | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Siddhivinayak Temple | Brea, CA (Orange County, near LA) | Tue 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat–Sun 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Malibu Hindu Temple | Calabasas, CA (Santa Monica Mountains) | Weekdays 9:00 AM–12:30 PM & 5:00–8:00 PM; Weekends 9:00 AM–8:00 PM |
Hours verified as of July 17, 2026.
Listed for reference only -Naman Puja does not offer temple-based booking; use the CTA above for online or at-home options.
Note that both temples sit some distance from central LA, which is typical for this metro's temple geography.
Samagri and Prasad Responsibility
| At-home puja: Naman Puja's pandit brings durva grass, kumkum, haldi, chandan, akshata, camphor, and betel leaves/supari. Families arrange the Ganesh murti, fresh flowers, a coconut, and mango leaves. |
| Online/live-streamed puja: you'll need your own murti, akshata, kumkum, a diya, and incense ready -a short checklist is sent ahead of your session. |
| Local sourcing tip: Ganesh Groceries on Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia's Little India district stocks puja items alongside its general Indian grocery selection -a fitting, literal-name stop for South Bay and Orange County families needing last-minute samagri. |
Serviceable Area
Naman Puja currently covers a 25 to 50 mile radius around central Los Angeles, including the San Fernando Valley, the Westside, the South Bay, and parts of Orange County such as Artesia and Cerritos.
Service area confirmed as of July 17, 2026.
Given how spread out the metro is, always confirm your specific neighborhood at booking -travel time, not just distance, affects at-home scheduling here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about booking and performing this sacred ritual in Los Angeles.
Our confirmed service radius extends from central LA out to parts of Orange County including Artesia and Cerritos -see the Serviceable Area section above, and confirm your specific address at booking given how spread out the metro is.