Vinayagar Chaturthi 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Kozhukattai Recipe and Temple Guide

Why this matters to Tamil Nadu

Vinayagar Chaturthi is one of Tamil Nadu's most widely observed festivals — celebrated in homes, temple pandals, and streets across all 38 districts. For devotees, knowing the exact puja muhurat, the correct rituals, the moon avoidance window, and Visarjan date is essential for observing the festival correctly. For families planning temple visits today, the guide to major Vinayagar temples and special trains helps avoid the confusion of festival-day crowds and transport. This is also Tamil Nadu's highest-volume search topic today — the VizhiTN article serves as a one-stop civic reference for the state's millions of Ganesha devotees.