Ganesh Chaturthi 2026

The Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on September 10, 2026, according to the Hindu American Community Center. Celebrations are scheduled in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, with public idols installed at local temples and parks.

In New York, the main event will take place at the Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam in Flushing, Queens. Organizers expect over 5,000 attendees for the ten-day festival, which includes daily prayers, cultural performances, and a grand immersion procession on September 20.

Chicago's celebration will be held at the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago in Lemont. The temple plans to host a community feast on September 11, followed by a series of educational workshops on the significance of the festival. Volunteers are already being recruited for event management.

San Francisco's festivities will center around the Golden Gate Park bandshell, with a focus on eco-friendly practices. The organizing committee has mandated the use of clay idols and natural dyes to minimize environmental impact. A recycling drive for immersion materials is also being coordinated with local authorities.

All events are open to the public, and organizers are encouraging early registration for large gatherings. Detailed schedules and volunteer sign-up forms will be available on the respective temple websites starting January 2026.