Dates
14 - 19 Sept 2026
Registration Now Open
Family Pooja & Vedic Homa Registration
Participate with your family — book a personalised Family Pooja or a Vedic Homa (Havan) during our 5-day celebration, 14–18 September. Slots are limited and fill up fast, so register early.
Family Pooja — €20 / family
Vedic Homa — €50 / family
General Darshan & Aarti — Free
Festival Highlights
14–19 September 2026 — day by day.
14 SEPMonday
Prana Pratishtha
Welcoming Lord Ganesha with sacred rituals.
15-17 SEPTue - Thu
Daily Pooja, Aarti & Devotional Celebrations
Join us each evening for pooja, aarti and community devotion.
18 SEPFriday
Food Mela & Main Event
Delicious food stalls, cultural programs and community celebration.
19 SEPSaturday
Grand Procession & Visarjan
Dhol, dancing, devotion and Bappa's farewell procession.
At a Glance
Three core takeaways, kept simple.
Primary Venue
Grillplatz Hardtwald
Entry
Free for Everyone
Venue Location
We've moved to a spacious outdoor venue to welcome everyone comfortably:
Grillplatz Hardtwald, Linkenheimer Allee 3, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen.
Community Volunteers
Perform, volunteer, sponsor or support — everyone is welcome to get involved.
Setup Team
Tent staging, structural preparation, and assembly support ahead of the festival.
Decoration Team
Altar aesthetics, floral design, and overall traditional event styling.
Pooja Team
Coordination of specific ritual offerings, layout, and ceremonial flow.
Prasad Team
Food logistics management, clean distribution packaging, and support.
Cultural Performers
Share your talent — dance, music or skits — during the Food Mela & Main Event on 18 Sep.
We are actively organizing working groups for site prep, daily pooja operations, and the Food Mela. Reach out via WhatsApp to coordinate your availability.
Our Sponsors
With heartfelt thanks to the local businesses supporting Ganesh Utsav 2026.
Event Contacts
Connect directly with community organizers via WhatsApp.
Support Resources
Pooja & Homa Registration
Pricing, daily Homa schedule, and the registration form.
Seva Options
Community micro-coordination and structural task assignments.
Prasadam Mela
Catering updates, meal registration, and culinary workflow management.
Setup Logistics
Comprehensive layout blueprints, visual aesthetics, and timing slots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
Is it really free?
Yes — entry is completely free for everyone, no tickets or registration required. Just come along.
Is it kid-friendly?
Absolutely — families and children are welcome at every part of the festival, from daily aarti to the Food Mela.
What should I wear?
Comfortable, casual clothing is fine. Many guests wear traditional attire for aarti and the procession, but it's not required.
Is there parking nearby?
Grillplatz Hardtwald has limited on-site space, so street parking nearby is your best bet — carpooling is appreciated. We'll share more specific guidance closer to the event.
What happens if it rains?
The festival goes ahead rain or shine, with tented and covered areas on site. We'll post any weather updates via the WhatsApp group.
How can I volunteer or sponsor?
Wonderful! Check out our Seva page or message any organizer on WhatsApp — we'd love the help.
Do I need to register for Pooja or Homa?
Yes — general darshan and Aarti are free for everyone, but Family Pooja and Vedic Homa (Havan) need separate registration with strictly limited slots. See the Pooja & Homa Registration page to book.
Spread the Word!
Help us bring our community together — forward this to your friends, family and local WhatsApp groups so more people from Karlsruhe and the surrounding region can join us in celebrating Bappa.