Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 27, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha — the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity.
The 10‑day festival will conclude with Ganesh Visarjan on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturthi Tithi begins at 1:54 PM on August 26 and ends at 3:44 PM on August 27.
The Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat, considered the most auspicious time for installation and worship, will be from 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM on August 27.
The Divine Arrival!
Where every chant of devotion echoes the spirit of celebration. May his presence bring strength and joy as we embrace the upcoming twelve days of festivity.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 date and time
- Festival date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
- Chaturthi Tithi: Begins 1:54 PM (Aug 26) – Ends 3:44 PM (Aug 27)
- Madhyahna Puja Muhurat: 11:05 AM – 1:40 PM
- Visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi): Saturday, September 6, 2025
Devotees are advised to avoid moon sighting on August 26 between 1:54 PM and 8:29 PM, and on August 27 between 9:28 AM and 8:57 PM, to prevent the traditional Mithya Dosha belief.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 puja muhurat and city‑wise timings
While the general muhurat is the same nationwide, here are examples for major cities:
- Mumbai: 11:24 AM – 1:55 PM
- Delhi: 11:05 AM – 1:40 PM
- Bengaluru: 11:07 AM – 1:36 PM
- Pune: 11:21 AM – 1:51 PM
- Hyderabad: 11:02 AM – 1:33 PM
The Madhyahna period is chosen because it is believed Lord Ganesha was born at midday.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 puja vidhan and rituals
- Preparation: Clean the home and puja area. Decorate with flowers, rangoli, and lights.
- Sthapana (Installation): Place the idol on a red or yellow cloth‑covered altar during the muhurat.
- Pranapratishtha: Invoke Lord Ganesha with mantras like Om Gan Ganapataye Namah.
- Offerings: Present 21 durva grass blades, 21 modaks, red flowers, coconut, jaggery, and fruits.
- Abhishekam: Bathe the idol with Panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, sugar, ghee).
- Aarti: Perform morning and evening aartis with family, singing bhajans.
- Daily Puja: Continue offerings and prayers until Visarjan.
Significance:
Ganesh Chaturthi symbolizes new beginnings, wisdom, and the removal of obstacles.
Celebrated widely in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Goa, it unites communities through devotion, cultural programs, and eco‑friendly practices.
