Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Date, Puja Timings, Rituals & Celebration Guide

Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganesh Puja is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated in honor of Lord Ganesha, the remover of all the obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity. Every year, millions of devotees in India and all over the world Welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes and communities with a lot of enthusiasm and devotion.

In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Wednesday, 27th August 2025. This year, the festival is expected to be more colorful with many activities, decorations, and prayers.

In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 including the dates and puja timings, rituals and celebrations.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date and Time

• Ganesh Chaturthi Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
• Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 01:54 PM on August 26, 2025
• Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 03:44 PM on August 27, 2025

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the Chaturthi Tithi (fourth day) of the Shukla Paksha (the bright phase of the moon) in the month of Bhadrapada.

Puja Timings for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025

The Ganesh Puja performed at the correct muhurat is said to attract the blessings of prosperity and happiness.

• Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat:
  • 🕐 11:21 AM to 01:51 PM
  • ⏱️ Duration: 2 Hours 31 Minutes

Madhyahna (midday) is considered the most auspicious time to perform Ganesh Puja on this day.

Moon Sighting Timings to Avoid

According to tradition, devotees are not supposed to look at the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi as it is believed to bring false accusations and misunderstandings (linked to the “Syamantaka” story from Hindu mythology).

• Previous Day Moon Sighting to Avoid:
  • 🕐 01:54 PM to 08:48 PM, August 26, 2025
  • ⏱️ Duration: 6 Hours 54 Minutes
• Ganesh Chaturthi Day Moon Sighting to Avoid:
  • 🕐 09:33 AM to 09:21 PM
  • ⏱️ Duration: 11 Hours 49 Minutes

Ganesh Visarjan 2025 Date

The festival ends with Ganesh Visarjan when people dip Lord Ganesha idols into water while reciting prayers for his return during the following year.

Ganesh Visarjan Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

The end of Lord Ganesha’s visit occurs when people say “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya!” (O Lord Ganesha, come again early next year!).

How is Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrated?

Ganesh Chaturthi combines religious devotion with traditional ceremonies and cultural celebrations. Here’s how it unfolds:

1. Idol Installation (Pran Pratishtha): People purchase clay Ganesha idols to place them in decorated pandals either at home or in public spaces. The ceremony includes religious prayers and Vedic rituals which welcome the divine presence.
2. Daily Aarti and Offerings: People conduct aarti ceremonies twice daily during the morning and evening hours. Devotees present Modak sweets as well as fruits coconut and flowers to Lord Ganesha because they believe he loves these offerings.
3. Cultural Events and Community Gatherings: During the festival communities stage cultural events featuring dance performances and musical concerts and religious skits and devotional songs that honor Lord Ganesha.
4. Eco-Friendly Celebrations: The practice of eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi has become widespread in cities because it uses natural clay idols combined with biodegradable decorations to support environmental sustainability.
5. Ganesh Visarjan: The last day features grand processions that carry idols to rivers lakes and seas for their immersion ceremony. The ritual marks the return of Lord Ganesha to Mount Kailash while he carries away the difficulties of his devotees.

Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is not only a festival but a spiritual journey of seeking wisdom, new beginnings and removing obstacles from our lives. Lord Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of any new venture and this day is considered extremely auspicious for starting anything new.

Popular Places to Witness Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

While Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated all over India, some places are famous for their grand celebrations:

• Maharashtra: The three main Ganesh idols in Mumbai are Lalbaugcha Raja and in Pune Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati and Siddhivinayak Temple.
• Odisha: Many regions celebrate with community installations and local traditions.
• Karnataka: Idols and celebrations at Bengaluru’s various public pandals and temples.
• Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: Khairatabad Ganesh, Hyderabad’s famous giant idol.
• Tamil Nadu: Chennai temples and community pandals with beautiful decorations.
• Gujarat: Special Ganesh pandals and immersion processions in cities like Ahmedabad and Surat.

Final Thoughts

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 serves as a day of rituals which also marks the celebration of hope and fresh beginnings and positivity. The happiness of Ganesh Chaturthi brings joy to hearts no matter if you celebrate at home visit a temple or join a public pandal.

Make your homes ready and welcome Lord Ganesha’s idol into your space while deepening your devotion. Through your devotion to Lord Ganesha may you receive his blessings for success and prosperity while he removes all obstacles.

Ganpati Bappa Morya!

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