Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is just around the corner, and the excitement is already in the air. This year, the beloved festival begins on Wednesday, 27th August 2025, and will run for ten glorious days, ending with Ganesh Visarjan on 6th September 2025.
The festival, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and bringer of wisdom and prosperity. Homes, streets, and temples across India will be filled with the sound of dhols, devotional chants, and the fragrance of flowers and modaks.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Puja Timings and Auspicious Muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, the most sacred time to perform the Ganesh Chaturthi puja is during the Madhyahna Muhurat (midday), believed to be the actual birth moment of Lord Ganesh.
- Ganesh Puja Muhurat: 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM (2 hours, 35 minutes)
- Shukla Yoga (Auspicious Period): 12:35 PM to 1:18 PM
- Rahu Kaal (Inauspicious Period): 12:22 PM to 1:59 PM
Pro tip: plan your puja around this window for maximum blessings.
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Moon Sighting: What to Avoid and Why
One unique tradition tied to Ganesh Chaturthi is avoiding the moon on this day. In 2025, devotees are advised not to look at the moon on these timings:
- 26th August: 1:54 PM to 8:29 PM
- 27th August: 9:28 AM to 8:57 PM
Hindu mythology says that those who sight the moon on this day may face false accusations or dishonour. The story goes back to when Ganesha once cursed the Moon God (Chandra), which is why devotees stay cautious even today.
Visarjan 2025: A Grand Farewell
The celebrations wrap up with Anant Chaturdashi, also called Ganesh Visarjan. On 6th September 2025, devotees bid farewell to Bappa by immersing beautifully crafted idols in rivers, lakes, and the sea, chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya” (Come back soon next year, beloved Ganesha).
The immersion symbolizes life’s cycle of creation and dissolution—a reminder that while everything is temporary, our spiritual devotion stays eternal.
How to Perform Ganesh Chaturthi Puja at Home
Here’s a simple step-by-step puja vidhi to welcome Bappa into your home:
- Wake up early, bathe, and wear fresh clothes.
- Place the idol on a chowki covered with red or yellow cloth.
- Sprinkle Gangajal, light a diya, and offer items like modaks, laddoos, flowers, fruits, and durva grass.
- Begin the puja by chanting “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah”.
- Recite Ganesh Katha, Ganesh Stotram, and conclude with Aarti.
- Keep the atmosphere alive with bhajans, kirtans, and devotion-filled gatherings.
If bringing home an idol isn’t possible, visiting temples and offering prayers is equally powerful.
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Why We Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi With Such Devotion
Beyond the festivities, Ganesh Chaturthi is a reminder of Ganesha’s qualities—wisdom, strength, humility, and the power to remove obstacles. His story of rebirth, where an elephant’s head was placed on him by Lord Brahma after Lord Shiva’s mistake, stands as a symbol of hope, protection, and new beginnings.
It’s not just a festival—it’s an emotion that unites families, friends, and entire communities in devotion and joy.
Wishes to Share on Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
Want to spread the festive cheer? Here are a few heartfelt wishes you can share with loved ones:
- “Wishing you happiness, prosperity, and peace this Ganesh Chaturthi.”
- “May Lord Ganesha remove all obstacles from your life and bless you with success.”
- “Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with honesty, love, and joy. Happy Vinayaka Chaturthi!”
- “Ganpati Bappa Morya! May his blessings fill your home and heart.”
Bottom line: Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 begins on 27th August and ends on 6th September. From avoiding moon sighting to performing the midday puja, these traditions carry deep meaning and keep the festive spirit alive. This year, welcome Bappa with devotion, sweets, and lots of love—because with him, every day feels like a celebration.
