Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, beginnings, and removal of obstacles. It is one of the most popular festivals in India, especially in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
The festival is observed to honor the arrival of Lord Ganesha to earth from Mount Kailash, along with his mother, Goddess Parvati. People bring Ganesha idols home or to public pandals and worship them with devotion. It is believed that praying to Ganesha during this time brings good fortune, removes problems, and leads to success in new ventures. The celebration ends with the immersion of the idol in water, symbolizing Ganesha’s return to his divine abode.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 – Date and Muhurat
- Ganesha Chaturthi: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
- Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat: 11:05 AM to 01:40 PM (Duration: 2 Hours 34 Mins)
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: at 01:54 PM on August 26, 2025
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 03:44 PM on August 27, 2025
- Ganesha Visarjan: Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Moon Sighting to Avoid:
- On the previous day (August 26): 01:54 PM to 08:29 PM (Duration: 6 Hours 34 Mins)
- On Ganesha Chaturthi (August 27): 09:28 AM to 08:57 PM (Duration: 11 Hours 29 Mins)
Ganesh Chaturthi Muhurat for Other Cities
| City | Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat |
| Pune | 11:21 AM to 01:51 PM |
| New Delhi | 11:05 AM to 01:40 PM |
| Chennai | 10:56 AM to 01:25 PM |
| Jaipur | 11:11 AM to 01:45 PM |
| Hyderabad | 11:02 AM to 01:33 PM |
| Gurgaon | 11:06 AM to 01:40 PM |
| Chandigarh | 11:07 AM to 01:42 PM |
| Kolkata | 10:22 AM to 12:54 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:24 AM to 01:55 PM |
| Bengaluru | 11:07 AM to 01:36 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 11:25 AM to 01:57 PM |
| Noida | 11:05 AM to 01:39 PM |
Rituals for Ganesh Chaturthi
- Devotees bring a Ganesha idol home.
- They clean and decorate the puja area.
- A special ceremony, Pranapratishtha, invites the deity into the idol.
- The idol receives a bath with scented water.
- It is adorned with new clothes, sandalwood paste, and flowers.
- Modaks, Lord Ganesha’s favorite sweet, are offered. Other sweets and fruits are also offered.
- Durva grass (21 blades) is a key offering.
- Devotees light lamps and incense sticks.
- Mantras are chanted throughout the day.
- Devotees perform aarti with devotional songs
- Some devotees observe a fast.
- People often recite the Ganesha Chaturthi story.
- Families gather for prayers and celebrations.
- People perform the idol’s immersion (Visarjan) in water on the final day.
- Processions accompany the idol to the water body.
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Things to Do or Not to Do on Ganesh Chaturthi
Here are things to consider for Ganesh Chaturthi:
| Things to Do | Things to Avoid |
| Bring the Ganesha idol home. | Disrespecting the idol. |
| Clean the puja area. | Non-vegetarian food. |
| Perform Pranapratishtha. | Onion and garlic consumption. |
| Offer Modaks and sweets. | Arguing or fighting. |
| Offer Durva grass. | Negative thoughts. |
| Light lamps and incense. | Consuming alcohol. |
| Chant mantras. | Showing anger. |
| Perform Aarti. | Forgetting hygiene. |
| Observe fast if able. | Moon sighting on Chaturthi. |
| Recite the Ganesha story. | Causing harm to others. |
| Immerse idol on Visarjan day. | Wastefulness. |
| Maintain devotion. | Unclean surroundings. |
