Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Date, Time and Method of Worship
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: The Ganesh Chaturthi festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. Annually, it begins on the Chaturthi of the Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month, with Ganesh Visarjan occurring on the Chaturdashi of the same Paksha. This celebration spans 10 days, during which people bring Lord Ganesha home and worship him with devotion. Throughout this period, the chant 'Ganpati Bappa Moriya' resonates everywhere.
This year, Ganesh Visarjan will be observed on September 6th, marking the conclusion of ten days of worship and rituals, during which Bappa is immersed with prayers for his swift return the following year. In this context, questions arise about the date of Ganesh Chaturthi this year, the auspicious time for installing Ganpati Bappa, and the method of worship.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025?
Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on August 27. As per the Panchang, the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month begins on August 26 at 1:54 pm and concludes on August 27 at 3:44 pm. Consequently, based on Udayatithi, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on August 27. The Ganesh Visarjan will take place on September 6, 2025.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Shubh Muhrat
Noon is regarded as the ideal time to install Ganesha, as it is believed that he was born at this hour. The favorable period for worshiping Ganesha is from 11:05 AM to 01:40 PM on August 27. During this interval, you can install Ganesha by conducting Puja and rituals. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on a Wednesday, which is considered highly auspicious.
On August 27, there are four auspicious yogas for Ganesh Chaturthi: Shubh Yoga, Shukla Yoga, Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga, and Ravi Yoga.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Vidhi (Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Vidhi)
Ensure the place of worship is thoroughly cleaned and decorated before welcoming Ganesha into your home.
To set up Ganesha, lay a red or yellow fabric on the platform.
Install Ganeshji on the stand at an auspicious time.
To conduct the puja, hold water, flowers, and rice in your hand and make a vow to fast or carry out the puja.
Call upon Lord Ganesha by reciting the mantra 'Om Gan Ganpataye Namah'.
After bathing Lord Ganesha with Panchamrit, dress him in new clothes and jewellery.
Offer modaks, laddus, rice, turmeric, Kalava, Durva, garland and sacred thread to Lord Ganesha.
After this, perform the aarti of Lord Ganesha with the entire family.