Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka Chaturthi, is one of the most loved Hindu festivals in India. It celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings.

In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, especially in Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date & Muhurat

Festival Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat: 11:05 AM – 1:40 PM (IST)
Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 26 August 2025 at 10:24 AM
Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 27 August 2025 at 12:14 PM
Ganesh Visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi): Saturday, 6 September 2025

👉 The Madhyahna (midday) time is considered most auspicious for performing the puja, as it is believed to be the birth time of Lord Ganesha.

Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi symbolizes wisdom, prosperity, and fresh beginnings. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Ganesha during this festival removes obstacles and blesses them with happiness and success.

The festival usually lasts 10 days, starting on Chaturthi Tithi and ending with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi, when the idol of Ganesha is immersed in water with chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya!”

Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step Guide)

Performing Ganesh Puja at home is simple and filled with devotion. Here’s a step-by-step method:

Purify the Home – Clean the house and sprinkle Gangajal (holy water) in the puja area.
Place the Idol – Set Lord Ganesha’s idol on a decorated wooden platform or chowki with flowers and rangoli.
Sankalpa (Intention) – Pray with folded hands, stating your wish for health, wisdom, prosperity, or happiness.
Invoke Lord Ganesha – Light a lamp and incense sticks. Chant mantras like “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”.
Offer Naivedya (Prasad) – Present modaks, laddus, fruits, coconut, and jaggery—Lord Ganesha’s favorites.
Offer Flowers & Durva Grass – Place red flowers and 21 blades of durva grass on the idol. Apply sandalwood, turmeric, and kumkum.
Perform Aarti – Sing or recite Ganesh Aarti while rotating the aarti plate before the idol.
Distribute Prasadam – Share the prasad among family, friends, and neighbors.

Ways to Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi 2025

Home Celebrations: Families decorate their homes, perform daily puja, and prepare special sweets.
Community Celebrations: Large pandals are set up, especially in Maharashtra, with cultural events, music, and devotional programs.
Delicious Recipes: Modak, ladoo, puran poli, and coconut-based sweets are enjoyed during the festival.

Eco-Friendly Ganesh Chaturthi

To protect the environment, many devotees now prefer celebrating with eco-friendly idols made from clay, paper-mache, or natural colors.

Use clay idols that dissolve in water without polluting rivers and lakes.
Opt for home visarjan in a small water tub instead of public water bodies.
Decorate with flowers, banana leaves, and natural materials instead of plastic.

Conclusion

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 will be celebrated on 27 August 2025 with devotion, joy, and unity across India. From knowing the puja muhurat to performing the puja vidhi and adopting eco-friendly celebrations, this festival beautifully combines spirituality and culture.

As we welcome Lord Ganesha into our homes, let us seek his blessings for wisdom, happiness, and prosperity.

Ganpati Bappa Morya! 🙏