Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, celebrates Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom, prosperity, and remover of obstacles. Devotees across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and other states prepare to welcome the festival with great fervor.
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 will be observed on Wednesday, 27 August, according to Drikpanchang. The ten-day festival, Ganeshotsav, will conclude on Anant Chaturdashi (Ganesh Visarjan) on Saturday, 6 September 2025, when idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in rivers, lakes, or the sea amid grand processions.
Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi
On this auspicious day, devotees bring Lord Ganesha idols to their homes, offer prayers, observe fasts, and prepare special dishes. Worship is believed to bring wisdom, good fortune, and prosperity.
Muhurat Timings for Ganesh Puja
- Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat: 11:05 AM to 01:40 PM (preferred, as Lord Ganesha was born during Madhyahna Kala)
- Moon Sighting to Avoid: 01:54 PM to 08:29 PM on 26 August 2025 (moon sighting is believed to cause Mithya Dosham, or false accusations)
City-wise Ganesh Chaturthi Muhurat (2025)
- Pune: 11:21 AM – 01:51 PM
- New Delhi: 11:05 AM – 01:40 PM
- Chennai: 10:56 AM – 01:25 PM
- Jaipur: 11:11 AM – 01:45 PM
- Hyderabad: 11:02 AM – 01:33 PM
- Gurgaon: 11:06 AM – 01:40 PM
- Chandigarh: 11:07 AM – 01:42 PM
- Kolkata: 10:22 AM – 12:54 PM
- Mumbai: 11:24 AM – 01:55 PM
- Bengaluru: 11:07 AM – 01:36 PM
- Ahmedabad: 11:25 AM – 01:57 PM
- Noida: 11:05 AM – 01:39 PM
Tithi Timings
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 01:54 PM, 26 August 2025
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 03:44 PM, 27 August 2025
Devotees eagerly await the first look of Mumbai’s famous Lalbaugcha Raja, unveiled on Sunday evening, adding to the festive excitement.
