When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025? Date, History, Significance, Muhurat, Rituals And Celebrations – News18

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 celebrations will begin on August 27 and conclude with the visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi, which falls on September 6.

Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Ganesh Utsav or Vinayaka Chaturthi. (File pic)

Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Ganesh Utsav or Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival commemorating the birth of the elephant-headed god Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is regarded as the god of knowledge, wealth, and good fortune. He is also called Gajanana, Dhoomraketu, Ekdanta, Vakrtunda, and Siddhi Vinayaka.

Lord Ganesha, who is revered for removing barriers, is always called upon at the beginning of new undertakings, intellectual activities, or commercial endeavours. The Hindu community in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and even abroad celebrate the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebration with great fervour.

When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025? Date and Timings

According to the Gregorian calendar, the 10-day celebration starts on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which normally occurs in August or September.

In 2025, the much-loved festivities and rituals will begin on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, with the Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat, which will last from 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM.

Meanwhile, the Ganesh Visarjan is set for Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Shubh Muhurat

As per Drik Panchang, the Chaturthi Tithi will commence at 01:54 PM on August 26, 2025, and end at 03:44 PM on August 27, 2025.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Sthapana Muhurat

Ganesh Puja is celebrated during Madhyahna since it is believed that Lord Ganesh was born around this time. According to the Hindu calendar, Madhyahna Kala equals midday. It is the period of time between dawn and dusk that is split into five equal portions.

According to Drik Panchang, the Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat is scheduled on August 27, 2025, from 11:05 AM to 01:40 PM and the duration is 2 hours 34 minutes.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: History, Significance, and How it is Celebrated?

India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival that originated in the 17th century under the Maratha Empire when Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj observed it to encourage togetherness and nationalism.

Furthermore, freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak utilised it to inspire independence and bring people together during the British colonial era, which is when it acquired popularity.

Hindu mythology states that the Goddess Parvati created Ganesha by breathing life into him with her own body. He is revered as the deity of knowledge, intelligence, and wisdom and is known as the ‘Vighnaharta,’ or the remover of impediments.

The festival transcends all barriers, uniting individuals from all backgrounds, irrespective of caste, creed, or religion, in honour of Lord Ganesha’s heavenly presence.

Devotees bring clay statues of Lord Ganesha into their houses and adorn them with flowers and rangoli patterns during Ganesh Chaturthi.

They take a bath, get up early, dress cleanly, observe fasting, and carry out daily puja rituals.

In addition, the event is celebrated by cooking a delectable food, dancing to drum beats, and singing and performing religious songs. Devotees end the pooja with the chanting of the “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah” mantra, to ensure a joyful and prosperous celebration.

Ganesh Chaturthi is an occasion to honour the heavenly attributes of Lord Ganesha, meditate on one’s spirituality, and celebrate India’s common cultural heritage.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Rituals

Here’s a comprehensive step-by-step explanation of the traditional ceremonies done during Ganesh Chaturthi:

Install Ganesha idol: Begin by placing a Ganesha statue, which can be made of clay, wood, or metal, in your home or at a public place.
Prana Pratishta (Invocation of life): After placing the idol, do the first puja by bathing it and offering prayers, food, and flowers. A priest will execute rituals and chant mantras to bring the Ganesha idol to life.
Sing bhajans and kirtans: To honour Lord Ganesha and commemorate the occasion, sing bhajans (devotional songs) and kirtans (devotional chants).
Shodashopachara (16-fold worship): To worship Lord Ganesha, perform the Shodashopachara Puja, a series of sixteen traditional procedures. The steps are: Avahana and Pratishthapan; Asana Samarpan; Padya Samarpan; Arghya Samarpan; Achamana; Snana Mantra; Vastra Samarpan and Uttariya Samarpan; Yajnopavita Samarpan; Gandha; Akshata; Pushpa Mala, Shami Patra, Durvankura, Sindoor; Dhoop; Deep Samarpan; Naivedya and Karodvartan; ambula, Narikela, and Dakshina Samarpan; Neerajan and Visarjan. Present 16 varieties of offerings, including flowers, fruits, chocolates, and modaks. Modaks are particularly noteworthy because they are thought to be Lord Ganesha’s favourite pleasure.
Uttarpuja (final worship): On the tenth day, complete the final worship rituals, repeat mantras, ask Lord Ganesha’s blessings, and prepare to say goodbye.
Ganpati Visarjan (Immersing the Ganesha idol): Ganpati Visarjan, in which the Ganesha statue is immersed in a river or ocean, marks the end of the festival celebrations.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Fasting Rules

Types of Fasting

Nirjal Fasting: This severe fast requires abstaining from both food and water for the full day.
Phalahar Fasting: Fruits, nuts, and dairy products such as milk and yoghurt can all be consumed.
Satvik Fasting: This entails consuming basic vegetarian foods like sabudana (tapioca pearls), fruits, veggies, and nuts.

Fasting Guidelines

Choose the duration of your fast based on your particular preferences and health. You might fast for the full day or restrict it to specific times or meals.
Physical and mental purity should be maintained throughout the fast. Stop thinking negatively and gossiping about others. Engage in spiritual practices such as prayer and mantra recitation.
Non-vegetarian foods are prohibited during the Ganesh Chaturthi fast.
Many devotees even forgo eating onion and garlic throughout the fast.
Fasting meals should be cooked with little spices and oils.
Common salt is normally avoided while fasting. Instead, rock salt (sendha namak) is used since it is considered pure and suitable for fasting.
If you are observing a nirjal fast, drink plenty of water before and after.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: When is Anant Chaturdashi?

Anant Chaturdashi is a Hindu festival that takes place on the 14th day of the lunar month of Bhadrapada, which falls in September. This festival is devoted to Lord Vishnu and concludes the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

According to Drik Panchang, Anant Chaturdashi will take place on September 6, 2025.

On this day, ardent devotees execute special prayers and rituals, which commonly include immersing Ganesh figurines in water to symbolise the deity’s return to his celestial abode.

Devotees celebrate Anant Chaturdashi by fasting and praying to Lord Vishnu for wealth and good health. Tying a holy thread around the wrist is an important practice that is said to bring good fortune and protection.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Is it a bank holiday in India

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulation, banks in India are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, as well as on Sundays and other regional and national holidays.

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In addition, banks in numerous states are closed for Ganesh Chaturthi. Banks are closed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Goa. However, banks in other states operate as usual.