Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Date, Significance, Rituals & Visarjan Rules

• 31 Jul 2025
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What is Ganesh Chaturthi, and why do we celebrate it?

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in honour of the birthday of the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, namely, Lord Ganesha.

Lord Ganesha, i.e., Vighnaharta, is the one who removes obstacles, and the one who provides wisdom, i.e., Budhhidata. The people believe that anything worked upon or even any puja done without the blessings of Ganesh is not a success.

This festival is also a symbol of harmony, dedication, and celebration in every family.

The Divine Birth of Lord Ganesha

The history of Ganesha's birth is very special:

The story of Lord Ganesha’s birth is one of the most heart-touching. Goddess Parvati wanted someone to guard her while she rested, so she created a little boy from the sandalwood paste from her body. She formed a young boy and gave him life to guard her while she bathed. This boy was none other than Ganesha.

When Lord Shiva returned and tried to enter, Ganesha, not knowing who he was, stopped him because he was just following his mother's order. Lord Shiva became enraged and fought with the boy, and in the heat of the moment, he cut off Ganesha’s head. Seeing this, Goddess Parvati was heartbroken and demanded her son back.

To console her, Lord Shiva ordered his followers to bring the head of the first living being they found facing north. They got back the head of an elephant. Lord Shiva placed it on the boy’s body and blessed him with life again. From that day, Ganesha was known as the God of Wisdom, Prosperity, and Remover of Obstacles.

This divine story is the reason why devotees celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with such love and devotion.

Symbolism in Lord Ganesha’s Form:-

Each element of the body of Lord Ganesh teaches us a life lesson:

• Elephant head- Bigger is wiser
• Big ears -hear more, judge less
• Dimpson eyes -Take deep looks
• Trunk- Strength and flexibility
• Broken tooth - Martyrdom to the truth
• Big belly- Patience-acceptance
• Mouse (vahana) - wisdom should control desires 

When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025?

In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on a  August 27, Wednesday. It occurs on Chaturthi Tithi (4th day) of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Idol installation (murti sthapana) should be done during Madhyahna Kaal (midday) because this is a very auspicious time. Lots of followers also ask the question: how many days until Ganesh Chaturthi, because people start getting ready to receive Ganpati several months in advance.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Date & Auspicious Timings

• Festival Date: 27th August 2025 (Wednesday)
  
  
• Bhadra Shukla Chaturthi Begins: 26th August, 01:54 PM  
   
• Bhadra Shukla Chaturthi Ends: 27th August, 03:44 PM  
  
   

Auspicious Yogas

• Shukla Yoga: 27th August, 12:35 PM – 28th August, 01:18 PM
• Brahma Yoga: 28th August, 01:18 PM – 29th August, 02:13 PM  
  
   

Important Timings

• Midday Ganesh Puja Muhurat: 27th August, 11:05 AM – 01:40 PM
• Chandra Darshan Avoidance Time: 27th August, 09:28 AM – 08:57 PM
• Rahu Kaal: 12:22 PM – 01:59 PM

What is the procedure of Ganesh Chaturthi?

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with love and joy, and devotion. It lasts 3, 5, 7, or 10 days, according to family tradition.

The following are the majorities of rituals:

• Ganesh Puja 2025 - Setting up of Idol with Ved Mantras, flowers, and rituals
• Aarti and Bhajans Every Day- They sing prayers and chant to Lord Ganesha in the morning and evening
• Offerings - Modak, laddoo, durva grass, and fruits offered as bhog
• Fasting (Vrat) - Many of the devotees observe a fast and eat fruits, sabudana, and  Vrat special foods
• Decorations- Homes and pandals are decorated with lights, diyas, and flowers

Ganpati Sthapana to Shodashopachara Puja

1. Avahana – Inviting Lord Ganesha into the idol with lamps, mantras, and Sankalpa.
2. Pran Pratishtha – Infusing life into the idol and welcoming Ganpati Bappa at home or pandal.
3. Shodashopachara – Offering 16 forms of devotion like bathing with holy items, clothes, flowers, Modak, incense, and aarti.
4. Uttar Puja – The farewell ceremony before visarjan with prayers, songs, dance, and aarti.

Decorations & festive atmosphere

It is impossible to have Ganesh Chaturthi festivities and not have gorgeous decorations:

• Sitting of idols on a pedestal or a chowki
• Lamps & Diyas to feel warm and positive
• Flowers & Garlands to make a clear ambience
• There will be Rangoli designs at the entrance welcoming Bappa

Ganesh Puja Fasting Rules 

Many devotees keep fasts during Ganesh Chaturthi, eating light food or fruits as a symbol of discipline and purity. Special Ganesh mantras and Durva grass offerings are made daily. The most loved offerings are modaks and laddoos, considered Lord Ganesha’s favorite sweets.  
 

devotees fast religiously with:

• Fruits such as apples and bananas, and pomegranates are allowed. 
• Kuttu flour foods, sattvic food, and Sabudana khichdi are permissible
• Rock salt (sendha namak) is used instead of normal salt
• Fasting ends with the evening puja and with modak and prasad

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Ganesh Visarjan: Saying Goodbye to Ganpati

Ganesh Chaturthi Visarjan 2025 date is September 6, a Friday known as Anant Chaturdashi.

Visarjan is done earlier by some people on the 3rd, 5th, or 7th day. On the last day, before visarjan, the final aarti is held by devotees to show their gratitude to Lord Ganesha that he came and visiting their houses. An idol is then put into water that people sing with chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya (Come soon next year, Bappa!). This ritual is to remind us of a cycle of life, which tells us that “everything that appears must disappear, but the blessings will always be there”.

Ganesh Visarjan Days & Meaning

• 3rd Day Visarjan  
  Some families do visarjan early (on the 3rd day). It’s usually done by those who prefer a short celebration but with full devotion.
• 5th Day Visarjan  
  Many people choose the 5th day as it represents balance – halfway between short and long celebrations.
• 7th Day Visarjan  
  This is considered a very spiritual day for visarjan. Families who cannot continue till the 10th day often choose this day to bid farewell with joy.
• 10th Day – Anant Chaturdashi (Main Visarjan)  
  The biggest and most popular visarjan. It falls on 6th September 2025 (Friday). Devotees perform the final aarti with grand processions, chanting “Ganpati Bappa 

Visarjan Rules and Moon Sighting

Ganesh Visarjan is performed with devotion, where the idol of Lord Ganesha is immersed in water while chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya.” This ritual symbolizes letting go of obstacles and inviting new beginnings. As per tradition, devotees avoid looking at the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi night, as it is believed to bring false misunderstandings. Instead, they focus on prayers, offerings, and celebrating Bappa’s presence with joy and faith.

Make Your Ganesh Chaturthi Easy with Online Services

Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi becomes easier when tradition meets technology. With online puja services, you can book rituals like Ganesh Sthapana, daily aarti, or visarjan, performed by priests on your behalf, while you join virtually from home. At the same time, you can chat with an astrologer to know the right muhurat, important mantras, and remedies for prosperity. This makes a perfect combination of rituals and guidance that ensures your puja is not only effortless but also spiritually complete.

Conclusion

Ganesh Chaturthi is not only a festival, but it is an emotion of love, faith, and devotion. It makes us reflect that we should erase all the negativity, stay humble, and live wisely. As we build up to the date of the Ganesh festival 2025, we need to ready our homes and hearts with this much-awaited guest. Whatever you may be doing, whether it is puja, fasting, decoration, or visarjan, do it with love.

May Lord Ganesha bring you and your family happiness, prosperity, and wisdom.

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