In Hinduism, Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals. It commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the deity of knowledge, prosperity, and fresh starts. In 2025, the festival will start on Wednesday, August 27. The 10-day celebration will end with Ganesh Visarjan on Saturday, September 6.
When Is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025?
According to the Hindu calendar, Ganesh Chaturthi comes on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi of the Bhadrapada month. In 2025, the Chaturthi Tithi will begin on August 26 at 1:54 p.m. and end on August 27 at 3:44 p.m.
The most important time for prayers, called the Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat, will be on August 27 from 11:12 a.m. to 1:44 p.m. This time is believed to be the best to worship Lord Ganesha and ask for his blessings. The festival will conclude on September 6 with Ganesh Visarjan, which happens on Anant Chaturdashi.
How Do People Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great devotion in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. Families bring home idols of Lord Ganesha, perform pujas every day, and offer sweets like modak and laddus, which are believed to be his favourites.
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Homes are decorated with flowers, rangoli designs, and lights. The devotees offer prayers for wealth, joy, and health in addition to performing aarti and singing devotional songs. In many places, large pandals with beautifully decorated Ganesha idols are set up where people gather in huge numbers.
Ganesh Visarjan, when the idols are carried out in processions and submerged in rivers, lakes, or the sea, marks the end of the celebration. Devotees chant, dance, and sing “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya,” during the visarjan, which means “O Lord Ganesha, please come back early next year.”
Story of Lord Ganesha’s Birth
According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati created Ganesha out of sandalwood paste. While she took a bath, she asked him to watch over the entry. Young Ganesha stopped Lord Shiva from visiting her.
Angered, Lord Shiva cut off Ganesha’s head. Goddess Parvati was devastated to see this and insisted on her son’s return. Lord Shiva gave Ganesha a new life and swapped his head for an elephant’s to soothe her. Additionally, he blessed him by declaring that before beginning any puja or ritual, Lord Ganesha would be worshipped.
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Why is Ganesh Chaturthi Important?
Lord Ganesha is known as the source of good fortune and the remover of barriers. Many people believe this festival is the best time to begin something new, whether it is a marriage, business, or project.
The festival has both religious and social value. It brings families, friends, and entire communities together. Streets come alive with music, devotion, and joy for 10 days. For many people, Ganesh Chaturthi is about more than simply devotion, it’s also about harmony, joy, and community.
