Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Here's why you shouldn't sight the moon on Vinayaka Chaturthi
The 10-day Ganesh Utsav in 2025 will begin on Tuesday, 26th August and will conclude with Ganesh Visarjan (idol immersion) on Saturday, 6th September.
In Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is honoured as a symbol of knowledge, good fortune, wisdom and prosperity. It is a common practice to worship him before starting any new journey, business, or important work to seek blessings for success.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Start And End Date
Moon Sighting on Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
Traditionally, devotees are advised to avoid moon sighting on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. In 2025, the moon should not be seen on 26th August from 1:54 PM to 8:29 PM and
9:28 a.m. to 8:57 p.m on August 27. This belief is rooted in an ancient Hindu legend.
The Story Behind Avoiding the Moon Sighting on Ganesh Chaturthi
The story goes that Lord Kubera, the god of wealth, once invited Lord Shiva to a grand feast. Lord Shiva did not attend but sent young Ganesha in his place. Ganesha, known for his large appetite, ate all the food prepared and even consumed everything available in Kubera's city.
Later that night, while travelling on his mouse, Ganesha was mocked by Chandra (the moon) for his unusual appearance and round belly tied with a serpent. Hurt and angered, Ganesha cursed the moon, saying that anyone who looked at it on Ganesh Chaturthi would face false accusations and humiliation for a year.
When the moon apologised, Ganesha reduced the curse to one day only – Ganesh Chaturthi. Since then, devotees avoid looking at the moon during the festival to escape bad luck. This story also teaches the values of humility and respect.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Puja Vidhi
- Devotees must wake up early, take a bath and wear nice clean clothes.
- Take a chowki, cover it with red or yellow cloth and place the idol.
- Sprinkle Ganga Jal, Light a diya, Put haldi - kumkum tilak on forehead, offer Laddo or Modak, yellow flower vermillion, Meetha Paan, Paan supari laung, 5 types of dry fruits, 5 types of fruits and cover the head with a beautiful dupatta.
- Decorate the place where the idol is placed with different decorative materials.
- Start Pooja with the "Om Gan Ganpataye Namah" Mantra.
- Recite Bindayak Katha, Ganesh Stotram and chant Ganesh Aarti.
- People must do bhajan kirtan during these days.
- These days are considered to be most auspicious and sacred so those who are not able to bring Lord Ganesha at home, can offer prayers by visiting temples and offering laddoos and Durva to the Lord Ganpati.
The visarjan symbolises the natural cycle of creation and dissolution, reminding devotees that everything in life is temporary, yet spiritual devotion remains eternal.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Puja Mantra
1. Om Gan Ganpataye Namah..!!
2. Om Shree Ganeshaye Namah..!!
3. Om Vakratund Mahakaye Suryakoti Samaprabha,
Nirvighnam Kurumaydev Sarv Karyeshu Sarvada..!!
4. Ekdantaye Vidmahe Vakratundaye,
Dheemahi Tanno Danti Prachodayat..!!
5. Gajananam Bhuta Ganadhi Sevitam
Kapittha Jambu Palasara Bhaksitam |
Uma Sutam Shoka Vinasha Karanam
Namami Vignesvara Pada Pankajam ||
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Rituals Performed During the 10-day Ganesh Utsav
During this 10-day duration of Ganesh Chaturthi, there are 16 rituals performed. Among them we can broadly classify them as 4 key rituals:
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Avahana and Pran Pratishtha Ritual
This is the ritual to be performed to sanctify the Ganpati idol. After doing 'Deep-Prajwalan' and 'Sankalpa,' this is the first step taken by the devotees. Lord Ganesha is reverently invited with mantra recitation, and life is evoked within the idol placed in the pandal, temple or home.
Shodashopachara Ganesh Chaturthi Ritual
Next step involves the tradition of 16-step puja wherein 'shodasha' means 16 and upachara means 'devoutly offering the lord', in Sanskrit.
Having washed Ganesha's feet, the idol is bathed in milk, ghee, honey, curd, sugar (panchamrit snan) followed by scented oil and then ganga jal. Then new vastra/clothes are offered (vastra, uttariya samarpan); along with flowers, unbroken rice (Akshata), garland, sindoor, and chandan. The idol is decked and worshipped religiously by offering modak, betel leaves, coconut (naivedya) lighting incense sticks, diyas, chanting hymns, mantras.
FAQs on Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
Q. What is the date of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025?
Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Tuesday, 26th August 2025.
Q. What is the Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 date in Mumbai, Maharashtra?
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai and Maharashtra will fall on 26th August 2025.
Q. When is Ganesh Visarjan 2025?
Ganesh Visarjan 2025 will be held on Saturday, 6th September 2025.
Q. On which date will Ganpati arrive in 2025?
In 2025, Ganpati will arrive on 26th August. (Some traditions also mention 19th September for local celebrations.)
Q. Who started Ganesh Chaturthi?
Historical evidence suggests that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj began the celebration to promote culture and unity. Later, Lokmanya Tilak revived it during the freedom movement.
Q. What is the puja time for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025?
The Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat will be from 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM (2 hours 35 minutes).
Q. Is Ganesh Chaturthi 10 days or 11 days?
The festival is celebrated for 10 days, ending with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi.
Q. Is Ganesh Chaturthi a national holiday?
Ganesh Chaturthi is not a nationwide holiday. It is a regional holiday celebrated in states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Q. Is Ganesh Chaturthi a bank holiday?
According to RBI, banks will remain closed for Ganesh Chaturthi in seven states – Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Goa.
Q. What is Lord Ganesha's favourite food?
Lord Ganesha loves Modak, a sweet dumpling made of rice or wheat flour filled with coconut and jaggery, usually steamed.
(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)
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