When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025? Date, puja timings, rituals, and significance explained
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Lord Ganesha is welcomed with open arms, grand processions, and heartfelt prayers. Known as the remover of obstacles, the god of wisdom, prosperity, and beginnings, Ganesha holds a special place in every Hindu household.
In 2025, the festival falls in August, and it promises to be a day of high energy, collective devotion, and sacred rituals across the country. What makes Ganesh Chaturthi special is not just the traditions or the pujas, but the emotion and unity it stirs among people.
Whether it's the joy of bringing Ganesha home, the preparation of sweets like modaks, or the bittersweet farewell during visarjan, every moment is filled with love and meaning.
Here are the exact dates, timings, and puja rituals of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 date and timing
Ganesh Chaturthi in 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, 27 August. The Chaturthi Tithi, which marks the beginning of the celebrations, starts on 26 August at 1:54 PM and ends on 27 August at 3:44 PM, according to Drikpanchange
Why is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated
The roots of this grand festival go way back.
According to historical records, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj supported the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi during the Maratha Empire to promote social unity and devotion. Later, during British rule, Lokmanya Tilak transformed it into a large-scale public festival to build a sense of togetherness and nationalism among Indians. This turned the celebration into a movement that connected people across communities.
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The Story behind Lord Ganesha's birth
The legend of Ganesha's birth is both powerful and emotional. As described in Hindu texts, Goddess Parvati created Ganesha from turmeric paste and asked him to guard her while she bathed. When Lord Shiva returned and was denied entry, a battle broke out.
Tragically, Shiva severed Ganesha's head, but after seeing Parvati's deep sorrow, Shiva revived Ganesha using an elephant's head and blessed him to be worshipped before all other gods.
As mentioned in the sacred texts, Ganesha became the 'Pratham Pujya' and 'Vighnaharta', the first to be worshipped and the remover of obstacles.
How to perform Ganesh Puja at home
Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi at home is simple yet deeply spiritual. Begin by waking up early, taking a bath, and placing Lord Ganesha's idol on a clean, decorated platform. Offer modaks, durva grass, flowers, and sweets. Light a diya and chant mantras with devotion.
One of the most powerful mantras to chant is, 'Om Gam Ganapataye Namah'
Also, as per tradition, one can also chant these two well-known mantras during your prayers:
'Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam KuruMe Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada.'
'Ekadantam Mahakayam Lambodaram Gajananam, Vighneshwaram Devam Herambam Pranamamyaham.'
These chants are believed to bring peace, success, and protection in life.
Ganesh Visarjan 2025
The final and emotional part of the festival is Ganesh Visarjan, which will happen on 6 September 2025. People carry the idol in grand processions filled with music, dance, and chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya!' before immersing it in water. This marks the end of Ganesha's earthly visit and the hope that he returns again next year.
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