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Time of India
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- Time of India
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 start and end date: Know auspicious timings, rituals and Vinayaka Chaturthi wishes
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is one of the biggest Hindu festivals in Indian that is celebrated with a lot of devotion, enthusiasm and austerity. This auspicious festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed son of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed with devotion, faith, and enthusiasm, as devotees welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes and temples. The festival typically lasts for ten days, featuring prayers, rituals, and cultural celebrations. Huge processions carrying beautifully decorated idols of Lord Ganesha, devotional music, and dance add to the festive spirit. Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date and Puja Muhurat According to Drik Panchang, Ganesh Chaturthi in 2025 will begin on 27th August. The most auspicious time to perform the Ganesh Chaturthi puja is the Madhyahna Muhurat, which symbolises the exact time of Lord Ganesha's birth. Ganesh Puja Muhurat: 11:05 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. (2 hours 35 minutes) Shukla Yoga (Auspicious Period): 12:35 p.m. to 1:18 p.m. Rahukaal (Inauspicious Period): 12:22 p.m. to 1:59 p.m. Ganesh Visarjan 2025 Date and Timings After ten days of festivities, the grand farewell to Lord Ganesha takes place on Anant Chaturdashi. In 2025, Ganesh Visarjan will be held on 6th September 2025. On this day, idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in rivers, lakes, or seas with chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya', marking the end of the festival. Performing the Ganesh Chaturthi puja during this midday timing is considered highly auspicious, as it is believed to invite divine blessings for prosperity and success. Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 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. Moon Sighting on Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 An important tradition linked to Ganesh Chaturthi is avoiding moon sighting. In 2025, devotees are advised not to see the moon during the following times: - 26th August 2025: 1:54 p.m. to 8:29 p.m. - 27th August 2025: 9:28 a.m. to 8:57 p.m. According to Hindu mythology, looking at the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi can bring false accusations and dishonour. This belief comes from a fascinating legend involving Lord Ganesha and the moon god. Why We Should Not Sight The Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi The story goes that once, Lord Ganesha attended a feast hosted by Lord Kubera, the god of wealth. Known for his unmatched appetite, Ganesha consumed everything served and even all the food in Kubera's kingdom. Later, as Ganesha rode back on his mouse mount, the moon god (Chandra) mocked him for his unusual appearance and large belly. Offended, Ganesha cursed the moon, declaring that anyone who looked at it on Ganesh Chaturthi would face baseless accusations and humiliation. When the moon apologised, Ganesha softened the curse, limiting its effect to just one day of the year - Ganesh Chaturthi. Since then, avoiding moon sighting during Ganesh Utsav has become a customary practice. Why Ganesh Chaturthi Is Celebrated With Devotion Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a festival but a spiritual journey. It reminds devotees of Ganesha's qualities - wisdom, strength, and the power to remove obstacles. Families and communities gather to worship him, seek his blessings for success, and celebrate unity and joy. The story of his rebirth - when Lord Brahma placed an elephant's head on young Ganesha after Lord Shiva mistakenly severed it - symbolises hope, renewal, and divine protection. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi wishes and messages to share On this occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I wish Lord Ganpati visits your home with bags full of happiness, prosperity, and peace. Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival of Lord Ganesh. Spread the message of honesty, and love through this world. Destroy your sorrows; Enhance your happiness; And create goodness all around you! Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! Hope this year is super joyous and prosperous. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you and your family! Wishing you a Happy Vinayak Chaturthi. May the grace of God keep enlightening your lives and bless you always. Modak for energy and taste, Boondi Laddoo to drown your sorrows, and Peda to relish worldly offerings. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! May the Lord Vighna Vinayaka remove all obstacles and shower you with luck and prosperity. Happy Vinayak Chaturthi. Om Gan Ganapatay Namo Namah! Shri Siddhivinayak Namo Namah! Ashta Vinayak Namo Namah! Ganapati Bappa Moraiya! On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I pray to Ganpati to always keep us safe from problems in life and show us the right path to walk on. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi. Let us offer prayers to Lord Ganesh with all our hearts and best of our intentions to seek his blessings and love for a beautiful life. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi. I heartily wish Lord Ganesha fills your home with prosperity and fortune. Best wishes on Ganesh Chaturthi! Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 will begin on 27th August and end with Ganesh Visarjan on 6th September 2025. Devotees must also remember the tradition of avoiding moon sighting on 26th and 27th August to stay clear of bad omens. This ten-day festival of faith, rituals, and celebrations unites people in devotion to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the harbinger of prosperity. (Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.) 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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
'It's been 4 days…': Punjab man's wife, her mother missing in Kishtwar disaster
Mandeep Saini came with his wife to her parental home in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, where she celebrated Raksha Bandhan on August 9. He stayed three days and left for home in Punjab on August 12 morning, for her wife to follow in a few days. She left with the family for a pilgrimage to the Chandi Mata Mandir in Machail just hours later, and is missing since flash floods hit the route to the shrine that same afternoon. Search and rescue operation underway after flash flood triggered by cloudburst at Chasoti village in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. (PTI) At least 60 people, most of them pilgrims to the Hindu shrine, were killed in the disaster triggered reportedly by a cloudburst. Bodies are still being recovered from Chasoti village and its surroundings. "A day after a returned, on August 13, I got a call from my wife's brother-in-law. He told me about the cloudburst and said that my wife and her mother were lost," Saini told ANI. They were a group of eight on the Machail Mata Yatra, but six are now on their way back after being rescued. 'I went back to Punjab on the morning of August 12, around 7 am. Around 10.30 am the same day, she went for darshan to Machail Mata Mandir,' Saini said, 'It's been four days, and we still have no clue where (my wife and my mother-in-law) are. My mind is not functioning. I last spoke to her at Udhampur station." He sought government help: 'I have no other request except to please find them.' Meanwhile, security forces intensified the rescue and relief operations in the area. Major General APS Bal of the Indian Army, which is leading the efforts, said the army had reached the site within 45 minutes of the disaster. 'All the security forces are trying their best to rescue as many people as possible from the area affected by the cloudburst. We are also providing relief to the local people who have suffered due to this disaster,' he said on Saturday. Earlier, on Saturday, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the affected areas and met affected families. He confirmed the recovery of 55 bodies so far, with many people still missing. Expressing deep sorrow, he announced compensation from the CM's Relief Fund: ₹2 lakh for the family of each deceased; ₹1 lakh for severely injured; and ₹50,000 for minor injuries, besides compensation for damage to buildings.
Hans India
3 hours ago
- Hans India
Tirupati reverberates with ‘Hare Krishna' chants as city marks Krishnashtami
Tirupati: The pilgrim city of Tirupati came alive on Saturday with grand celebrations of Krishnashtami, as thousands of devotees thronged temples to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. The biggest draw of the day was the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Hare Krishna Lotus Temple, where over one lakh devotees were estimated to have offered prayers and took part in the festivities. By early morning, Hare Krishna Road, where the temple is located, was packed with worshippers. The chants of Hare Rama, Hare Krishna echoed through the streets, creating a deeply devotional atmosphere. The ISKCON temple was beautifully decorated with flowers and lights, drawing admiration from visitors. Special bhajans and cultural programmes were organised throughout the day, with devotees participating enthusiastically. In the evening, the traditional Utlotsavam became the highlight, as groups of youngsters tried to reach a hanging pot while others playfully sprayed water to stop them – a recreation of Lord Krishna's childhood pranks. Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu also joined the celebrations at ISKCON, where temple authorities arranged for his darshan. He later offered prayers for the well-being and prosperity of the city's people. The MLA lauded the arrangements made by the temple management to provide hassle free darshan to the devotees. Police put in place heavy security and traffic diversions to ensure smooth movement of devotees around the temple area. Thanks to the arrangements, the celebrations went off peacefully despite the massive crowd. Other temples across Tirupati also saw steady footfall. At the Sri Venugopala Swamy temple near Palani theatre, special rituals were held, and Annadanam was organised for devotees who could not make it to the crowded ISKCON temple.
