Ganesh Chaturthi: Auspicious Date, Puja Muhurat, Rituals, Celebrity Wishes & Global Celebrations

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a revered Hindu festival commemorating the birth of Lord Ganesha—the emblem of wisdom, prosperity, and obstacle removal. In 2025, this vibrant celebration unfolds on Wednesday, August 27, culminating with Ganesh Visarjan on Saturday, September 6, marking ten days of devotion and festivity.

Date & Puja Timings

Drik Panchang states that the Chaturthi Tithi begins at 1:54 PM on August 26 and concludes at 3:44 PM on August 27. The most holy time for the Madhyahna Ganesha Puja on August 27 is from 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM. Indian cities have their own muhurats that help families plan their celebrations:

• Chandigarh: 11:07 AM – 1:42 PM

• Delhi: 11:05 AM – 1:40 PM

• Mumbai: 11:24 AM – 1:55 PM

Based on old stories, devotees are told not to see the moon to escape Mithya Dosha (false accusations):

• August 26: 1:54 PM – 8:29 PM

• August 27: 9:28 AM – 8:57 PM

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Spiritual Significance and Celestial Alignments

People think that the 2025 festival will be especially lucky because Mercury and Venus will be in Cancer during Preeti Yoga, Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Indra-Brahma Yoga, and Lakshmi-Narayan Yoga.

These rare planetary alignments are thought to bring success and harmony. Worshipping during this time is also thought to help balance out the bad effects of Rahu and Ketu, which leads to spiritual growth and clarity.

Vedic Rituals and Practices

People who worship Ganapati do traditional ceremonies like Shodashopachara Ganapati Puja during the Madhyahna period. They give sweets like modaks and chant mantras like “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah”. Guardians of spacecraft Vastu suggest ways to bring in wealth and good energy, such as putting the figure in the northeast, keeping things clean, and using certain colors, crystals, and yantras.

Eco-Friendly Approaches & Regional Practices

People are becoming more aware of the environment, so clay or cow-dung idols are becoming more popular instead of the poisonous plaster-of-paris ones. Also, eco-friendly immersion methods like dissolving the idol at home are becoming more popular.

In Odisha, markets are full of people selling idols for ₹2,000 to ₹20,000 and getting ready for the holiday season to make traditional meals like Chuda Ghasa, Bundi-Seo, and Rasi ladoos. Because of inflation, the prices of candy and decorations have gone up by 20–30%, so many families are giving veggies and other simple things.

Celebrations in India and Around the World

All over the country, homes, clubs, schools, and pandals are decorated with religious and festive items. Bollywood stars like Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, Abhishek Bachchan, and Ajay Devgn have shared heartfelt wishes, modak posts, and religious glimpses, making the festival more glamorous and joyful for everyone.

Indian groups living outside of India are combining old and new ways of life. For example, on Ganesh Chaturthi in the USA, people celebrate with pujas, bhajans, homemade modaks, and eco-friendly immersion activities in public places or at home.

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Conclusion

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is a celebration for the ages—rooted in ancient lore, enriched by auspicious cosmic alignments, and elevated by eco-conscious and culturally creative celebrations. Whether through traditional rituals or modern interpretations, this festival continues to unite devotees in spiritual devotion, social harmony, and festive joy.

From the placement of an idol to the echoes of Bollywood songs, Ganpati Bappa continues to inspire wisdom, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles for millions.