Ashadha Vinayak Chaturthi is observed on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of the Ashadha month. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, this day is considered auspicious for removing obstacles, enhancing intellect and invoking divine blessings. In 2025, the festival will be celebrated on Saturday, 28 June. During this period, cosmic spiritual energies are believed to be especially active, making this Chaturthi deeply beneficial for seekers.

Date and Auspicious Timings

• Chaturthi begins: 27 June 2025, 01:25 AM
• Chaturthi ends: 28 June 2025, 02:22 AM
• Midday Ganesha Puja Muhurat: 28 June 2025, 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM

Moon sighting is prohibited on this day, therefore the puja should be performed during the midday period.

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Auspicious Yogas and Astrological Significance

Two highly auspicious yogas will occur on Ashadha Vinayak Chaturthi 2025:

• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga – supports success and increases positive energy
• Amrit Siddhi Yoga – bestows long-term success and enhanced spiritual merit

In Vedic astrology, Chaturthi is associated with the Moon, and Lord Ganesha also symbolizes lunar energy. Worshipping Ganesha on this day helps pacify lunar imbalance, Rahu-Ketu afflictions and emotional unrest.

Puja Procedure (Vrat and Rituals)

• Take a morning bath and purify the sacred space
• Install an idol or image of Lord Ganesha
• Offer durva grass, akshat, red flowers, shami leaves, incense and modak or laddoo
• Chant “Om Gam Ganapataye Namah” 108 times
• Recite Ganesha Chalisa or Ganapati Atharvashirsha
• Perform aarti and distribute prasad
• Observe a fruit-based fast and break it the next day
• Avoid moon sighting

Religious and Spiritual Importance

• Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the remover of obstacles and giver of auspiciousness
• Observing this vrat brings peace, prosperity and fulfilment of wishes
• Removes negative energy and enhances harmony within the home
• Considered especially beneficial for students, professionals and businesspersons

Vedic Insight and Emotional Message

In Vedic tradition, Lord Ganesha is worshipped before any auspicious beginning. This Chaturthi strengthens inner harmony, courage and clarity. It teaches that sincere worship can dissolve inner blocks and illuminate the path ahead.
Through devotion and discipline, seekers experience mental purity, balanced thoughts and divine protection.

Toward a Blessed Path

Ashadha Vinayak Chaturthi elevates the seeker with divine blessings, peace and spiritual strength. Worship performed on this day aligns the individual with auspicious energies and opens doors to new success and positivity.

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FAQs

Why is moon sighting prohibited on this day?
Scriptural tradition states that moon sightings on this Chaturthi may cause symbolic blemish or misunderstanding.

Is fasting compulsory?
Not compulsory, but it increases the spiritual merit of the worship.

Which mantras are most effective?
“Om Gam Ganapataye Namah”, Ganapati Atharvashirsha and Ganesha Chalisa.

Are special yogas occurring this year?
Yes, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Amrit Siddhi Yoga enhance the puja’s power.

Do students benefit from this vrat?
Yes, it is believed to improve focus, memory and success in learning.