By Pt. Amitabh Sharma
August 27, worship rituals and the significance of this grand festival.

The vibrant drums, the fragrance of modaks and the chant of “Ganapati Bappa Morya” fill the air with devotion and joy during Ganesh Chaturthi. This festival marks new beginnings, wisdom, prosperity and the removal of obstacles. It is celebrated with great devotion across India for ten days.
Chaturthi Begins: 26 August 2025, 01:54 PM
Chaturthi Ends: 27 August 2025, 03:44 PM
According to the sunrise rule,
Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on 27 August 2025 (Wednesday).
| Muhurat | Time |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:28 AM |
| Sunset | 06:14 PM |
| Moonrise | 08:52 AM |
| Moonset | 08:28 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 03:58–04:43 AM |
| Vijay Muhurat | 01:58–02:49 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:14–06:36 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:28–12:13 PM |
• Shubh Yoga and Shukla Yoga remain effective till noon
• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga begins at 06:04 AM
• Bhadravasa Yoga ends at 03:44 PM
These combinations enhance the spiritual potency of the festival.
Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the remover of obstacles, the giver of wisdom and the deity of auspicious beginnings. Installing Ganapati at home promotes:
• Cleansing of negative vibrations
• Increase in prosperity and fortune
• Mental clarity and peace
• Harmony and unity within the family
The festival signifies self-reflection and positive transformation.
• Install the idol during an auspicious muhurat
• Take a vow with water, rice and flowers
• Perform abhishekam with Panchamrit and Ganga water
• Offer red or yellow clothes
• Offer durva grass, hibiscus flowers and modaks
• Recite Ganesh Chalisa, Atharvashirsha or festival stories
• Perform a ghee lamp aarti
After ten days of devotion, immersion is done on Anant Chaturdashi.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Main Festival | 27 August 2025 |
| Chaturthi Tithi | 26 Aug 01:54 PM – 27 Aug 03:44 PM |
| Major Yogas | Shubh, Shukla and Sarvartha Siddhi |
| Significance | Prosperity, wisdom, auspicious beginnings |
1. When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2025?
On 27 August 2025, Wednesday.
2. What is the best time to install the idol?
Early morning Brahma Muhurat and evening Godhuli Muhurat are ideal.
3. Which direction should the idol face?
East or North is considered most auspicious.
4. What offerings are most beloved to Lord Ganesha?
Modaks, laddus, durva grass and red flowers.
5. Is a clay idol preferable?
Yes, it is spiritually and environmentally recommended.
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