Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Festival Commencement, Auspicious Timings and Spiritual Significance

The echo of drumbeats, the enchanting aroma of modak and the chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' in every lane-all are symbols of the joy and jubilation that the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi brings. This is not merely a festival but a spiritual celebration that heralds new beginnings, wisdom and good fortune in life. This ten-day worship of Lord Ganesha, the bestower of Riddhi-Siddhi and the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta), is celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur across the country, including Maharashtra and Gujarat. Let us discover the correct date, auspicious timings and the importance of this grand festival in 2025.

Ganesh Chaturthi Date and Auspicious Timings

• Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 01:54 PM on August 26, 2025, Tuesday.
• Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 03:44 PM on August 27, 2025, Wednesday.
• Correct Date for Ganesh Chaturthi: In the Hindu tradition, the Udayatithi (the tithi prevailing at sunrise) is given precedence. Therefore, the main festival of Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on August 27, 2025, Wednesday.

Key Timings of the Day

Muhurat	Time
Sunrise	06:28 AM
Sunset	06:14 PM
Moonrise	08:52 AM
Moonset	08:28 PM
Brahma Muhurat	03:58 AM to 04:43 AM
Vijay Muhurat	01:58 PM to 02:49 PM
Godhuli Muhurat	06:14 PM to 06:36 PM
Nishita Muhurat	11:28 PM to 12:13 AM

Auspicious Yogas Forming on This Day

According to Vedic astrology, several rare and propitious yogas are forming on Ganesh Chaturthi in 2025, which further enhances the significance of this day:

• Shubh and Shukla Yoga: Both these yogas will be present until the afternoon, making them extremely auspicious for worship and the installation of the idol.
• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: This yoga, which grants success in all endeavors, will begin at 06:04 AM.
• Bhadravasa Yoga: This will conclude at 03:44 PM, making the time that follows even more auspicious.

The Spiritual Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi

Lord Ganesha holds the status of 'Pratham Pujya Devta' (the first-worshipped deity). He is the giver of intelligence, wisdom and prosperity and the remover of all obstacles, which is why he is called 'Vighnaharta'. This ten-day festival of Ganesh Chaturthi inspires devotees to engage in self-reflection, renounce their vices and walk the path of knowledge. Installing a Ganpati idol at home is believed to destroy negative energy and usher in positivity, thereby increasing happiness, peace and good fortune in the family.

Simple Worship Method (Pujan Vidhi)

1. Installation (Sthapana): During an auspicious time, respectfully install the idol of Lord Ganesha at the place of worship in your home.
2. Vow (Sankalpa): Take a vow for the worship and fast while holding water, flowers and akshat (unbroken rice) in your hand.
3. Invocation and Bathing (Aavahan and Snan): Invoke Lord Ganesha with mantras and bathe him with Gangajal and Panchamrit.
4. Clothes and Adornment (Vastra and Shringar): Adorn Ganpati Bappa with new clothes (yellow or red) and offer sindoor (vermilion), chandan (sandalwood paste) and Durva grass.
5. Flowers and Offerings (Pushp and Bhog): Offer fragrant flowers, especially red hibiscus. In the bhog, his favorite modak or laddus must be offered.
6. Aarti and Story (Aarti and Katha): Recite the Ganesh Chalisa or the story of Ganesh Chaturthi and conclude with an aarti performed with a ghee lamp.

This festival continues until Anant Chaturdashi, on which day the idol of Lord Ganesha is immersed with great devotion.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 at a Glance

Subject	Details
Date of Main Festival	August 27, 2025, Wednesday
Chaturthi Tithi	From Aug 26 (01:54 PM) to Aug 27 (03:44 PM)
Major Yogas	Shubh, Shukla and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Significance	Removal of obstacles, attainment of wisdom, fortune and prosperity

A Grand Festival of Faith and Joy

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi teaches us that any new beginning in life should be made with a pure mind and true devotion. The arrival of Bappa is not just a celebration but an opportunity to fill one's life with positive energy and move forward on the spiritual path. On this sacred occasion, worship Ganpati with complete devotion and make your life successful with his blessings.