By Pt. Amitabh Sharma
A powerful opportunity for Ganesh worship, prosperity and removal of obstacles
Ashadha Vinayaka Chaturthi is observed on the Chaturthi tithi (fourth lunar day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha, as per the Hindu calendar. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles, source of auspiciousness and giver of wisdom. This Chaturthi holds special value as it falls during the divine resting period of the gods, a time when spiritual energy is deeply active in the atmosphere. In 2025, this sacred festival will be observed on Saturday, 28 June. Auspicious yogas occurring on this day add powerful influence to the worship.
Moon sighting is prohibited on this day. Therefore, puja must be performed during the daytime. The midday period is considered the most auspicious for Ganapati worship.
This year, Ashadha Vinayaka Chaturthi aligns with:
According to Vedic astrology, the Chaturthi tithi is governed by the Moon and Ganesha also shares a symbolic association with the Moon. Worship on this day helps diminish Chandra dosha, neutralize the ill effects of Rahu-Ketu and brings relief from mental distress. The planetary alignments open doors to prosperity, peace and good fortune in a seeker’s life.
त्वं ब्रह्मा त्वं विष्णुस्त्वं रुद्रस्त्वं इन्द्रस्त्वं अग्निस्त्वं वायुः।
त्वं सूर्यस्त्वं चन्द्रमास्त्वं ब्रह्मा भूर्भुवः स्वरोम्॥
Tvam brahma tvam vishnustvam rudrastvam indrastvam agnistvam vayuh
Tvam suryastvam chandramastvam brahma bhurbhuvah swarom
You are Brahma. You are Vishnu. You are Rudra. You are Indra, Agni and Vayu. You are the Sun. You are the Moon. You are the essence that pervades all three worlds - earth, space and higher realms. This verse emphasizes that Ganesha is present in all forms of divine energy and elemental forces, making His invocation spiritually complete.
Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the remover of obstacles, provider of wisdom, clarity and success. Fasting and worship on Vinayaka Chaturthi:
In Vedic practice, Lord Ganesha is always the first to be invoked in any holy ritual - whether a yajna, wedding, housewarming or even the beginning of study. Observing this vrat brings not only worldly relief but also empowers the seeker with confidence, patience and inner clarity. This festival teaches us that every challenge - physical or mental - can be overcome with the blessings of Ganesha. Through disciplined and heartfelt worship, our inner restlessness fades away, bringing steadiness in mind, intellect and spirit.
Ashadha Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025 is not just a religious occasion but an important day from the perspective of astrology and spiritual elevation. Worship of Ganesha, mantra chanting and observance of fast on this day blesses the seeker with success and serenity across fields of life. When performed during auspicious yogas, Ganapati puja multiplies in power, bringing fresh energy, good fortune and lasting grace. On this sacred day, engage in Ganesh worship with devotion and simplicity - and allow your life to move steadily toward auspiciousness.
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