Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals in India. This day marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed god of wisdom, prosperity, and remover of obstacles. People across India, especially in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Goa, celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm and devotion.
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Ganesh Chaturthi Kab Hai in 2025?
In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi Kab Hai will be celebrated on Thursday, August 28. This auspicious day falls in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which usually corresponds to August or September in the Gregorian calendar. The festival begins on the Chaturthi Tithi (fourth day) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and continues for 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi, when the idol is immersed in water (visarjan).
Festival Timings
On August 28, 2025:
- Chaturthi Tithi begins: 6:20 AM (IST)
- Chaturthi Tithi ends: 4:50 AM on August 29
- Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat: 11:15 AM to 1:45 PM (ideal time for worship)
Madhyahna, or midday, is considered the most sacred time to perform Ganesh Puja on this day. Devotees wake up early, take a bath, clean the house, and prepare to welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes or community pandals.
Pooja Rituals and Offerings
The Ganesh Chaturthi celebration starts with the installation of Lord Ganesha’s idol, either made of clay or eco-friendly materials. The idol is placed on a decorated platform and worshipped with various rituals:
- Pran Pratishtha: This is the ritual of invoking life into the idol by chanting Vedic mantras.
- Shodashopachara Pooja: This includes 16 forms of offering to Ganesha – such as flowers, incense, sandalwood paste, coconut, jaggery, and modaks (his favorite sweet).
- Mantra Chanting & Aarti: Devotees recite prayers like the Ganapati Atharvasirsha, and sing devotional songs like “Sukhkarta Dukhharta” during the aarti.
Popular offerings include:
- Modak (sweet dumpling filled with jaggery and coconut)
- Durva grass
- Bananas and ladoos
Celebration Ideas at Home and in Community
1. Decorate Your Home or Pandal
- Use flowers, lights, rangoli, and thematic backdrops to create a festive vibe.
- Eco-friendly decorations are highly encouraged to promote sustainability.
2. Organize Cultural Events
- In housing societies and temples, people arrange devotional music programs, plays, dances, and bhajans dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
3. Participate in Group Pooja
- Collective prayers and poojas create a sense of unity and devotion in the community.
4. Make Eco-Friendly Ganpati
- Opt for clay idols that dissolve easily in water and do not pollute rivers or lakes.
5. Daily Aarti and Prasad
- For the entire 10-day period, perform daily aarti in the morning and evening.
- Share prasadam with family, friends, and neighbors to spread joy.
6. Visarjan (Immersion)
- On the last day, the idol is taken in a procession with music and dance to a nearby waterbody.
- People chant “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya!” (Come soon next year, dear Lord Ganesha!)
Conclusion
Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a religious festival but a celebration of unity, creativity, and devotion. Whether you celebrate it at home or in a public pandal, it brings families and communities together. Remember to keep your celebrations eco-friendly and respectful of nature. Mark your calendar for August 28, 2025, and get ready to welcome Ganpati Bappa with joy, devotion, and heartwarming celebrations!
