Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Date, Significance, Rituals & Rules

The beats of dhol and joy of modaks are coming back- Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is near! But what makes this festival feel so powerful and divine? Let’s take a closer look at the rituals, rules and more facts of Ganesh Chaturthi!

Date and Timing of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025

• Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 01:54 PM Tuesday, August 26, 2025
• Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 03:44 PM Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
• Ganesh Visarjan: September 06, Saturday, 2025.

What is Ganesh Chaturthi?

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. On this festival, people bring home idols of Ganesha, offer prayers, and perform rituals with great devotion. 

The festival usually lasts for 10 days, ending with the Ganesh Visarjan (immersion of the idol) on Anant Chaturdashi. Though celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Maharashtra, it is popular worldwide for its rich culture and unique traditions.

Stories of Ganesh Chaturthi 

Some brief stories of Lord Ganesha can make Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 special! Let’s explore them one by one!

1. Why is Lord Ganesh the First Worshipped God?

Once, Goddess Parvati offered a special sweet (modak) to her sons- Ganesha and Kartikeya. She said whoever deserves it must go around the world. 

While Kartikeya went away, Ganesha circled his parents, saying they were his world, thus winning with wisdom. Therefore, Goddess Parvati happily gave him the modak, and Lord Shiva declared him to be worshipped before any god in every ritual.

2. Lord Ganesha and the Moon’s Story (Chandrayaan Katha)

One night, Ganesha fell from his mouse ride, and the moon laughed at him. Angry, Ganesha cursed the moon that anyone who looked at it on Ganesh Chaturthi would face bad luck. That’s why people avoid looking at the moon on this day.

Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi

Let’s take a closer look at the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025.

• Spiritual Cleansing: Lord Ganesha is worshipped to remove obstacles and negative energies from our lives.
• New Beginnings: People start new projects, work, or even marriages after seeking Ganesha’s blessings.
• Unity and Devotion: The festival brings families and communities together, enabling faith and harmony.

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Puja Vidhi of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025

Ganesh Chaturthi puja is done with love, devotion, and simple rituals to welcome Lord Ganesha into our homes. Let’s understand the steps of puja vidhi and rituals for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025.

1. Holy Bath: First, take a holy bath and rise early in the Brahmi Muhurta. After that, pay a Puja offering to the temple.

2. Clean the Space: Clean your home and Puja area early in the morning. Spread a clean red or yellow cloth on a wooden platform.

3. Ganpati Sthapana (Idol Installation): Place the Ganesha idol facing East or North direction. Decorate the area with flowers, lights, and rangoli.

4. Taking Sankalp (Vow): Sit before the idol, fold your hands, and take a vow to perform the puja with devotion, offering your prayers and wishes.

5. Pran Pratishtha (Invoking the Deity): Sprinkle water and chant “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” to the Lord Ganesha idol, inviting him home. Light a lamp and incense sticks.

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6. Shodashopachara Puja (16 Offerings): Next, offer water, flowers, incense, diya, clothes, sweets, coconut, etc, as symbols of love and respect to Bappa. Also, chant Mantras or Bhajans while offering these.

7. Naivedya (Offering Food): Offer modaks, laddoos, fruits, and other sweets to Lord Ganesha. Avoid tasting it before offering.

8. Aarti: Perform Ganesha Aarti like “Sukhkarta Dukhharta” with claps and ringing a bell. Do it with complete devotion, from morning to evening.

9. Daily Ritual (if keeping for multiple days): Offer fresh flowers, fruits, and light a diya daily until Visarjan. Keep the area clean and spiritual.

10. Ganpati Visarjan: On Anant Chaturdashi (the Visarjan day), the Lord Ganesha idol is brought out in a ceremony after 11 days and submerged in a body of water. 

Note: Worshippers perform prayers, chant the names of Lord Ganesha, and fast as necessary from day one until the day of Visarjan.

Rules to Follow During Ganesh Chaturthi 2025

Ganesh Chaturthi is a joyful festival, but it’s essential to follow some basic rules to keep the celebration pure. Let’s understand the rules for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025.

• Keep the house and puja space clean and pure.
• Use Eco-friendly idols of Ganpati Bappa and avoid the ones made of Plaster of Paris.
• Avoid meat, eggs, garlic, and onion during the festival.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking.
• Do not touch the idol with dirty hands.
• Avoid sleeping during the Puja hours.
• Do not bring home broken or damaged idols.
• Keep a calm and devotional atmosphere.
• Avoid moon sightings during the Chaturthi Tithi.
• Don’t offer basil leaves (Tulsi) to Lord Ganesha.
• Immerse the idol with proper puja and farewell rituals.

Conclusion

Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a festival, but a time to let go of negativity and start fresh with wisdom, strength, and humility! This Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, let’s celebrate with devotion, discipline, and eco-consciousness. Ganpati Bappa Morya! 🙏

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Frequently Asked Questions

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