Ganesh Chaturthi is a major religious festival that is celebrated throughout India with great devotion and enthusiasm. This auspicious festival is celebrated on account of Lord Ganesha’s birth. The atmosphere during the festival gets filled with the sound of dhols and chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya”. During the festival, lakhs of devotees offer their prayers, perform different rites, and get blessings from the god of wisdom, knowledge, and beginnings.
Ganesh Jayanti 2025 is going to be yet another grand celebration where devotees welcome Lord Ganesha with full faith and devotion. This handy guide will help you stay updated on everything regarding this mesmerizing festival, from start date to Ganesh Chaturthi’s significance, puja muhurat & vidhi, and more.
Maghi Ganpati 2025 Date & Puja Muhurat
The date and time of Ganesh Chaturthi and important puja rituals are determined by the Drik Panchang. According to the Panchang, this year, Ganesh Chaturthi is going to be on the 27th of August, which is the fourth day of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Magh. All the rituals are to be performed during the Madhyahna Muhurat, which is the same time as Lord Ganesha birthday. Here’s all the different Muhurats for puja:
Puja Muhurat: 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM
Shukla Yoga: 12:35 PM to 1:18 PM
Rahukaal: 12:22 PM to 1:59 PM
Why is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated with such devotion?
Lord Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles. This festival marks as a spiritual journey which realizes the devotees the qualities of God Ganesha, wisdom, power, and strength. The festival is celebrated in communities with huge idols of Lord Ganesha. Vinayagar birthday is the festival where everyone unites and worships Bappa together with joy and enthusiasm.
The story of Lord Ganesha’s birth, where Lord Shiva mistakenly severs Ganesha’s head and places an elephant’s head, symbolises hope, renewal, and divine blessings.
Puja Vidhi of Ganpati Jayanti
The puja vidhi of Ganpati is very simple. People clean their homes and bathe in holy water before starting the rituals. After bathing and changing into fresh clothes, proceed with the ritual. Place an idol or a photo of Ganpati to symbolise his divine presence. After that, sindoor and turmeric is applied to the idol. For offering and prasad, Til is prepared. Devotees keep fast the whole day and break it during the tithi.
Performing the puja during midday is considered very auspicious. It is said that performing puja during this period brings fortune, prosperity, and divine blessings.
Why Moon Sighting is Avoided on Maghi Ganesh Jayanti 2025?
The reason for this is associated with a mythological story. Once, Lord Kubera -the god of wealth- invited Lord Ganesha to a feast. As Ganesha is known for a big appetite, he ate all the food and even Kubera’s kingdom’s food. Later, when Lord Ganesha was on the way to home, Chandra -the moon god- made a mockery of him for his large belly and appearance.
Offended by this, Ganesha cursed him that whoever gazes upon him, acquisitions and humiliations would fall upon them. Chandra apologises for this, and then Lord Ganesha limits the curse’s effects to just one day, and that is Ganesh Chaturthi. That is why moon sighting is avoided on the Ganesh date of birth.
Timings
26th August – 1:54 PM to 8:29 PM
27th August – 9:28 AM to 8:57 PM
Ganpati Visarjan 2025 Date & Time
The Ganpati festival lasts around 10 days, during which devotees perform rituals and offer prayers. After the ten-day festivities, it’s time to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha. The grand farewell is held on Anant Chaturdashi, which is on 9th September. The idol of Ganesha is immersed in the nearby lake, river or sea. The visarjan yatra gets filled with “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya” and marks the end of the Ganpati festival.
Best Places to Experience Ganpati Festival
If you want to experience the grandest and most enthusiastic celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, visit Mumbai. Places like Lalbaugcha Raja, Siddhivinayak Temple, Ganesh Galli Mandal, and Andhericha Raja are some must-visit spots in Mumbai for Maghi Ganpati 2025. Apart from that, other cities of Maharashtra, like Pune and Ganpatipule, are also popular.
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FAQs About Ganesh Jayanti 2025
Q. Is today Ganesh Jayanti?
A. Ganesh Chaturthi is on 27th August 2025. The Ganpati festival lasts for ten days.
Q. What is Ganpati Jayanti puja Muhurat?
A. The puja muhurat for Ganesh Chaturthi is in the Madhyahna muhurat, which starts from 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM.
Q. Which cities are best for experiencing the Ganpati festival?
A. Cities like Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Hyderabad, and Ganpatipule are best for experiencing the Ganpati festival in full swing.
Q. Why is moon sighting avoided at Vinayagar birthday?
A. Because it is said that those who gaze upon the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi would bring dishonour, humiliation, and false accusations.
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