Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date And Rituals : Ganesh Chaturthi one of the most beloved Hindu festivals, celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Wednesday, August 27, and will be observed with great devotion across India and by the Hindu diaspora worldwide.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Tithi Timings: The Chaturthi Tithi begins at 1:54 PM on August 26 and ends at 3:44 PM on August 27.
History of Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi traces its origins back to the ancient era but became widely popular during the Maratha rule under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. However, it was Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a prominent freedom fighter, who transformed the festival into a public event in 1893, uniting people in the spirit of patriotism during the Indian freedom movement.
The festival is celebrated with grandeur in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, and various parts of India, where elaborate clay idols of Lord Ganesha are worshipped in homes and pandals (temporary stages). The celebration lasts for 10 days, culminating in Ganesh Visarjan, where idols are immersed in water bodies with chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya” (O Lord Ganesha, come back next year soon).
Rituals of Ganesh Chaturthi
Several sacred rituals are performed during Ganesh Chaturthi to honor Lord Ganesha and seek his blessings for prosperity, wisdom, and good fortune. Here are the key rituals:
Ganesh Sthapana (Installation of the Idol): The festival begins with the installation of Lord Ganesha’s idol at home or in pandals. The idol is beautifully decorated and placed on a raised platform.
Pran Pratishtha: A priest invokes life into the idol through this ceremony, chanting mantras and offering prayers.
Sweets Offering (Modak and Ladoo): Lord Ganesha is offered his favorite sweets, especially modaks, symbolizing prosperity and spiritual enlightenment.
Puja and Aarti: Every day, devotees perform morning and evening aartis (devotional songs) with great devotion, praying for the removal of obstacles and the ushering of good fortune.
Visarjan (Immersion of the Idol): On the 10th day (Anant Chaturdashi), the idol is taken in a grand procession to be immersed in water, symbolizing Ganesha’s return to his heavenly abode.
