Ganesh Chaturthi Dates Start and End Date, Ganesh Visarjan, Ganesh Chaturthi Quotes
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins – 01:54 PM on Aug 26, 2025
Chaturthi Tithi Ends– 03:44 PM on Aug 27, 2025 - Ganesha Visarjan – Saturday, September 6, 2025 (Click Here For Details)
Time to avoid Moon sighting – 09:28 AM to 08:56 PM
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025?
Is it on September 26 or 27?
This year, there is confusion around whether Ganesh Chaturthi is on August 26 or 27. Since the Chaturthi tithi begins on August 26 and will last till the next day, August 27, many are in a dilemma over which date to consider.
However, according to Drik Panchang, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated this year on Saturday, September 27.
From Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 will be celebrated as Vinayaka Chaturti, Ganpati 2025, or Vinayaka Chavithi 2025.
This auspicious Hindu festival marks Lord Ganesha’s birth anniversary.
During Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is the focus of the festival.
This festival is observed for 10 days, during which Lord Ganesha is believed to arrive on earth with his mother, Goddess Parvati, to bless the people.
In homes, temples, and pandals, Ganesha idols are worshipped for ten days. People prepare modak at home (Learn How to Make Modaks At Home) and welcome Lord Ganapati with folded hands and hearts full of joy. The Festival culminates with the immersion of idols in water on the tenth day.
In this article, we provide essential information about Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, including when it will be observed, how to celebrate it, and its significance.
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Ganesh Chaturthi Tithi 2025
Ganesh Chaturthi, also popularly known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is celebrated on the fourth day (chaturthi) of Bhadrapada month.
Based on a Gregorian calendar, it usually falls in August or September. Ganesha Chaturthi will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
It is believed that the best time to perform the Ganesh Chaturthi puja on August 27 will be during Madhyahna, which will begin from 11:05 AM to 01:39 PM.
Visarjan will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, the last day of puja. Several states, including Goa, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, will observe a public holiday on Ganesh Chaturthi 2025.
Ganpati Bappa Moriya Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar yaa
Ganpati, my Lord, return to us soon next year.
Why Do We Say Morya after Ganapati Bappa?
Many living in Maharashtra, too, may not know!
In the story “Ganapati Bappa Morya”, there is a significance to the word MORYA!
The praises of Lord Ganesh are chanted constantly by devotees through Ganapati Bappa Morya. Are we all aware of what Morya means?
It refers to Lord Ganesh’s devotee Morya Gosavi, who lived in Shaligram in Karnataka during the fourteenth century where his devotion was considered madness!!
After traveling and settling in Chinchvad, near Pune, he invoked the Lord with severe penance.
Shree Chintamani was the place where he attained siddhi (special powers and blessings), and his son built the temple as a memorial to the event.
Besides performing penances at Siddhi Vinayak, Moryaji also constructed the temples at Moreshwar/Mayureshwar at Moregoan and performed penances there.
As a result of Moryaji’s devotion, Lord Ganesha granted him any wish he had. As the ‘Param Bhakt’ of his Lord, Morya asked that he be remembered forever on this earth whenever anyone remembers his Lord.
In this way, God and his devotee have an inseparable relationship.” Always keep this in mind when you say “Ganapati Bappa Morya”.
Ganpati 2025 Overview
- Brahma Muhurta – 4:31 am to 5:16 am
- Vijaya Muhurta – 2:24 pm to 3:14 pm
- Ganesh Visarjan – Saturday, September 6, 2025
| Festival | Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 |
| Also known as | Vinayaka Chaturti 2025, Chouthi,Vinayaka Chavithi 2025, Ganeshotsav,Ganpati 2025, Vinayagar Chaturthi 2025 |
| Ganpati 2025 Date | August 27, 2025 |
| Day | Wednesday / बुधवार |
| Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat | 11:05 AM to 01:39 PM |
| Duration | 02 Hours 34 Mins |
| Time To Avoid Moon Sighting- On Previous Day | 03:01 PM to 08:16 PM, Sep 06 |
| Duration | 05 Hours 15 Mins |
| Time to avoid Moon sighting on the Previous Day | 01:54 PM to 08:29 PM, Aug 26 |
| Duration | 6 Hours 34 Mins |
| Chaturthi Tithi Begins | 01:54 PM on Aug 26, 2025 |
| Chaturthi Tithi Ends | 03:44 PM on Aug 27, 2025 |
| Ganesha Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi on Saturday, September 6, 2025 (According to Drik Panchang) | Morning Muhurat (Shubha) – 07:36 AM to 09:10 AM Afternoon Muhurat (Chara, Labha, Amrita) – 12:19 PM to 05:02 PM Evening Muhurat (Labha) – 06:37 PM to 08:02 PM Night Muhurat (Shubha, Amrita, Chara) – 09:28 PM to 01:45 AM, Sep 07 Early Morning Muhurat (Labha) – 04:36 AM to 06:02 AM, Sep 07 Chaturdashi Tithi Begins – 03:12 AM on Sep 06, 2025 Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – 01:41 AM on Sep 07, 2025 |
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Ganapati Sthapana and Ganapati Puja Muhurat
As Lord Ganesh was born during Madhyahna Kala, Ganesh Puja is preferred during Madhyahna. As per Hindu division of the day, Madhyahna Kala corresponds to midday.
Hindu timekeeping divides the time between sunrise and sunset into five equal parts. There are five parts to this system: Pratahkala, Sangava, Madhyahna, Aparahna, and Sayankal.
On Ganesha Chaturthi, Ganapati Sthapana is performed, and Ganapati Puja is performed during the Madhyahna part of the day.
According to Vedic astrology, this is the best time to perform Ganesha Puja. Shodashopachara Ganapati Puja is performed by Ganesha devotees during midday.
The day of the festival, the day of Visarjana (immersion of Ganesha idols in water) is known as Anant Chaturdashi.
Processions carried with idols of Lord Ganesha and a large number of people in procession with singing and dancing.
Idol is then immersed in any nearby water body, and when the idol dissolves completely, during immersion, it is said that all the obstacles in the house are destroyed when the idol is immersed in the water visarjan.
People believe that sighting the moon on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi can create Mithya Kalank or Mithya Dosham. In this dosha, a person can face false accusations for stealing.
Prohibited Moon Sighting on Ganesha Chaturthi
Moon sightings are forbidden on Ganesh Chaturthi. Mithya Dosham or Mithya Kalank (Kalank) refers to false accusations of theft caused by seeing the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi.
According to Puranic legends, Lord Krishna was falsely accused of stealing Syamantaka, a precious jewel.
Sage Narada informed Lord Krishna that he was cursed with Mithya Dosha because he saw the moon on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
A curse was placed on God Chandra by Lord Ganesha, stating that any person who saw the moon during Shukla Chaturthi in Bhadrapada month would be dishonoured by society.
As advised by sage Narada, Lord Krishna observed Ganesha Chaturthi fasting to rid himself of Mithya Dosha.
Mithya Dosha Prevention Mantra
Moon sighting may be prohibited for two consecutive days depending on the start and end time of Chaturthi Tithi.
According to rules, lunar sightings are prohibited during Chaturthi Tithi. It is also not advisable to sight the Moon risen during Chaturthi, even if the Day of Chaturthi ends before the Moon sets.
Those who mistakenly see the moon on Ganesha Chaturthi should chant the following mantra to remove the curse –
सिंहः प्रसेनमवधीत्सिंहो जाम्बवता हतः।
सुकुमारक मारोदीस्तव ह्येष स्यमन्तकः॥
Simhah Prasenamavadhitsimho Jambavata Hatah।
Sukumaraka Marodistava Hyesha Syamantakah॥
Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
The god Ganesha symbolizes new beginnings, wisdom, intelligence, and the removal of obstacles.
There are 108 different names associated with Him, including Ganpati, Vignharta, Gajanana, Vinayaka, Ekdant, Vikata, etc., each describing His attributes.
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is said to bring new beginnings to people and they can achieve wisdom and intelligence through his grace.
Praying to Lord Ganesha is also said to remove obstacles. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is said to bring new beginnings to people and they can achieve wisdom and intelligence through his grace.
Praying to Lord Ganesha is also said to remove obstacles from people’s lives and they can achieve wisdom and intelligence through his grace.
In light of this belief, devotees across the country celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi.
History of Ganpati Festival
Historically, Ganesh Chaturthi has been celebrated since Shivaji’s time.
A public Ganesh festival was started by Shivaji in the capital city of Pune during Bhadrapada, known as Shivaji Ganesh Chaturthi.
The festival lost its charm during British rule and was only celebrated at home. The celebrations were revived by Lokmanya Tilak, a freedom fighter and social reformer.
