Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is one of the most awaited Hindu festivals celebrated with grandeur across India and abroad. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune, this festival unites families, communities, and cities in devotion and celebration.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Date, City-Wise Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Visarjan Details
In 2025, there has been a confusion about whether Ganesh Chaturthi falls on August 26 or August 27. Let us clear the air with authentic Panchang details, shubh muhurat, rituals, and celebration highlights.
📅 Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date: August 27, Wednesday
Chaturthi Tithi Start: 1:54 PM on August 26, 2025
Chaturthi Tithi End: 3:44 PM on August 27, 2025
According to Hindu Panchang calculations, the festival is observed on the day when the Chaturthi tithi prevails during the Madhyahna (midday) period. Since the tithi extends into midday on August 27, the official celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is on Wednesday, August 27.
👉 Calendars showing August 26 mark the tithi beginning, but the widely accepted and auspicious day of celebration is August 27, 2025.
🕉️ Shubh Muhurat for Ganesh Sthapana (Idol Installation)
The most auspicious time to welcome Bappa is during Madhyahna (midday period), when the Chaturthi tithi is active.
⏰ Madhyahna Muhurat (August 27, 2025):
Starts: 11:00 AM (approx.)
Ends: 1:40–1:45 PM (approx.)
🌍 City-Wise Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Muhurat
Here’s a quick look at major Indian cities and their local idol installation timings on August 27, 2025:
| City | Shubh Muhurat (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 11:24 AM – 1:55 PM |
| Pune | 11:21 AM – 1:51 PM |
| New Delhi | 11:05 AM – 1:40 PM |
| Bengaluru | 11:07 AM – 1:36 PM |
| Chennai | 10:56 AM – 1:25 PM |
| Hyderabad | 11:02 AM – 1:33 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 11:25 AM – 1:57 PM |
| Jaipur | 11:11 AM – 1:45 PM |
| Kolkata | 10:22 AM – 12:54 PM |
| Chandigarh | 11:07 AM – 1:42 PM |
(Times are Panchang-based and may vary slightly by local calculation.)
🌙 Moon Sighting Rules (Chandrayaan Darshan)
Tradition says that seeing the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi can cause false accusations (Mithya Dosha). To avoid this, devotees refrain from looking at the moon during specific hours.
August 26, 2025: 1:54 PM – 8:29 PM
August 27, 2025: 9:28 AM – 8:57 PM
🙏 Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step Rituals)
Ganesh Sthapana – Place the idol on a clean platform decorated with flowers, rangoli, and a red/yellow cloth.
Pran Pratishtha – Invoke Lord Ganesha with mantras, offering durva grass, flowers, and akshat (rice).
Shodashopachara Puja – Sixteen rituals including offering incense, lamps, sweets, and water.
Naivedya – Offer modaks (Lord Ganesha’s favorite sweet), laddus, fruits, and coconut.
Aarti – Perform Ganesh Aarti in the morning and evening with family.
🎉 Celebrations Across India
Maharashtra: The heart of Ganesh Utsav, with massive pandals in Mumbai and Pune.
Goa & Karnataka: Known for cultural processions and home celebrations.
Tamil Nadu, Andhra & Telangana: Vinayaka Chavithi celebrated with devotion and traditional feasts.
Northern India: Delhi, UP, and Rajasthan observe community gatherings and pujas.
🌊 Ganesh Visarjan 2025
The festival concludes with Ganesh Visarjan (idol immersion) on Anant Chaturdashi, observed on:
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya!”
📌 Quick Summary
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date: August 27 (Wednesday)
Chaturthi Tithi: Aug 26 (1:54 PM) – Aug 27 (3:44 PM)
Idol Installation Muhurat: Madhyahna, ~11 AM – 1:40 PM
Ganesh Visarjan: September 6, 2025 (Saturday)
🌺 Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi
The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, symbolizing wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. First popularized as a public event by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak during India’s freedom movement, it continues to unite communities in devotion and celebration.
