Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals celebrated with great devotion in India and around the world. The 10-day long festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and ends with Anant Chaturdashi, also known as Ganesh Visarjan. On the day of Visarjan, devotees immerse the idol of Lord Ganesha in a water body. Known by many names including Vinayaka, Gajanana and Vighnaharta, Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the destroyer of obstacles and the bringer of good luck, wisdom and prosperity
Date and Duration
Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
The Chaturthi Tithi will begin at 1:54 pm on August 26 and will last till around 3:44 pm on August 27.
The festival will last for 10 days and end on Saturday, September 6, 2025 with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi.
Auspicious Puja Time (Madhyan Muhurat)
The most auspicious time for puja is midday:
usually between 11:05 am and 1:40 pm.
City-specific Puja timings
Here are some regional timings:
City Puja Muhurats
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
Kolkata 10:22 am – 12:54 pm
Ahmedabad 11:25 am – 1:57 pm
Hyderabad 11:02 am – 1:33 pm
Jaipur 11:11 am – 1:45 pm
Cultural and Spiritual Significance
The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is the symbol of wisdom, prosperity and the remover of obstacles.
It is a vibrant time of community gatherings, pandal decorations, devotional music and sweets like modakas.
Avoiding Chandra Darshan on Ganesh Chaturthi is traditionally advised to avoid mithya dosha (false accusations), a belief rooted in mythology.
Astrologically, this festival of 2025 is considered particularly powerful due to rare planetary conjunctions (such as Preeti Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, etc.), which enhance harmony and success.
It is considered an auspicious time to get rid of karmic challenges or planetary afflictions such as Rahu-Ketu Dosha.
Varied ritual duration
The main public celebration lasts for 10 days, while devotees may observe the celebration for 1.5, 2.5, 5, 7 or 11 days, depending on personal or community tradition.
Iconic Traditions Across India
In Mumbai, the famous Lalbaugcha Raja attracts more than 1.5 million devotees per day during the festival.
In Hyderabad, the huge Khairatabad Ganesh idol is a notable venue right up to the immersion.
Aspect Details
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Chaturthi Tithi Start: August 26, 1:54 PM – End: August 27, 3:44 PM
Festival Duration: 10 Days: August 27 – September 6
Puja Muhurat: Afternoon: 11:05 AM – 1:40 PM (varies by city)
Significance: Birth of Lord Ganesha; Community, Devotion
Traditions Abstinence from Moon, Modaks, Pandals, Immersion
Astrology Rare Yogas, Rahu-Ketu Remedies
Iconic Idols Lalbaugcha Raja (Mumbai), Khairatabad Ganesh (Hyderabad)