Preparations are in full swing across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and several other states as devotees gear up to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi. The festival, dedicated to Lord Ganesha—the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings—holds immense cultural and spiritual significance.
Every year, families bring home beautifully crafted idols of Lord Ganesha, observe rituals, prepare festive delicacies, and host prayers during the 10-day celebration known as Ganeshotsav. The festivities conclude with grand processions and the immersion of idols in water bodies on Anant Chaturdashi, also referred to as Ganesh Visarjan.
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will begin on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and end on Saturday, September 6, 2025, according to Drikpanchang.
Puja Muhurat and Tithi
It is believed that Lord Ganesha was born during Madhyahna Kala, making this period the most auspicious for Ganesh Puja.
- Madhyahna Puja Muhurat: 11:05 AM – 01:40 PM (August 27)
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 01:54 PM, August 26, 2025
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 03:44 PM, August 27, 2025
Devotees are advised not to sight the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi, as it is said to cause Mithya Dosham (false accusations). The restricted moon-sighting period falls between 01:54 PM and 08:29 PM on August 26.
City-Wise Ganesh Puja Muhurat (August 27, 2025)
- Mumbai: 11:24 AM – 01:55 PM
- Pune: 11:21 AM – 01:51 PM
- New Delhi: 11:05 AM – 01:40 PM
- Hyderabad: 11:02 AM – 01:33 PM
- Bengaluru: 11:07 AM – 01:36 PM
- Ahmedabad: 11:25 AM – 01:57 PM
- Chennai: 10:56 AM – 01:25 PM
- Kolkata: 10:22 AM – 12:54 PM
- Jaipur: 11:11 AM – 01:45 PM
- Chandigarh: 11:07 AM – 01:42 PM
- Noida: 11:05 AM – 01:39 PM
- Gurgaon: 11:06 AM – 01:40 PM
Meanwhile, the first glimpse of Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja, one of the most popular Ganesh idols, was unveiled on Sunday, drawing thousands of devotees and marking the beginning of the festive fervour in the city.
With colourful pandals, devotional chants, and cultural events lined up, Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 promises to once again unite millions of devotees in celebration and devotion to Lord Ganesha.
