Ganesh Chaturthi, the grand festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, will be celebrated this year on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. The festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune.
Date and Time of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
According to the Hindu calendar, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. This year, the Chaturthi Tithi begins at 5:18 PM on 26 August 2025 and ends at 7:54 PM on 27 August 2025. The most auspicious period to perform Ganesh Puja is during the Madhyahna Muhurat (midday period), as it is believed that Lord Ganesha was born during this time.
Date: 27 August (Wednesday)
Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 26 August, 5:18 PM
Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 27 August, 7:54 PM
Auspicious Puja Muhurat: 11:00 AM to 1:34 PM on 27 August
Significance:
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most important festivals in India, celebrated with grandeur and devotion, especially in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Goa. The ten-day festival, also called Ganeshotsav, concludes with Ananta Chaturdashi, when idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in rivers, lakes, or the sea amid processions, music, and chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya”.
Devotees observe various rituals, offer sweets like modak, and chant mantras seeking Lord Ganesha’s blessings for prosperity and success. Traditionally, people avoid sighting the moon on Chaturthi night, as it is believed to cause Mithya Dosha (false accusations or misfortune).
Ganesh Chaturthi is not only a religious celebration but also a festival that unites communities in devotion, cultural activities, and collective joy, making it one of the most cherished events in India’s festive calendar.
