Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Date, Puja Timings, Shubha Mahurat, Significance, History, Celebrate, Fasting Rules And Rituals: Ganesh Chaturthi In honor of Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, people all around the country celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav, with great excitement. This year, the festival will begin on September 6 and run for ten days, ending on September 17. On this festive day, worshippers welcome idols of Lord Ganesha into their homes, present prayers and sweets, and ask for his blessings. On the day of Anant Chaturdashi, the idol is carried in a public parade and submerged (visarjan) in a sea river to mark the end of the festival. The good time to welcome Lord Ganesha home on Chaturthi Tithi, according to Drik Panchang, will begin at 03:01 PM on September 6 and end at 05:37 PM on September 7.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
Everyone in the nation is anticipating the Ganesh Chaturthi celebration, which is quickly approaching, and is hoping that the Bappa will make an appearance at their house and bring luck into their lives. We will thus provide you with all the facts regarding the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival and its celebration today. First, on September 7, 2025, the auspicious day when devotees welcome Bappa into their homes, Ganesh Chaturthi, would be celebrated on Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Date and Time
key dates and times for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025:
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Event
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Date
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Time
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Chaturthi Tithi Begins
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September 6, 2025
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03:01 PM
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Chaturthi Tithi Ends
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September 7, 2025
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05:37 PM
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Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Muhurat
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September 7, 2025
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10:30 AM – 12:59 PM
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Ganesh Visarjan
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September 17, 2025
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All day (specific time may vary)
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Avoid Moon Sighting (Day Before Ganesh Sthapana)
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September 6, 2025
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03:01 PM – 07:49 PM
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Avoid Moon Sighting (Ganesh Chaturthi Day)
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September 7, 2025
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08:44 AM – 08:22 PM
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This table should help you keep track of the important timings for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and observances.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Shubha Mahurat (Ritual Time)
Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat – 11:03 am to 1:34 pm, September 7
Chaturthi Tithi starts- 3:01 pm on September 6, 2025
Chaturthi Tithi conclusion- 5:37 pm on September 7, 2025
Ganpati Bappa idol sthapana time – 11:03 am to 1:34 pm, September 7
Brahma Muhurta – 4:31 am to 5:16 am
Vijaya Muhurta – 2:24 pm to 3:14 pm
Ganesh Visarjan (ends) – Tuesday, September 17.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: City Wise Shubh Muhurat
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City
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Timings
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September 7, 2025
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Pune
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From 11:18 A.M. 01:47 PM
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September 7, 2025
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New Delhi
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From 11:03 A.M. 01:34 PM
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September 7, 2025
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Chennai
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From 10:53 A.M. 01:21 PM
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September 7, 2025
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Jaipur
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From 11:09 A.M. 01:40 PM
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September 7, 2025
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Hyderabad
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from 11:00 A.M. 01:28 PM
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September 7, 2025
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Gurgaon
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From 11:04 A.M. 01:35 PM
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September 7, 2025
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Chandigarh
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From 11:05 A.M. 01:36 PM
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September 7, 2025
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Kolkata
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From 10:20 A.M. 12:49 PM
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September 7, 2025
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Mumbai
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From 11:22 A.M. 01:51 PM
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September 7, 2025
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Bengaluru
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From 11:04 A.M. 01:31 PM
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September 7, 2025
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Ahmedabad
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From 11:23 A.M. 01:52 PM
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September 7, 2025
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Noida
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From 11:03 A.M. 01:33 PM
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Significance
As the name implies, Ganesh Chaturthi is a national holiday dedicated to worshiping Lord Ganesha on the specific Chaturthi Tithi. It is one of the most revered festivals, celebrated with much fanfare and spectacle. The celebration commemorates Lord Ganpati’s birth anniversary. Ganesh Ji’s idol is brought home by devotees, who maintain it there for one and a half days, three days, five days, seven days, nine days, and eleven days. On the day of Anant Chaturdashi, they finally perform visarjan after spending several days worshiping Ganesh Ji.
Ganesh Chaturthi: History
Puranas say that on the fourth day of the month in the Hindu calendar, Saka Samwat, devotees observe a fast and worship Lord Ganesha on Chaturthi. Ganesha is said to have been born on Bhadra Chaturthi, which falls between August and September. Even though Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as Lord Ganesha’s birthday, freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak revived the celebration of Ganesh Utsav in Maharashtra, making it more popular among the general public. Through his efforts, the festival became a ten-day celebration. On the tenth day of the celebration, devotees carry Ganesha idols alongside singing and moving to drench it in water. The name of the procession is Visarjana.
Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
Types of fasting
Nirjal Fasting: This strict fast involves abstaining from both food and water for the entire day.
Phalahar Fasting: In this type, fruits, nuts, and dairy products like milk and yoghurt can be consumed.
Satvik Fasting: This involves eating simple, vegetarian foods such as sabudana (tapioca pearls), fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Fasting guidelines
- Decide the duration of your fast based on personal preference and health. You can fast for the entire day or limit it to certain hours or meals.
- During the fast, both physical and mental purity should be maintained. Refrain from negative thoughts and gossip. Engage in spiritual practices like prayer and mantra chanting.
- Non-vegetarian food is strictly prohibited during Ganesh Chaturthi fasting.
- Many devotees even avoid onion and garlic in their meals during the fast.
- Fasting meals should be prepared with minimal spices and oil.
- Common salt is usually avoided during fasting. Rock salt (sendha namak) is used instead, as it is considered pure for fasting purposes.
- If observing a nirjal fast, make sure to hydrate before and after the fasting period by drinking plenty of water.
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, especially in Maharashtra, and other states like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.
FAQs
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
Ganesh Chaturthi festival is a major Hindu festival which is widely celebrated with great pomp and show and the festival is going to be celebrated on Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada i.e., on September 7, 2025.
How Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated across the country with great grandeur. The whole country celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha and devotees bring the idol of Ganesh Ji at home and keep the idol for almost 11 days.
