Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Ganeshotsav or Vinayaka Chaturthi, is the birthday of Hindu God Ganesha (Vinayaka - Ganapati), the God of wisdom, prosperity, and auspiciousness. Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 date is Wednesday, August 27 - information based on Hindu calendar in India. Ganpati Festival in 2025 ends with the immersion (Visarjan) of the murti (idol) on Anant Chaturdashi day - September 6, 2025. Chaturthi Tithi is from 12:39 PM on August 26 to 2:06 PM on August 27 in western parts of India.  Ganesha is today worshiped around the world and the Elephant-faced Hindu god is one of the most popular deities associated with Hinduism. Like symbol ‘ Om ’, Ganesha is slowly becoming the face of Hindu religion. This is a pan India festival and is observed in all regions. When is Ganesh Chaturthi Observed? Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the fourth day after new moon in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August - September). Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha Chaturthi or the fo...

The Garh Ganesh Temple, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is a site of great significance, especially during the annual 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Jaipur Garh Ganesh Temple Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 date is from August 27 to August 31. This celebration holds a unique charm as it revolves around the worship of Lord Ganesha in his child form, specifically without a trunk. The occasion is considered auspicious as it is believed to mark the birthday of Bhagavan Sri Ganapati. The festivities at Garh Ganesh Temple span over five days, during which the entire temple is adorned with vibrant decorations. Devotees from nearby cities and towns eagerly gather to partake in the special pujas and rituals conducted during this period. The atmosphere is filled with religious fervor and a sense of joy as people come together to celebrate the divine presence of Lord Ganesha. A significant aspect of the celebrations is the offering of modak, a sweet delicacy that is considered Lord Ganesha's favor...

The annual Vinayaka Chaturthi, or Vinayaka Chavithi is the most important festival at the famous Kanipakam Vinayaka temple in Andhra Pradesh. It is a 21-day festival and begins on the Ganesh Chathurthi day. Kanipakam festival 2025 dates are August 27 to September 16. Rathotsavam is held on the eighth day of the festival (September 3, 2025), Thirukalyanam is held on the ninth day of the festival (September 4, 2025) The flag hoisting of the annual festival takes place on the day after Vinayaka Chavithi. The festival concludes with teppotsavam. Day 1 - On Vinayaka Chavithi day, there is abhishekam and floral ritual. Gramotsavam is held in the evening. Day 2 - Dwajarohanam or festival flag hoisting takes place on the morning on the day after Vinayaka Chavithi. Hamsa Vahanam is performed at night on the day after Vinayaka Chavithi. Day 3 - Night: Nemali Vahanam - peacock Day 4 - Night: Mooshika Vahanam - mouse Day 5 - Morning: Chinna Sesha Vahanam - Night: Pedda Sesha Vahanam Day 6 - Mo...

Is there any special Ganpati Visarjan mantras or procedure? Any specific ritual while performing immersion of Ganesha after Chaturthi Pujas. These are some of the common doubts that many devotees have? The concept of Ganesh Chaturthi is that Ganesha comes to the home of his devotees on Ganesh Chaturthi day. He brings auspiciousness, hope, success and happiness to all homes. During his brief stay, He removes all obstacles. While returning He takes with him all problems and unhappiness. Ganesh Visarjan Mantras There are no specific Ganesh Visarjan mantras. The only chant that is done is Ganapati Bappa Moriya...Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya (come back soon to blesses - this part is chanted mainly in Maharashtra.) You can also chant this prayer Mushikavaahana modaka hastha, Chaamara karna vilambitha sutra, Vaamana rupa maheshwara putra, Vighna vinaayaka paada namasthe O Vinayaka! The remover of all obstacles, the son of Lord Shiva, with a form which is very short, wi...

Jyeshta Gauri Pujan is performed in many households during Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Maharashtra . In 2025, Gauri Avahan in on August 31. Gowri Puja is on September 1 and Gouri Visarjan is on September 2, 2025. Goddess Gauri is another name for Goddess Parvati, the mother of Ganesha. Arrival of Goddess Gauri in homes is said to bring health, wealth, happiness and prosperity. Two idols of Goddess Gauri are brought home and worshipped and the arrival is regarded as the coming of the sisters of Ganesha by some communities. Some people believe that it is Goddess Parvati, mother of Ganesha. Three-Day Gauri Ganpati The idols of Gauri are brought usually two days after the beginning of Ganesh Chaturthi. It is placed for three days – first day is the avahana, next day it is the main Gauri Puja and also Satyanarayan puja and on the third day Gauri is immersed in water. Legend has it that the two forms Gauri follow Ganesha to the homes. Gauri Puja is also considered as...

Ganesh Chaturthi festival ends with the Visarjan or immersion of the idols in water. Ganesh visarjan ceremony normally takes place on the Ananta Chaturdashi day, which falls 10 days after the Ganesh Chaturthi day but homes do it early. Ganesh Visarjan 2025 dates as per tradition is on September 6. But there are people who do the immersion ceremony before the main Visarjan day of Anant Chaturdashi. Ganesh Visarjan 2025 Dates for Homes One and half day Ganesh Visarjan – August 28 Third Day Ganpati Visarjan – August 29 Fifth Day Ganesh Visarjan – August 31  Seventh Day Ganesh Visarjan – September 2 (along with Jyeshta Gauri) Anant Chaturdashi last day of Ganesh Visarjan – September 6 Rules of Ganesh Visarjan There are no strict rules; usually the Ganesh Visarjan ceremony depends on family tradition. Symbolically, Lord Ganesha visits the home on Ganesh Chaturthi day and it is for the family to decide when they want to give him the farewell. There are several f...

There are hundreds of Ganesh Pandals in Pune during the Ganeshotsava festival. Here is a list of popular Ganesh pandals 2025 in Pune during Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 from August 27 to September 6.  Each Ganesh Chaturthi mandal tries to outsmart the other by bringing in fresh ideas to the Ganpati pandals. Lord Ganesha is represented differently in each pandal. The pandals are noted for innovative ideas, decoration and some also for spreading social messages.  Please note that the list is not based on any criteria. Shri Kasba Ganpati Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal at Kasba Peth   - Shri Kasba Ganpati established in 1893 is one of the most popular Ganesh Chaturthi Mandals in Pune. The mandal is noted for decorative pandals with specific themes. One day of the Ganesh Chathurthi festival of Shri Kasba Ganpati is dedicated to women. The Kasba Ganapati leads the Ganesh immersion procession in Pune from 1894. This Ganapati is recognized as the Gram Daivat of Pune. The...

Fasting on Ganesh Chaturthi is not very popular among most Hindu communities. But some South Indian communities believe that fasting on the day will help in removing all obstacles in one's life. The Vinayaka Chavithi fast begins on the evening of the previous day night and continuous on Ganesh Chaturthi and ends next day morning. It is a partial fast with food at anyone time. Fruits and milk is taken at other times. All types of non-vegetarian food and alcohol are strictly avoided. Prayers dedicated to Ganesha are chanted on the day. On the morning of Ganesh Chaturthi, the person fasting should offer prayers to Ganesha at home or in a temple. Similarly, the fast ends after offering prayers to Ganesh on next day morning at home or in a temple. In South India some Hindu communities believe that observing the fast will help in removing problems in married life, will help in early marriage and also will help in removing career related problems.

Forget all rituals and symbolisms associated with Ganesh Chaturthi. What is Ganesha to us? When we stand with our eyes closed before Ganpati – He is the only hope, the only way to happiness, the only way to success, only way to bliss and only way to Moksha and self-realization. The unimaginable, the indefinable, Supreme Truth takes a form and arrives at the home of his devotees. His arrival brings positive optimism. He instills confidence in us to face daily challenges. He makes us realize that all that was here, is here and will be here is Him. Not even a single atom moves without his knowledge. Those who want worldly success He blesses them with that. Those who want self-realization; He removes all obstacles and guides them in the path of Moksha. It is for us to decide what we want eternal bliss or perishable joy. With this annual arrival, Ganesha breaks the man-made distance between man and God. He arrives to teach us equality and peaceful coexistence and above a...

Talk about Ganesh Chaturthi and the first thing that comes to mind is the celebrations in Maharashtra . Ever thought why is Ganesha one of the most popular deities in Maharashtra ? Even though Lord Ganesh is one of the most popular gods in Hindu pantheon, in the state of Maharashtra in India Lord Ganesh has an edge over other deities. Adi Shankaracharya in ninth century AD popularized the panchayatana - the worship of five major deities in Hindu homes. Shiva, Vishnu, Surya, Shakti and Ganesha were the five idols that Adi Shankara asked people to worship at home. In tenth century AD, Ganapatya Sampradaya, a religious movement with Lord Ganesha as the supreme deity, gained momentum among Marathi speaking people. The sect equated Ganapati with Brahman and believed that Ganesha is the visual representation of ‘ OM ’ – the very first sound or Vaak. The Bhakti cult that revolved around Ganesha produced several famous saints like the Moraya Gosavi who lived at Morav near Pu...

When Ganesha Idol (murti) is brought home for Ganesh Chaturthi ,it is brought with face covered. This is strictly followed by most traditional homes. The belief is that the face of Ganesh murti should not be revealed before the ‘pran prathishta puja’ on Ganesh Chaturthi day. Pran Prathishta is when the family members invite Ganesh to reside in the murti. After this Ganesha is no longer an idol but a living form who is guest in the family. Family members want Ganesha to make the first glance on them after Pran Prathishta. There is also another belief that the family members do not want other people have a look at their Ganesha and fall for the murti. Related Why is Ganesha idol immersed in Water after Ganesh Chaturthi festival?

Ganesh Chaturthi, or Vinayagar Chaturthi, popularly known as 10-day Ganapati Festival is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. Ganesh Utsav falls on the fourth day of waxing phase of moon (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August-September). This is the popular reason why we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi and there is also a deeper meaning. The Supreme Being that the Hindus worship is formless. ‘That’ is present in all living and non-living. The entire energy source arises in ‘That.’ Unfortunately, it is impossible to imagine That or even give a proper definition to it. The Supreme Truth, or Brahman, can only be realized. Self realization is not that easy and for it one needs tons of patience, devotion, courage and determination. But sadly this is not possible for majority of the human minds that are controlled by the senses. Therefore the Supreme Truth takes a form and arrives among us. And this form is of Bhagavan Ganesha – when you meditate on Him you can listen and...

There is a common belief that one should not look at the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chaturthi) day. There is an interesting story to this regard in Hindu scriptures. On a Ganesh Chaturthi day, Ganesha was eating sweets from the houses that were celebrating his birthday. Ganesha’s stomach was overfilled with ‘Modaks’ and other sweets and he could not move. So, he decided to ride on his vehicle mouse. Mouse or Moshika was happily carrying Ganesha but suddenly a snake appeared and the mouse lost his balance and Ganesha fell down. Due to the intensity of the fall, the sweets in the over bloated stomach of Ganesha came tumbling out. Ganesha was not ready to give up the sweets and stuffed them back into his stomach and used the snake as rope to keep the stomach and the sweets intact. Suddenly, Ganesha heard someone laughing and on looking he found that the moon was making fun of his fall. In a fit of rage, Ganesha removed one of his tusks and hurled it at the moon...

Thousands of Ganesh Pandals are put up in Mumbai during the Ganeshotsava festival (from August 27, 2025 to September 6.. Each Ganpati mandal tries to outsmart the other by bringing in fresh ideas to the pandals and in Ganesh idols during Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 in Mumbai. Lord Ganesha is represented differently in each pandal. It is impossible to say which one Sarvajanik Pandal is the best but there a few Vinayak pandals that get attraction due to history, devotion, simplicity, tradition, and innovative ideas. And there are also several wish fulfilling Ganeshas. Here is a list of Ganapati pandals in Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 with photos of some.  Please note that the list is not based on any criteria. Details of more mandals will be added. Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal This is one of the most popular Ganesh Mandals in Mumbai and attracts nearly a million people during the 12-day celebrations and is also one of the rich Ganesh mandal...

Jyeshta Gauri Avahan is held on the first day of Jyeshta Gauri Puja in Maharashtra . Jyeshta Gauri Avahan 2025 date is August 31. The muhurat details are given below. This Gowri Puja is held on the third day during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi puja . A special idol of Jyeshta Gauri is installed along with Lord Ganesh idol. Muhurat Time for Jyeshta Gauri Avahan  till 5:25 PM on August 31. Other Dates of Puja Jyeshta Gauri Puja is on September 1, 2025 and Jyeshta Gauri Visarjan is on September 2 till 9:50 AM. Jyeshta Gauri who comes in search of Lord Ganesh is believed to bring in auspiciousness and prosperity. Jyeshta Gauri Avahan involves bringing of two idols of Gauri and special pujas are performed on the day to welcome Gowri. The puja is held on the next day. Special decorations are done and women invite neighbors to participate in the puja. Haldi Kumkum ceremony is an important event on the day. You can get more details of the three-day Jyeshta Gau...

Pathar Chauth, also known as Kalank Chaturthi, is observed on the fourth day of the waxing phase of the moon (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Bhadrapada month. Pathar Chauth 2025 date is August 26 in North India. In western parts of India it is marked on August 27. If moonrise and chaturthi tithi is present on August 26, 2025 (in such regions the ritual should be observed on August 26). Pathar Chauth is observed a day before or on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi festival. One should not look at the moon on the day and the moon on Vinayaka Chaturthi day is known as Pathar Chauth Moon. One of the popular legends associated with Pathar Chauth is that if one sees moon on Ganesh Chaturthi day it will bring bad luck. To avoid the bad luck, people throw stones on one’s own house and use abusive words. This tradition is also known as Pathar Chauth. In some North Indian regions, there is a belief that Lord Shiva as an answer to the prayers of his devotees killed demons that were creat...

Ganesh Chaturthi is the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu God. Ganapati or Vinayaka is one of the most popular representations of Supreme Truth in Hinduism. Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025 date in Kerala is on August 27. It is believed that Ganapathi was born on the Ganesh Chaturthi day. Note - Ganesh Chaturthi in Other parts of India is on August 27. This date difference is because Vinayaka Chaturthi in Kerala is observed on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi tithi (4 th day during the waxing phase of moon) in Chinga Masam. This corresponds to Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha Chaturthi in other regions. Vinayaka Chaturthi is observed on the same day in Kerala and other regions when there is no Adhika Masa in Lunar Calendars followed in other regions. When there is an Adhika Masa , or extra month, in calendars followed in most regions in India, there is a difference in date . Adhika Masa is not present in Kerala Malayalam calendars as it is a solar calendar. Thus once in 3 yea...

The 21-kg famous laddu of Balapur during Ganesh Chaturthi festivities is auctioned on the final day of the annual 10-day Ganpati festival. The laddu, also known as golden ladoo, fetches more than 20 lakhs in the auction. The auction is conducted by the Balapur Ganesh Utsav Samithi. Holding an auction of laddu is an integral part of the 10-day-long Balapur Ganesh Chathurthi festivities in Telangana. The auction began in 1994 and the laddu was auctioned for Rs 450! In 2022, the auction fetched 24.6 lakh rupees. The auctioning of laddu marks the start of the main Ganesh murti immersion procession in Hyderabad. After travelling 19 km, the Balapur Ganpati murti is finally immersed at Hussain Sagar Lake.

Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations end with the immersion or Visarjan of clay Ganapati idol in water. Every aspect of Hinduism is entrenched in symbolism. Here is the answer to why Ganesh idol is immersed in water. Ganesh murti after Vinayagar Chaturthi festival is immersed (not thrown) in rivers, lakes, ponds or sea. It can also be performed at home. Symbolism of Ganapati Visarjan Hindus worship Brahman or the Supreme Soul present in all animate and inanimate. But for majority of the people it is not possible to worship this formlessness. They need a form to pray to, to seek help, to cry and to take blessings. Ganesha is ‘ OM ’ the primordial sound or the first ‘Vaak.’ Nirguna Para Brahman takes the form of Ganesha. Clay and water is mixed to give form to the formlessness. Each person brings Ganesha in clay idol form into the home. This is the Supreme Being arriving at home. After the celebrations, it is time to accept the eternal cosmic law that which too...