The grand celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi begins today, August 27, 2025, filling cities across India with devotion and festive energy. The 10-day festival, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, will continue until September 6, 2025, culminating with the traditional Anant Chaturdashi Visarjan.
This year, devotees are emphasizing the use of eco-friendly clay idols, placing them in homes and public pandals, and offering prayers for prosperity, wisdom, and happiness.
Auspicious Timings for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
- Chaturthi Tithi begins: August 26, 2025, at 1:53 PM
- Chaturthi Tithi ends: August 27, 2025, at 3:43 PM
- Idol Installation (Ganpati Sthapana):
- Morning: 11:01 AM – 1:40 PM
- Afternoon: 1:39 PM – 6:05 PM
- Ganesh Puja Muhurat: 11:05 AM – 1:40 PM
Step-by-Step Ganesh Puja Rituals
- Clean and decorate the puja area with flowers, rangoli, and lights.
- Place the idol of Lord Ganesha on a decorated platform covered with red or yellow cloth.
- Take water, rice, and flowers in hand to take a Sankalp (vow) for the puja.
- Chant “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” while invoking Lord Ganesha.
- Perform Panchamrit abhishek (bathing the idol with milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar).
- Offer clothes, flowers, ornaments, and vermillion to the idol.
- Present modak, laddoo, durva grass, and red flowers, which are considered Lord Ganesha’s favorites.
- Continue daily puja until the day of immersion.
- On Anant Chaturdashi (September 6, 2025), perform the visarjan rituals and bid farewell with devotion.
Lord Ganesha’s Favorite Offerings
- Modak: Ganesha’s most beloved sweet.
- Laddoos: Especially besan and boondi laddoos, considered auspicious.
- Durva grass and red flowers for daily rituals.
Nagpur Highlights for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
Nagpur is set to witness grand celebrations, with thousands visiting popular pandals, including:
- Ramdaspeth Ganpati Mandal – famous for its tallest and most elaborately decorated idol.
- Itwari Ganesh Mandal
- Sitabuldi Ganesh Mandal
- Dhantoli Ganesh Pandal
Residents can also explore cultural events and devotional programs at Ramnagar, Dharampeth, and Mahal, which are known for their vibrant festivities.
Historical and Cultural Significance
The tradition of celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi as a public festival was started by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1893 to unite people during the freedom movement. Today, it remains a festival symbolizing unity, devotion, and cultural pride.
Quick Summary
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 begins today with idol installations and prayers during the auspicious muhurat, with festivities continuing for ten days until September 6. Devotees are encouraged to follow traditional rituals for blessings of wisdom, prosperity, and peace.
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