Ganesha Jayanti, the sacred occasion that marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, will be observed on Saturday, February 1, 2025. This auspicious festival holds deep spiritual significance for devotees and is celebrated with great devotion, especially in Maharashtra and the Konkan coastal regions.
Ganesha Jayanti 2025: Date and Time
| Event | Date and Time |
| Ganesha Jayanti | Saturday, February 1, 2025 |
| Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat | 11:38 AM to 01:41 PM |
| Time to avoid Moon sighting | 09:03 AM to 09:08 PM |
| Chaturthi Tithi Begins | 11:38 AM on Feb 01, 2025 |
| Chaturthi Tithi Ends | 09:14 AM on Feb 02, 2025 |
Devotees perform various rituals to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings:
- Morning Puja: The day begins with an elaborate puja, where idols or pictures of Lord Ganesha are decorated with flowers and offerings.
- Til Preparation: Special delicacies, particularly dishes made with sesame seeds (til), are prepared as offerings to the deity, giving the festival its name Tilkund Chaturthi."
- Modak Offering: Sweet dumplings, or modaks, which are considered Lord Ganesha's favourite, are offered during the puja.
- Chanting and Prayers: Devotees chant Ganesha mantras, read stories of his birth, and sing bhajans dedicated to him.
- Temple Visits: People visit temples to offer prayers and seek blessings for wisdom, prosperity, and removal of obstacles.
Ganesha Jayanti holds immense spiritual importance for devotees. Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom and prosperity, is worshipped on this day to invoke his blessings. The festival also emphasises the values of knowledge, humility, and devotion.
For devotees in Maharashtra, the day symbolises not just a celebration but also a reaffirmation of faith and devotion to Lord Ganesha. The festival's focus on purity and auspicious beginnings aligns with Ganesha's role as the harbinger of success and the remover of hurdles.
Ganesha Jayanti Muhurat in Other Cities
| City | Muhurat Timing |
|---|---|
| Pune | 11:40 AM to 01:56 PM |
| New Delhi | 11:38 AM to 01:40 PM |
| Chennai | 11:38 AM to 01:32 PM |
| Jaipur | 11:38 AM to 01:46 PM |
| Hyderabad | 11:38 AM to 01:38 PM |
| Gurgaon | 11:38 AM to 01:41 PM |
| Chandigarh | 11:38 AM to 01:41 PM |
| Kolkata | 11:38 AM to 12:57 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:44 AM to 02:00 PM |
| Bengaluru | 11:38 AM to 01:43 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 11:47 AM to 02:00 PM |
| Noida | 11:38 AM to 01:39 PM |
Ganesha Jayanti, celebrated during the Magha month, provides an opportunity for devotees to connect deeply with Lord Ganesha and seek his guidance and blessings. As the festival approaches on February 1, 2025, devotees across Maharashtra and Konkan will come together to honour the beloved deity with devotion and joy.
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