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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date: When is Vinayaka Chaturthi - August 26 or August 27? Moon Sight Timings and more

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 falls on August 27 with Madhyahna Puja from 11:06 AM to 1:36 PM. Know date, puja muhurat, moon sighting rules, and visarjan details.

August 13, 2025 / 09:59 IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date: When is Vinayaka Chaturthi - August 26 or August 27? Moon Sight Timings and more

Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Chauth, it is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. This year  it will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 27. 

According to the Hindu calendar, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi in the Bhadrapada month, which usually occurs in August or September. The 10-day festival, also known as Ganeshotsav, will conclude with Ganesh Visarjan on Saturday, September 6, 2025, when idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in water with grand processions.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Puja Timings

EventDate and Time 
Ganesha ChaturthiWednesday, August 27, 2025
Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat11:06 to 13:36
Ganesha VisarjanSaturday, September 6, 2025
On previous day time to avoid Moon sighting15:24 to 20:32, Aug 26
Time to avoid Moon sighting09:12 to 21:07

The Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat is considered the most auspicious time for worship, as it is believed that Lord Ganesha was born during Madhyahna Kala (midday according to Hindu timekeeping).

Moon Sighting Timings to Avoid:

  • Previous Day (August 26): 3:24 PM to 8:32 PM
  • Ganesh Chaturthi Day (August 27): 9:12 AM to 9:07 PM

If someone accidentally sees the moon during the prohibited time, they can chant the following mantra to remove the curse:

"Simhah Prasenamavadhitsimho Jambavata Hatah। Sukumaraka Marodistava Hyesha Syamantakah॥"

Ganesh Visarjan 2025

The celebrations will end on Anant Chaturdashi, which falls on Saturday, September 6, 2025. On this day, devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha by immersing the idols in rivers, lakes, or seas, accompanied by devotional songs, drum beats, and chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya.

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