Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025 During Navratri: Significance & Celebration Guide

Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025 During Navratri: Significance & Celebration Guide (image: PTI)

The sacred occasion of Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025 during Navratri will be observed on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Devotees of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and harbinger of wisdom, celebrate this auspicious day with fasting, prayers, and rituals. According to Hindu scriptures, Chaturthi Tithi belongs to Lord Ganesha, and observing Vinayaka Chaturthi brings prosperity, wisdom and fulfillment of desires.

Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025 Date

What is Vinayaka Chaturthi?

• Each lunar month in the Hindu calendar has two Chaturthi Tithis.
• The Shukla Paksha Chaturthi after Amavasya is called Vinayaka Chaturthi.
• The Krishna Paksha Chaturthi after Purnima is observed as Sankashti Chaturthi.

Though Vinayaka Chaturthi vrat is observed every month, the most significant one falls in Bhadrapada month, celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the divine birth of Lord Ganesha.

Significance of Vinayaka Chaturthi

Vinayaka Chaturthi is also known as Varad Vinayaka Chaturthi, where Varad means “boon-granting.” It is believed that Lord Ganesha fulfills the desires of devotees who worship him with devotion and sincerity on this day.

• Fasting and prayers on this day invoke wisdom, patience, and clarity.
• Devotees believe that with Ganesha’s blessings, one can overcome obstacles and achieve success.
• The virtues of wisdom and patience, blessed by Lord Ganesha, are seen as timeless and essential for human growth.

Location-Based Fasting for Vinayaka Chaturthi

It is important to note that Vinayaka Chaturthi fasting days may vary depending on location. Since fasting is observed when Chaturthi Tithi prevails during midday, differences in sunrise and sunset times across cities may shift the observance.

• In some places, fasting may even fall on Tritiya Tithi if Chaturthi does not coincide with midday.
• Hence, devotees are advised to check location-based Hindu calendars for accurate Vinayaka Chaturthi dates and timings.

Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025 during Navratri is a spiritually uplifting day that combines devotion with discipline. By observing fasts, performing puja in the prescribed muhurat, and seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha, devotees attract wisdom, prosperity, and fulfillment of desires. Worship on this day not only removes obstacles but also aligns the mind and soul towards progress and peace.