Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayaka Chavithi 2025, it will be celebrated with great devotion across India. This festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the harbinger of wisdom and prosperity. Devotees are eager to know whether Ganesh Chaturthi falls on August 26 or August 27 in 2025. According to the Hindu Panchang, the festival will be observed on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Vinayaka Chavithi 2025 Date and Timings
| Event | Date and Time |
| Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date | Wednesday, August 27 |
| Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat | 11:06 AM to 01:40 PM |
| Duration | 2 hours 34 minutes |
| Ganesh Visarjan Date | Saturday, September 6, 2025 |
| Chaturthi Tithi Begins | 01:54 PM on August 26, 2025 |
| Chaturthi Tithi Ends | 03:44 PM on August 27, 2025 |
The puja during the Madhyahna Muhurat is considered highly auspicious, as Lord Ganesha is believed to have been born during this period. As per the lunar calendar, the Chaturthi Tithi overlaps across two days. However, since the Madhyahna Puja falls on August 27, that day is considered the official Ganesh Chaturthi date in 2025.
Ganesh Visarjan 2025
The Ganesh Visarjan will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, marking the conclusion of the 10-day festival. Devotees will bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya, immersing the idol in water bodies with devotion and joy.
Significance of Vinayaka Chavithi
Vinayaka Chavithi 2025 is not just a festival but a cultural celebration that unites families and communities. Homes and pandals are decorated, Ganesha idols are installed, and devotees perform pujas, offer sweets like modak, and seek blessings for prosperity, wisdom, and happiness.
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