Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 begins on August 27 and continues for 10 days until Anant Chaturdashi. It celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. The festival is marked by the installation of Ganesha clay idols in homes and elaborate public pandals.
Major Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi
गणेश चतुर्थी
Wednesday, August 27, 2025Bhadrapada Masa
Significance
Lord Ganesha is the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta) and is worshipped before beginning any new venture. The festival was popularized as a public celebration by Lokmanya Tilak to unite people during India's independence movement.
Rituals & Traditions
- Installing Ganesha idols (Pranapratishtha)
- Daily aarti and offering of modak, laddoo, and durva grass
- Reciting Ganapati Atharvashirsha and other stotras
- Cultural programs and processions at public pandals
- Visarjan (immersion) of idols on the final day
Panchang Details
Tithi
Shukla Chaturthi
Masa
Bhadrapada
Paksha
Shukla
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