Lord Ganesha is the first deity to be worshipped, and his worship is considered mandatory before all auspicious and ceremonial occasions. It is believed that his grace removes obstacles from every task in life and increases the chances of success manifold.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Ganesh Chaturthi is a major festival in Hinduism, celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. This festival is observed on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada and is celebrated with great pomp and show throughout India. On this day, devotees install idols of Ganpati Bappa in their homes, temples, and public pandals, offering them with reverence.
Lord Ganesha is considered the deity to be worshipped at the beginning of all auspicious tasks. According to scriptures, Ganpati Ji is the god of wisdom and prosperity. With his blessings, success is attained in business, career, and personal life. This is why Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm not only in India but also by the Hindu community living around the world.
Auspicious Time for Ganesh Puja
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated today, August 27, 2025. According to the Panchang, the Chaturthi Tithi began on August 26 at 1:54 PM and will last until 3:44 PM today. However, according to Udaya Tithi, celebrating this festival on August 27 is considered best. A special feature is that this year Ganesh Chaturthi falls on a Wednesday. According to Hindu belief, Wednesday is considered particularly auspicious for the worship of Lord Ganesha. Additionally, this year Anant Chaturdashi will be on September 6, 2025, on which day the festival will conclude with Ganpati Visarjan.
According to astrology experts, the auspicious time to worship on Ganesh Chaturthi will be from 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM. Performing the installation and worship of Ganesh Ji during this time brings special results.
Materials for Ganesh Chaturthi Puja
Some special materials are required for the installation and worship of Ganesh Ji. These materials not only complete the puja but also serve as a medium for devotees to receive the grace of God. Required materials:
- Seasonal Fruits: Mango, banana, apple, etc.
- Incense and Lamps: To bring positive energy to the place of worship
- Gangajal and Camphor: For purification and auspiciousness
- Janeu (Sacred Thread): Part of traditional worship
- Sindoor (Vermillion) and Red Sandalwood: To offer to Lord Ganesha
- Ganesh Idol: The main center of worship
- Kalash (Pot): Symbol of auspiciousness and prosperity
- Modak: Lord Ganesha's favorite food
- Banana and Banana Plants: Used especially in worship
- Aarti Book: For mantras and hymns
- Flowers and Akshat (Rice): For good fortune in worship
- Betel Leaf and Betel Nut: Traditional offering materials
- Yellow and Red Cloth and New Garments: For decorating the idol and offering to God
- Durva Grass and Coconut: For religious significance
- Panchmeva (Dry Fruits) and Sweets: Offered by devotees as Prasad
In recent years, Ganesh Chaturthi has not been limited to just India. Indian and Hindu communities living in America, the UK, Australia, Canada, and other countries also celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm. Here too, pandals are set up, and devotees organize Ganesh puja, Bhajan-Kirtan, and cultural programs for ten days.
Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a religious festival, but it is also a symbol of cultural and social unity. This festival connects children and adults with Indian traditions and teaches them the importance of devotion, faith, and social participation.
