Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 27th this year. The auspicious time to buy and bring home the idol of Lord Ganesha on this day will be from 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM. Additionally, you can also buy and bring home the idol from 9:09 AM to 1:59 PM on August 26th.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 27th in 2025. On this day, people install idols of Lord Ganesha in their homes and offer prayers. According to the Panchang (Hindu calendar), the Madhyahna Muhurat from 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM on August 27th is considered the most auspicious. The time from 9:09 AM to 1:59 PM on August 26th is also suitable for buying and bringing home the idol, so that worship can be performed according to rituals and all troubles in life are removed.
Ganesh Chaturthi is the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. He is considered the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity. On this day, people install Ganapati in their homes and seek his blessings through special worship. People believe that installing Ganapati during the auspicious time removes all obstacles from life and maintains happiness and prosperity in the family.
Auspicious Time for Ganapati Installation
The auspicious time for worship on Ganesh Chaturthi falls during the Madhyahna Muhurat. Installing Lord Ganesha from 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM on this day is considered the most auspicious. Bringing the idol home and worshiping it according to rituals during this time brings special benefits. According to the Panchang, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Ravi Yoga are also formed on this day.
Time to Buy and Bring Home Ganapati Idol
Along with bringing the idol on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, you can also buy the idol one day before, i.e., on Tuesday, August 26th. The time from 9:09 AM to 1:59 PM on this day is considered auspicious for buying the idol and bringing it home. Bringing the idol home during this time is also beneficial.
Tradition of Installing Ganapati at Home
Before bringing the Ganapati idol home, it is important to clean and decorate the place. The idol is installed in the main place in the house. After this, worship materials such as flowers, incense sticks, dhoop, lamps, and Naivedya (offering of food) are prepared for worship. On this day, devotees believe that the grace of Lord Ganesha maintains happiness, peace, and prosperity in the family.
Auspicious Yoga of Ganesh Chaturthi
The Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Ravi Yoga formed on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi have special significance. This yoga lasts from 5:57 AM to 6:04 AM. Buying and bringing the idol home during this time is considered auspicious. Actions performed during this time bring positive changes in life and remove all obstacles.
On this occasion, the purchase of Ganesh idols starts in the markets. People prefer idols made of traditional clay, polymer, Plaster of Paris, and other materials. Special preparations are also made for worship materials and decorations. People use Rangoli, flowers, and lamps to welcome Ganapati into their homes.
