Vinayaka Chavithi, also known as Ganesh Chaturthi, honours Lord Ganesha as the remover of obstacles and the giver of wisdom. Homes and public pandals welcome Ganesha with sthapana, daily aarti, and naivedya. The festival runs for ten days in many regions and concludes with visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi. Families prefer the Madhyahna window for the main puja since it aligns with the traditional midday worship of Ganesha.
This year, the festival date aligns on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. Households plan the main puja within 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM, while keeping local almanac differences in mind. The Chaturthi Tithi spans from the afternoon of 26 August to the afternoon of 27 August, so most regions observe the festival on the 27th. The immersion day falls on Saturday, 6 September 2025.
Vinayaka Chavithi 2025: Date, Puja Timings, Visarjan Day
| Festival date (India) | Wednesday, 27 August 2025 |
| Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat | 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM IST |
| Chaturthi Tithi window | Begins 26 August (afternoon) and ends 27 August (afternoon) |
| Visarjan/Anant Chaturdashi | Saturday, 6 September 2025 |
| Key practices | Idol sthapana, Vighneshwara puja, modak naivedya, aarti, visarjan |
Puja checklist and simple preparations
Idol and altar
- Choose a clay or eco-friendly idol with stable base.
- Keep a clean wooden plank, red/yellow cloth, and a rangoli or kolam at the entrance.
Samagri
- Durva grass, fresh flowers, red sandal paste, kumkum, turmeric, akshata.
- Modak or laddu, coconut, jaggery, banana, and panchamrit.
- Incense, camphor, lamps, sambrani, bell, and aarti plate.
Home readiness
- Clear and dry the puja area.
- Switch off overhead fans during aarti if flames sit close to decorations.
- Keep a small fire-safe container for camphor and matches.
Step-by-step Vinayaka Chavithi puja
- Sthapana and Sankalp
Place the idol on the decorated plank facing inside the home. Sit facing east or north. Do a brief pranayama and take the sankalp with family name, city, and date. - Avahan and Asana
Invite Lord Ganesha with avahan mantras and offer a clean seat with akshata. - Shodashopachara (16-step worship)
Offer water for washing feet and hands (achamana), apply turmeric-kumkum, and place durva grass. Offer flowers, incense, diya, and naivedya. Recite Ganesha Atharvashirsha or Ganapati stotra. - Modak naivedya and aarti
Offer modak, fruits, and panchamrit. Perform aarti with family participation. Distribute prasad and seek blessings of elders. - Daily puja
If the idol stays for multiple days, repeat aarti morning and evening. Keep flowers fresh and maintain a clean altar.
Visarjan guidance and eco-friendly ideas
- Immersion day: Many families complete visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi (6 September 2025) after a morning or evening aarti.
- Home visarjan: For small clay idols, immerse in a clean tub at home. After dissolution, use the water for plants.
- Public immersion: Choose official tanks or controlled ponds. Follow queue instructions, carry prasad and flowers in reusable containers, and avoid plastic.
- Green tips: Opt for natural colours, cloth garlands, and seed-infused idols where available.
Regional notes and traditions
- Maharashtra and Goa: Ten-day sarvajanik celebrations with large pandals, cultural programmes, and community aartis.
- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh: The festival is widely referred to as Vinayaka Chavithi. Many homes perform special vratams and distribute modak or kudumulu.
- Karnataka and Tamil Nadu: Household sthapana with simple offerings, community aartis in the evening.
- North and East India: Growing public celebrations, with artisan-made idols and neighbourhood pujas.
Safety, hygiene, and crowd management tips
- Home safety: Keep lamps on firm surfaces away from curtains. Use child-safe matchboxes and long tongs for camphor.
- Food hygiene: Prepare prasad in small batches, store laddus in airtight tins, and use boiled or filtered water.
- Crowds: Choose off-peak hours for darshan. Keep a small first-aid kit, wet wipes, and drinking water.
- Commuting: Expect route diversions near immersion spots. Use public transport where possible.
Smart planning for puja and guests
- Schedule: Block the Madhyahna window in your family calendar.
- Roles: Assign simple roles—rangoli, flowers, prasadam, aarti plate, and music playlist.
- Seva: Donate extra prasad or dry ration to a local kitchen. Offer leftover flowers to compost rather than drains.
FAQs For Vinayaka Chavithi 2025
The festival falls on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 in India, with the main puja in the Madhyahna window.
The Tithi starts on the afternoon of 26 August and ends on the afternoon of 27 August. Local panchang may show minor variations by city.
The Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat sits between 11:05 AM and 1:40 PM. If a family timetable needs adjustment, choose a nearby slot while staying within Chaturthi Tithi.
Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi falls on Saturday, 6 September 2025. Many homes also do one-and-a-half day immersion by choice.
Select clay or seed idols, natural colours, cloth garlands, steel plates for prasad, and home immersion for small idols. Compost flowers and avoid plastic décor.
Disclaimer
Puja timings and Tithi details can vary by city and almanac. Use this guide for planning and confirm your local panchang or temple announcement for final muhurat.
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