When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025?

In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.

What are the Ganesh Chaturthi puja rituals?

At an auspicious time, install the clay Ganesha idol with sankalp and puja.; Each morning, offer flowers, durva grass, modak, and perform aarti.; Chant Ganesh mantras and stotras; offer coconut and fruits.; On the final day (1.5, 5, 7, or 10 days), perform visarjan—immersion in a water body.

What to eat on Ganesh Chaturthi?

Modak, Ladoo, Puran poli, Coconut, Durva grass for offering

What should you do on Ganesh Chaturthi?

Install idol with proper sankalp; Offer modak and flowers; Perform visarjan as per tradition

What should you avoid on Ganesh Chaturthi?

Do not look at the moon on Chaturthi (Chandra Darshan legend); Avoid disrespect to the idol; Do not delay visarjan beyond the chosen period

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025

Major Festival

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 New Delhi

Location New Delhi

Popular cities

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 · New Delhi

Date	Weekday	Special name
27 August 2025	Wednesday	—

Ganesh Chaturthi — Significance

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and god of wisdom. It is especially grand in Maharashtra and other western and southern states.

Ganesh Chaturthi — Mythology & Legend

According to the Shiva Purana, Goddess Parvati created Ganesha from turmeric paste to guard her door. When Lord Shiva returned and was denied entry, he beheaded Ganesha. To pacify Parvati, Shiva placed an elephant head on Ganesha and revived him, declaring him the first to be worshipped in any ritual.

Ganesh Chaturthi — Rituals & Puja Vidhi

At an auspicious time, install the clay Ganesha idol with sankalp and puja.
Each morning, offer flowers, durva grass, modak, and perform aarti.
Chant Ganesh mantras and stotras; offer coconut and fruits.
On the final day (1.5, 5, 7, or 10 days), perform visarjan—immersion in a water body.
Join processions if in Maharashtra; distribute prasad to neighbours.

Ganesh Chaturthi — Mantras & Prayers

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ

Salutations to Ganesha

Ganesh Chaturthi — Traditional Foods

Modak
Ladoo
Puran poli
Coconut
Durva grass for offering

Ganesh Chaturthi — Regional celebrations

Maharashtra (गणेश चतुर्थी): Large public pandals, 10-day celebrations
South India (వినాయక చవితి): Home and temple puja
Goa (गणेश चतुर्थी): Similar to Maharashtra

Ganesh Chaturthi — Do / Don't

Do

Install idol with proper sankalp
Offer modak and flowers
Perform visarjan as per tradition
Invite friends and family

Don't

Do not look at the moon on Chaturthi (Chandra Darshan legend)
Avoid disrespect to the idol
Do not delay visarjan beyond the chosen period

Ganesh Chaturthi — FAQ

What is Ganesh Chaturthi?: Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and god of wisdom.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025?: In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.
What are the Ganesh Chaturthi puja rituals?: At an auspicious time, install the clay Ganesha idol with sankalp and puja.; Each morning, offer flowers, durva grass, modak, and perform aarti.; Chant Ganesh mantras and stotras; offer coconut and fruits.; On the final day (1.5, 5, 7, or 10 days), perform visarjan—immersion in a water body.
What to eat on Ganesh Chaturthi?: Modak, Ladoo, Puran poli, Coconut, Durva grass for offering
What should you do on Ganesh Chaturthi?: Install idol with proper sankalp; Offer modak and flowers; Perform visarjan as per tradition
What should you avoid on Ganesh Chaturthi?: Do not look at the moon on Chaturthi (Chandra Darshan legend); Avoid disrespect to the idol; Do not delay visarjan beyond the chosen period