Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Date, puja timings, and significance

Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a religious event but a cultural celebration that brings communities together in devotion, music, dance and joy. It is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals.

The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the beloved deity known as the remover of obstacles and the God of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. Devotees across India are all geared up for the celebrations with great enthusiasm.

When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2025?

This year, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, according to the Hindu calendar. The Chaturthi Tithi begins on August 26 at 1:54 PM and ends on August 27 at 3:44 PM.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 puja timings

As per the Drik Panchang, the Madhyahna (midday) Ganesha Puja Muhurat, considered the most auspicious time for worship, will be observed from 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM on August 27.

City-wise Ganesh Chaturthi puja timings

Mumbai: 11:24 AM to 01:55 PM

Pune: 11:21 AM to 01:51 PM

New Delhi: 11:05 AM to 01:40 PM

Chennai: 10:56 AM to 01:25 PM

Jaipur: 11:11 AM to 01:45 PM

Hyderabad: 11:02 AM to 01:33 PM

Gurgaon: 11:06 AM to 01:40 PM

Chandigarh: 11:07 AM to 01:42 PM

Kolkata: 10:22 AM to 12:54 PM

Bengaluru: 11:07 AM to 01:36 PM

Ahmedabad: 11:25 AM to 01:57 PM

Noida: 11:05 AM to 01:39 PM

Ganesh Visarjan 2025

The 10-day celebration concludes with Ganesh Visarjan on Saturday, September 6, 2025, when idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in water bodies with grand processions and heartfelt farewells.

Why is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated?

The festival commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati created Ganesha from the sandalwood paste from her body to guard her while she bathed. When Lord Shiva returned and was denied entry by Ganesha, he beheaded the boy in anger. Later, upon Parvati’s insistence, Shiva revived Ganesha by placing an elephant’s head on his body—thus giving rise to the unique appearance we worship today.