When Will Lord Ganesha Be Installed? Know the Date and Puja Rituals of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. The festival is celebrated with immense devotion and joy across India and lasts for 10 days. It begins with the installation of Lord Ganesha’s idol in homes and public pandals, followed by daily prayers and rituals. On the 10th day, the festival concludes with the grand Ganesh Visarjan (immersion ceremony).

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date

This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, with great fervor and enthusiasm. On this day, devotees will install Ganesha idols and perform special rituals to seek his blessings for happiness, prosperity, and wisdom.

Auspicious Puja Timing

• Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat: 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM
• Duration: 2 hours 34 minutes
• Performing the installation and worship of Lord Ganesha during this period is considered highly auspicious and fruitful.

Ganesh Chaturthi Tithi

• Tithi Begins: August 26, 2025, at 01:54 PM
• Tithi Ends: August 27, 2025, at 03:44 PM

Moon Sighting Restrictions

According to tradition, moon sighting on Ganesh Chaturthi brings “Mithya Dosha” (false accusations or bad luck). Hence, devotees should avoid looking at the moon during the restricted timings:

• August 26, 2025: 01:54 PM to 08:29 PM (6 hours 34 minutes)
• August 27, 2025: 09:28 AM to 08:57 PM (11 hours 29 minutes)

Step-by-Step Ganesh Sthapana Puja Vidhi (Installation Rituals)

1. Cleanse and Decorate the Puja Area – Ensure the space is clean and adorn it with flowers, rangoli, and decorative items.
2. Install the Idol – Place Lord Ganesha’s idol on a decorated platform (chowki) covered with a red or yellow cloth during the auspicious time.
3. Take a Sankalp (Vow) – Begin the puja by taking a vow with water, rice, and flowers in hand.
4. Chant the Mantra – Invoke Lord Ganesha with the mantra “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah.”
5. Perform Abhishekam – Bathe the idol with Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and Ganga water).
6. Dress and Decorate the Idol – Offer new clothes, ornaments, and sacred thread to the deity.
7. Offer Bhog (Prasad) – Present Lord Ganesha with his favorite sweets, especially modaks and laddoos.
8. Offer Durva Grass and Flowers – Present fresh durva grass, red flowers, and vermillion.

Perform Aarti – Conclude the ritual with family prayers and Ganesh Aarti, seeking blessings for peace and prosperity.

Ganesh Shlok:

“One should meditate upon Lord Vishnu, clad in white garments, of moon-like complexion, with four arms and a serene, smiling face – for the removal of all obstacles.”

“O Lord Ganesha, with a curved trunk and a mighty form, whose brilliance equals that of a million suns – kindly remove all obstacles and ensure success in every task, always.”

“Om Gam Ganapataye Namah”