Vinayaka Chavithi 2025 Date: Ganesh Chaturthi to be Celebrated on August 27, Visarjan on September 6

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chavithi, will be celebrated across India with devotion and grandeur on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, as per the Hindu Panchang. The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom and prosperity.

Vinayaka Chavithi 2025 Date and Timings

Ganesh Chaturthi Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Madhyahna Puja Muhurat: 11:06 AM to 1:40 PM (Duration: 2 hours 34 minutes)

Ganesh Visarjan Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 1:54 PM on August 26, 2025

Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 3:44 PM on August 27, 2025

As the Madhyahna Puja Muhurat falls on August 27, that day is considered the official date for Ganesh Chaturthi in 2025. Devotees are advised to avoid moon sighting on August 26–27, following traditional belief.

Ganesh Visarjan 2025

The 10-day festival will conclude with Ganesh Visarjan on September 6, 2025. Devotees will immerse Lord Ganesha’s idols in rivers, lakes, and seas, chanting Ganpati Bappa Morya, bidding farewell with devotion and celebration.

Significance of Vinayaka Chavithi

Vinayaka Chavithi is not only a religious observance but also a cultural celebration that brings families and communities together. Idols of Lord Ganesha are installed in homes and public pandals, rituals are performed, and offerings such as modak—a sweet believed to be Ganesha’s favorite—are prepared. Devotees seek blessings for prosperity, knowledge, and happiness during this auspicious festival.