Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated with lots of joy, love, and enthusiasm. Celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, it is popular in almost all Indian states, including Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, and more. Ganesha is also popularly called as Ekdanta, Gajanan, Vakrtunda, Dhoomraketu, Siddhi Vinayak, and has several other names. He is believed to be the god of fortune, prosperity, and wisdom. Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Ganesh Utsav or Vinayak Chaturthi, is overall a 10-day celebration. 

Like every other year, Ganpati Chaturthi 2025 is again expected to be celebrated with great grandeur. The festival has its roots dating back to the 17th century. During the Maratha Period, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj promoted Ganpati pooja to foster national unity and unity among people. Later again, Lokmanya Tilak, during the British period, popularised the Ganpati festival to encourage patriotism among fellow Indians. 

The cultural significance of the Ganesh puja can be traced back to several Hindu mythologies. According to Legend, Lord Ganesha was made out of the turmeric paste that Goddess Parvati used for her body and gave Ganesha a living form. She then ordered him to guard her room while she bathed. However, a conflict between Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva arose when the latter was denied entry to the chamber. In anger, Shiva severed Ganesha’s head. This angered Maa Parvati, leading Lord Shiva to revive Ganesha by replacing his head with an elephant's head. He also gave Ganesha the vardaan of being the first deity to be worshipped. 

Here are the important Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 dates according to the Drik Panchang. 

• The Ganpati Chaturthi commences on August 27, 2025. 

• The Ganesh Visarjan 2025 is scheduled for September 6, 2025. 

Here are more details on Pillayar Chaturthi 2025 muhurt according to the Drik Panchang. 

Since Ganpati Chaturthi 2025 is around the corner, here is a list of customs and rituals you may look out for. 

1. Murti Sthapana

This involves bringing the Ganpati idol home with joy and love. It is accompanied by Kalash sthapna. Murti is placed on a clean, decorated platform. 

2. Pranapratishtha

This involves invoking life into the Ganpati idol through the recitation of mantras. You may also offer akshata, durva grass, flowers, etc. 

3. Daily Puja

Daily Puja is done for the days Ganpati is at your home. The rituals may differ from one tradition to another. Common Ganpati rituals include snanam, namaskaram, pushpa, archana, etc. 

4. Aartis

Devotees may also sing daily aartis to keep the lord happy. This can be done during both morning and evening. 

5. Naivedya

This includes offering the food to Lord Ganesha. You may offer sweets, modaks, puran poli, laddu, and much more.  

6. Ganpati Visarjan 

Ganesh Visarjan is saying farewell to the lord and includes the murti visarjan in water. Typically, it is done on the final day. You may do kurti visarjan on the 3rd, 5th, 7th, or 10th day. 

Here are some simple Ganpati Decoration ideas for home you may try this Ganesh Chaturthi 2025. 

• Use eco-friendly items like banana leaves and floral garlands to decorate the Ganesh Mandap.  

• You may consider using clay diyas for a traditional touch. 

• You can also bring in sustainable, clay-made Ganpati idols for this Ganpati festival. 

• Add fairy lights to elevate the Ganpati decoration. 

• Prepare your handmade torans to keep them simple yet chic. 

Here are some easy ideas for Ganesha Pandal Decoration:

• You may consider taking a traditional pandal with thermocol or wood. 

• Use handmade backdrops with traditional art like Madhubani or Mandala paintings. 

• Use fairy lights, strip lights, or LEDs to create a focused ambience. 

• Decorate the pandal entrance with a toran. You may simply prepare this using coconut leaves, flowers, bells, etc. 

If you're planning to experience the grand celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi yourself, here are some destinations to visit. 

• Mumbai

• Chennai

• Pune

• Hyderabad 

• Goa

Here is how to reach these popular destinations to experience the Ganpati festival. 

 
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