Ganesh Chaturthi is more than just a festival for all the devotees. As you welcome Bappa for ten glorious days at your home or place. Every home and heart is filled with joy with the divine presence of Lord Ganesha across the Country, wishing for good fortune and new beginnings. This blog explores the significance of this beloved festival, from its rituals to its deep spiritual impact.

The Date & Day of Ganesh Chaturthi!

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. Usually falling in August or September, this festival marks the holy birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. The festival ends on the tenth day, Anant Chaturdashi, when the idol is immersed.

If we talk about the 2025 date and day of celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi is:

• Ganesh Chaturthi Tithi Begins: August 26, 2025, 1:54 PM
• Ganesh Chaturthi Tithi Ends: August 27, 2025, 3:44 PM
• Ganesh Puja Muhurat: From 11:12 AM to 01:44 PM
• Ganesh Visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi) - Saturday, September 6, 2025

The God of Beginnings: Why We Worship Ganesha First

One of the most unique aspects of the Hindu tradition is worshipping Lord Ganesha before any other deity or auspicious ritual. He is known as “Vignaharta”, that is, the destroyer of obstacles. 

From ancient times, worshipping Ganesha has been known for removing all the obstacles from your life by bringing a new beginning and immense opportunities. The tradition of worshipping lord ganesha first before beginning any worship or things comes from the immense wisdom and the boon given to him by the Tridevas( Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) that he would always be worshipped first among all the deities. You can witness one of the Vighnaharta Ganesha forms at the Chaar Dham Temple in Vrindavan as well!

Puja Rituals of Ganesh Chaturthi

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi begins with the “Ganpati sthapana” or welcoming of a new idol of Ganesha in a beautifully decorated home or public pandal. The idol is then consecrated through the 'prana pratishtha' ritual. Once the prana pratishtha is done, the daily puja rituals are then performed with great reverence.

The offering includes:

• Modaks, which are among His favourite sweets, are offered in large quantities and variety.
• Druva grass, which is a special offering created from three or twenty-one grass leaves.
• Red Hibiscus Flowers are considered a significant offering to Lord Ganesha.
• The singing of devotional songs, aartis, and mantras was chanted while worshipping the deity.

Making Your Days Divine and Spiritual

Bringing the Ganpati home is a divine and spiritual experience that transforms the environment. The air fills the entire ambience with the fragrance of incense sticks, the sound of chanting mantras, and the joy of communal prayer. To make these days truly divine, you can:

• Gather with your family and friends to sing devotional songs or chant mantras.
• Inviting guests to your home to seek the Lord Ganesha's blessings builds up a sense of community.
• This simple ritual of performing daily aarti, during morning and evening, aims to cleanse the mind and uplift the spirit of every individual.
• Use eco-friendly clay idols for a greener or more conscious celebration without harming the environment.

The Benefit of Bringing Ganpati Home

The benefit of bringing lord Ganesha home and worshipping him for all these 10 days is beyond any ritual. It is a feeling of divine spirituality that provides us a sense of positivity, nurturing each other with love, care, and support, keeping the environment clean, positive, and joyous, and celebrating together regardless of cast, gender, or any community. 

The day we bring Bappa home and the day we do his visarjan (where the idol is immersed in a body of water) symbolise Ganesha returning to his abode carrying all the sorrows and obstacles of his devotees. The famous chant, "Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya," meaning "O Father Ganesha, come again soon next year," perfectly captures the bittersweet farewell and the hopeful wish of welcoming him next year with the same joy.