Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date, Puja Muhurat in Major Cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date, Puja Muhurat in Major Cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Ganesh Utsav or Vinayaka Chaturthi, is an important Hindu festival celebrated across India. It marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god who is worshipped as the god of knowledge, wealth and good fortune. He is also called Gajanana, Dhoomraketu, Ekdanta, Vakrtunda and Siddhi Vinayaka.
Lord Ganesha is believed to remove obstacles and is worshipped before starting new work, studies or business. The festival is especially popular in Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and among Indian communities abroad.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025?
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. According to the Hindu calendar, Chaturthi Tithi will begin on 26 August at 1:54 PM and end on 27 August at 3:44 PM.
The most auspicious time for Ganesh Sthapana (placing the idol) is during the Madhyahna, or midday period, on 27 August. This is when devotees are advised to start the celebrations and welcome Lord Ganesha home.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Muhurat Time in Cities
The auspicious timing for Ganesh Sthapana in different cities is as follows:
- New Delhi: 11:05 AM – 1:40 PM
- Mumbai: 11:24 AM – 1:55 PM
- Pune: 11:21 AM – 1:51 PM
- Bengaluru: 11:07 AM – 1:36 PM
In most parts of India, the best time will be around 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM.
How Cities Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
Delhi:
In the capital, large and beautifully decorated idols of Lord Ganesha are installed in pandals across different neighborhoods. People visit these pandals to offer prayers and take part in bhajans and aartis. The celebrations end with visarjan (immersion of the idol) in rivers or artificial ponds.
Mumbai:
Mumbai is known for its grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Lalbaugcha Raja, one of the most famous Ganpati idols in the city, attracts lakhs of devotees who wait in long queues for darshan. Streets are filled with music, dancing, and processions, and the visarjan at Girgaon Chowpatty is a major event.
Pune:
In Pune, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with a mix of devotion and cultural programs. The Dagadusheth Halwai Ganpati temple is the main attraction, drawing huge crowds every year. Many local mandals organize traditional aartis and music performances and serve prasad to visitors.
Bengaluru:
Bengaluru celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi by combining South Indian traditions with Maharashtrian-style festivities. Many families and societies use eco-friendly idols and decorate their homes with flowers and rangolis. Drums and music fill the streets during processions.
Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated with devotion and excitement across the country this year. From small home celebrations to large public pandals, the festival will bring people together in prayer and joy as they welcome Lord Ganesha and seek his blessings.
