Ganpati Muhurat 2025: Best Time for Installation and Key Festival Dates
Ganpati Muhurat 2025: Best Time for Installation and Key Festival Dates
Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most cherished festivals in India, will be celebrated this year on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Devotees across the country are preparing to welcome Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and symbol of prosperity, into their homes and community pandals.
Auspicious Time for Ganesh Sthapana (Installation)
- Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
- Chaturthi Tithi: Begins August 26 at 1:54 PM, ends August 27 at 3:44 PM
- Most Auspicious Muhurat: 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM on August 27
- For Pune: 11:21 AM to 1:51 PM (local calculation)
Moon Sighting Advisory
Tradition advises avoiding moon sighting on Ganesh Chaturthi to escape the curse of false accusation:
- August 26: 1:54 PM to 8:29 PM
- August 27: 9:28 AM to 8:57 PM
Duration of the Festival
The celebration usually spans 10 days, ending with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi, Saturday, September 6, 2025. Many families also observe shorter celebrations of 1.5, 3, 5, or 7 days.
Key Dates of Ganesh Utsav 2025
- August 27 (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi – Idol installation from 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM
- August 31 (Sunday): Gauri Avahan – Sunrise to 5:27 PM under Anuradha Nakshatra
- September 1 (Monday): Gauri Pujan – As per family tradition under Jyeshtha Nakshatra
- September 2 (Tuesday): Gauri Visarjan – Sunrise to 9:51 PM during Mula Nakshatra
- September 6 (Saturday): Anant Chaturdashi – Final immersion of idols
Guidance for Devotees
- Nakshatras, yogas, or rahu kaal are not mandatory; the Madhyahna Muhurat is widely accepted.
- Idols can be brought home in advance but should remain untouched until installation.
- Eco-friendly clay idols, preferably small and seated, are recommended for home worship.
- Immersion should be respectful, preferably in community tanks or home vessels if rivers or lakes are not accessible.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 promises to once again bring devotion, joy, and cultural vibrancy, as families and communities come together to celebrate and bid farewell to Bappa.
