Ganesh Chaturthi - Significance

Ganesh Chaturthi is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the giver of wisdom and prosperity.
It is celebrated on the 4th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, usually lasting for 10 days and concluding on Anant Chaturdashi.

• Lord Ganesha is worshiped as Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles)
• Devotees seek his blessings for knowledge, fortune, and new beginnings

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 – Puja Timings & Muhurat

• Ganesh Chaturthi Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
• Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat: 11:06 AM to 1:39 PM (IST)
• Chaturthi Tithi Begins: August 29, 2025 – 12:56 AM (IST)
• Chaturthi Tithi Ends: August 30, 2025 – 12:37 AM (IST)

Ganesh Visarjan 2025

• Visarjan Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025 (Anant Chaturdashi)
• Devotees immerse the idol of Lord Ganesha with prayers and farewell rituals

Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja Procedure

1. Installation of Idol: A beautifully decorated idol (Vigraham) of Lord Ganesha is installed

2. Prana Pratistha: Infusing life energy into the idol

3. Sodashaupachara Puja (16-step ritual worship):

• • Avahana (invocation), Asana (seating), Padya (washing feet), Arghya (offering water), Achamana (sipping water)
  • Snana (holy bath), Vastra (clothes), Gandha (sandal paste), Pushpa (flowers), Dhoopa (incense), Deepa (lamp)
  • Naivedya (food offering – especially Modaks and fruits), Tamboolam (betel leaves and nuts), Aarti
  • Mantra Japa (reciting Ganapati mantras), Pradakshina and Namaskara (circumambulation and prostration)

Benefits of Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja

• Removes obstacles and ensures smooth progress in life
• Enhances wisdom, intellect, and decision-making
• Brings success in business and career
• Invokes peace, prosperity, and family happiness
• Encourages spiritual growth and devotion

More Information

• Purpose: To celebrate the divine presence of Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi
• Puja Date: August 29, 2025
• Deity Worshiped: Lord Ganesha
• Key Ingredients Used: Modaks, Durva (Doob grass), Ashta Dravya, Coconut, Banana, Flowers, Kumkum, Sandalwood Paste

About the ePuja

For Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, only Live ePuja is available. There is no recording option.

• You and your family will participate in the puja live via video call.
• The Vedic Pandit will guide you through the entire ritual — from Sankalpa and Prana Pratistha to the final Aarti.
• The puja will be conducted from a temple or Vedic center, following traditional procedures and Kannada cultural customs.

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