Ganesh Chaturthi is a very widely celebrated festival in India and is marked as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. This year (2025), Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on August 27, 2025 (Wednesday).

Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Muhurat and Tithi: (significant dates)

It is said that Lord Ganesh was born during the month of Bhadrapada and his birthday is widely celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi. On this day, Lord Ganesha is worshipped. He is known as the symbol of knowledge, strength and integrity. 

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It is not just a one day event. As in some parts of India, especially Maharashtra, it is celebrated for 10 days and this span of 10 days is called Ganeshotsav. The first day, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated and an idol of Lord Ganesha is brought home and worshipped for 10 days. On the 10th day, Ganesh Visarjan is performed, where the idol of Lord Ganesha is immersed in water bodies. This 10th day is also known as Anant Chaturdashi. This year, Ganesha Visarjan will be on September 06, 2025 (Saturday).

As per Hindus, the whole day is divided into five parts, starting from Pratahkala, Sangava, Madhyahna, Aparahna and Sayankal. Ganpati Puja Sthapana is performed during the Madhyahna as it is said that Lord Ganesha was born during this time. Madhyahna is almost the same as midday. 

Ganesha Sthapana Puja Vidhi and Mantra: 

On Ganesh Chaturthi, the Ganesh Sthapana Pooja is performed at home by following 16 very easy steps. This puja is also known as Shodashopachara Puja and is performed at the Madhyahnakala. These steps include, 

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1. Avahana and Pratishyhapan
2. Asana Samarpan
3. Padya Samarpan
4. Arghya Samarpan
5. Achmana
6. Snana Mantra (Panchamrita Snanam, Payah Snanam, Dadhi Snanam, Ghrita Snanam, Madhu Snanam, Sharkara Snanam, Suvasita Snanam, Shuddhodaka Snanam)
7. Vastra Samarpan
8. Yajnopavita Samarpan
9. Gandha
10.  Akshata
11.  Pushpa Mala, Shami Patra, Durvankura, Sindoor
12.  Dhoop
13.  Deep Samarpana
14.  Naivedya 
15.  Tambula, Narikela and Dakshina Samarpana
16.  Neerjana and Visarjan

Ganesh Chaturthi is widely celebrated in India and amongst Hindus across the globe. It is regarded as a very auspicious day. It is very famous in Maharashtra and like every other Hindu festival, it is very inclusive of all the communities and states.