🙏 Vinayaka Chavithi 2025 – Date, Rituals, History & Celebration Guide
Published by: Vizzve Spiritual | Updated: May 2025
Category: Hindu Festivals | Ganesh Worship | Indian Culture
📅 Vinayaka Chavithi 2025 Date:
🗓️ Thursday, August 28, 2025
🌕 Tithi Timing: Chaturthi begins on August 27 at 12:45 PM and ends on August 28 at 3:00 PM
🪔 Ideal Puja Muhurat: August 28, 11:10 AM to 1:35 PM
🐘 What is Vinayaka Chavithi?
Vinayaka Chavithi, also known as Ganesh Chaturthi, is a major Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha—the remover of obstacles, god of wisdom, and patron of beginnings.
The festival is especially prominent in Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Tamil Nadu.
📜 History & Significance
The legend says Goddess Parvati created Ganesha from sandalwood paste to guard her. When Lord Shiva unknowingly beheaded him, he replaced the head with that of an elephant—thus giving rise to the beloved deity Ganesha.
Vinayaka Chavithi marks this event and symbolizes removal of negativity and new beginnings.
🪔 Vinayaka Chavithi Rituals
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Clay Idol Installation (Sthapana):
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Lord Ganesha’s idol is placed in homes or public pandals
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Decorated with flowers, mango leaves, and durva grass
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Puja Vidhi:
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16 steps (Shodashopachara Puja) performed
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Offerings include modakam, bananas, jaggery, coconut, and sweets
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Ganesh Stotra & Aarti:
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Devotees chant Ganapati Atharvashirsha and perform aarti
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Visarjan (Immersion):
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Celebrated over 1 to 11 days
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Idol immersed in water, symbolizing the return to nature
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🌱 Go Green: Eco-Friendly Ganesh in 2025
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Use clay idols painted with natural colors
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Avoid plastic decoration
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Opt for artificial tanks or eco-ponds for immersion
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Promote “One Idol per Colony” in gated communities
🎉 Celebrations Across India
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Mumbai & Pune: Grand pandals like Lalbaugcha Raja
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Hyderabad & Secunderabad: Khairatabad Ganesh is over 40 ft tall
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Chennai & Bengaluru: Community Ganesh pandals with cultural events
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Visakhapatnam & Vijayawada: Public celebrations with devotional music
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❓ FAQs – Vinayaka Chavithi 2025
Q1: Can I perform puja at home without a priest?
➡️ Yes, you can perform Vinayaka Puja at home using online guides or book a virtual priest.
Q2: What is the best offering to Lord Ganesha?
➡️ Modakam (sweet rice dumpling), coconut, jaggery, durva grass.
Q3: Can I reuse an idol every year?
➡️ Yes, if it’s a metal idol, not for clay (meant for immersion).
Q4: How long should I keep the idol at home?
➡️ 1, 3, 5, 7, or 11 days—based on family tradition or convenience.