Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Festival Dates, History & Importance

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on August 27, 2025 (Wednesday).

Puja timings for Ganesh Chaturthi

Why do we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?

The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi is based on the event where Lord Shiva, out of compassion, restores the beheaded Ganesha with the face of an elephant. This event is a symbol of acceptance, the cycle of life, empathy, and victory. Hence, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, Ganesh Chaturthi, or Vinayagar Chaturthi, is the most celebrated festival in India. Lord Ganesha, who is the symbol of wisdom, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles, is celebrated with complete devotion and love. 

This vibrant festival is celebrated with elaborate decoration, prayers, puja, and communal gatherings. Sharing of sweets, gifts, and love is a part of this celebration, and you can even gift Ganesh Tanjore paintings to your loved ones to make the festival even more special. At Ethnic Tanjore Arts, we provide naturally handmade Tanjore paintings to add a note of classic to your celebration. Today we will have a look at the steps for performing the rituals in the right form and how to celebrate an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi.

Pujas for Lord Ganesha

Ganesh Chaturthi is a spiritual and joyful celebration, where various pujas are performed to welcome the presence and blessings of Lord Ganesha. Here are the key steps for the pujas that you can perform:

• The day begins with cleaning the house and the place where the idol of Lord Ganesha is placed. The members of the family bathe and wear new clothes.

• Place the idol on a raised altar in the direction of east or north. Cover it with clean clothes and draw a rangoli before the altar.

• Sankalpa is the process where the members of the house bow down before the idol of Lord Ganesha. The prayers are made while holding water in the hand.

• You can also place the Tanjore painting of Lord Ganesha at any part of your house to invoke his presence and blessings.

• Sprinkle holy water around the idol to purify the place around the altar. At the same time, chant mantras to invoke the presence of Lord Ganesha.

• Offer modaks, laddos, and fruits. Following this, show incense sticks or camphor before the idol with mantras and ringing of the bell.

• Complete the pooja with the distribution of sweets, prasads, among your friends and family as a symbol of blessings from Lord Ganesha. 

  
  

Offerings for Lord Ganesha

Here is the list of offerings that can be presented before the idol of Lord Ganesha. 

• Clothing for Lord Ganesha — Aasana

• Water for washing the feet — Padhyam

• Water for washing the hands —Arghyam

• Water for drinking — Aachamanam

• Bathing of the idol — Snanam

• New clothes —Vastra 

• Paste made from sandalwood and vermillion 

• Flowers

• Incense 

• Ghee lamp

• Sweets — modaks, ladoo, and fruits

• Betel leaves and nuts

• Money

• Aarti

  
  

Do’s and Don'ts during Ganesh Chaturthi 

Here is the list of the do’s and don'ts during the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi for making sure that the festival is celebrated with complete devotion.

Do's 

• Choose eco-friendly idols.

• Maintain cleanliness.

• Perform the rituals in the right order.

• Eat only vegetarian dishes.

• Fasting is optional.

• Recite mantras with heartfeltl prayers.

• Stay with the Idol.

• Embrace the spirit of togetherness. with family and friends.

Don'ts 

• Avoid plastic and POP idols.

• Eating in front of the idol.

• Non-vegetarian food.

• Leaving the idol unattended.

• Negative actions and emotions like anger, jealousy, or using harsh words.

• Finding an idol with a trunk facing the right side.

• Immersion of idols without rituals.

• Closing of the main door during rituals.

Final thought 

Ganesh Chaturthi is more than just a festival; it is a vibrant expression of faith, joy, and devotion. Placing the Ganesh Tanjore painting along with the idol revives the heritage of South Indian art in our celebration. You can visit Ethnic Tanjore Arts, where we provide the beautifully crafted, naturally made Ganesha Tanjore painting to make the festival even more auspicious and spiritual. The rituals associated with the festival have to be done meticulously with a pure heart. Each ritual has its own significance with a sense of purity, compassion, and humility. Observing the various do’s and don'ts ensures that the rituals are done in the right way. The guidelines promote the eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi and a mindful celebration. 

In today's world, devotees continue to uphold the age-old customs with complete devotion and care for the environment. 

Hence, the festival is a beautiful opportunity to renew one’s faith and strengthen the family bonds and friendship. With these detailed steps and the conditions, it instills a sense of inner peace and joy. An auspicious festival that unites the hearts is always special for the family, and may this Ganesh Chaturthi bring a lot of love, blessings, and peace to your family and friends. 

Heartful Ganesh Chaturthi wishes to all from Ethnic Tanjore Arts!