Ahmedabad: Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 27, marking the beginning of the 10-day Ganeshotsav. Astrologers say several auspicious yogas, including Ravi Yoga, Sarvarthasiddhi Yoga, and Lakshmi-Narayan Yoga, are forming on this day. Devotees believe worshipping Lord Ganesha during these periods brings wealth, career growth, and success in business.

According to the Panchang, Bhadrapad Chaturthi Tithi begins at 1:54 PM on August 26 and ends at 3:44 PM on August 27. Since Lord Ganesha’s birth is believed to have occurred in the afternoon, the ideal time for Ganesh Sthapana is between 11:09 AM and 12:45 PM on August 27.

Shubh Muhurats for Ganesh Sthapana

Astrological Significance

Wednesday is linked with Lord Ganesha as the ruler of Mercury (Budh). Worshipping Him on this day is believed to remove Budh Dosha and enhance decision-making, logic, and communication skills. Mercury governs intelligence, speech, business, and analytical ability, making this an ideal day for professional and commercial success.

During the 10-day festival, a rare Surya-Ketu conjunction will occur, benefiting Libra and Aquarius zodiac signs. Additionally, Lakshmi Yoga formed by the Moon-Mars conjunction is said to bring financial prosperity.

Choosing Ganesh Idols

Idols with the trunk turned right (Siddhivinayak) are considered auspicious for homes, while those with the trunk turned left (Vighnavinashak) are placed at entrances or commercial spaces to ward off obstacles.

Essential Items for Ganapati Puja

Water mixed with Ganga water in a copper vessel, copper kalash, durva grass, panchamrut, coconut, cloth, sandalwood, akshat, jaggery, honey, rosewater, sugar, fragrant substances, cloves, cardamom, camphor, incense, mehendi, turmeric, betel nuts, flowers, ghee lamps, kumkum, cow’s milk, modak or sweets, dry fruits, betel leaves, currency coins, and nagarvel leaves.

How to Perform Ganesh Sthapana

• Take a bath at sunrise and wear new clothes.

• Place a sacred seat (asan) facing east and resolve to install Lord Ganesha.

• Spread a clean cloth on a small wooden platform, sprinkle rice grains, and place a copper kalash with five mango leaves.

• Install Lord Ganesha’s idol on top of the kalash and perform the sankalp before beginning worship.

Ganesh Visarjan 2025

The festival will conclude with Ganesh Visarjan on Saturday, September 6, 2025 (Bhadarva Sud 14 – Anant Chaturdashi).

Auspicious Timings for Ganesh Visarjan