Puja Muhurat, Moon Sighting Restrictions & Visarjan Date
Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a festival – it is the divine arrival of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, the giver of wisdom, and the harbinger of auspicious beginnings. In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 27, with hearts full of devotion and homes filled with prayers, offerings, and chants of “Ganapati Bappa Morya!”
To receive the fullest blessings of Lord Ganesha, it is important to follow the sacred puja timings and observe the traditional guidelines of the festival, especially the restrictions on moon sighting.
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🕉️ Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Muhurat 2025
It is believed that Lord Ganesha was born during the Madhyahna (midday) period. Therefore, this is considered the most auspicious time for Ganesh Puja.
Madhyahna Puja Muhurat: 🕙 10:22 AM to 12:54 PM
⏳ Duration: 2 Hours 32 Minutes
Performing the puja in this holy window is said to bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.
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📿 Chaturthi Tithi
🌅 Begins: 01:54 PM on August 26, 2025
🌇 Ends: 03:44 PM on August 27, 2025
Thus, August 27, 2025 marks the main day for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
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🚫 Moon Sighting – Times to Avoid
According to sacred tradition, the moon should not be seen on Ganesh Chaturthi. It is believed that looking at the moon on this day can cause Mithya Dosha (false blame or misunderstandings). To honor this belief, devotees should strictly avoid moon sighting at these times:
On August 26, 2025 (Previous Day)
🕑 01:54 PM to 07:47 PM
(Duration: 5 Hours 53 Minutes)
On August 27, 2025 (Ganesh Chaturthi Day)
🕗 08:36 AM to 08:18 PM
(Duration: 11 Hours 42 Minutes)
⚠️ Avoiding the moon sighting during these periods ensures purity in worship and keeps away inauspicious effects.
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🌊 Ganesh Visarjan 2025
After ten days of devotion, prayers, and joyous celebrations, comes the emotional farewell – Ganesh Visarjan. It signifies the return of Lord Ganesha to Mount Kailash, carrying with him the sorrows of his devotees, while leaving behind blessings of wisdom and prosperity.
Visarjan Date: Saturday, September 06, 2025
Devotees immerse the idol with chants of “Ganapati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya!” – calling upon Ganesha to return soon next year.
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🌸 Conclusion
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is a sacred opportunity to invite divine energy into our lives. Perform the puja during the Madhyahna Muhurat (10:22 AM – 12:54 PM), avoid moon sighting during the prohibited hours, and celebrate the joyous Visarjan on September 06, 2025.
🙏 May Lord Ganesha remove all obstacles, bless every home with peace, and shower eternal prosperity upon all devotees.