The sacred festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is set to be celebrated with great devotion and fervor across India and among Hindu communities worldwide. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on Saturday, August 30, 2025, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, harbinger of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune.
Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a festival, but a vibrant cultural and spiritual celebration that spans across 10 days, starting from Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of the Bhadrapada month and concluding on Anant Chaturdashi with the grand immersion of idols, also known as Ganesh Visarjan. While the day rituals are widely practiced, devotees this year are especially keen to know about the night puja muhurat (auspicious timing) and the proper method of performing Ganapati’s worship at home and in community pandals.
Night Puja Muhurat for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
According to Hindu Panchang and astrologers, the most auspicious time for Ganesh Chaturthi worship is during the Madhyahna (midday) period as it is believed that Lord Ganesha was born during this time. However, those unable to perform the puja during the day can worship Lord Ganesha at night by following prescribed rituals.
The Ganesh Chaturthi night puja muhurat in 2025 is expected to begin from 7:25 PM to 9:05 PM (IST). This period is considered highly auspicious for offering prayers, lighting lamps, reciting aarti, and chanting mantras dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Astrologers suggest that performing the night puja with full devotion can help devotees remove obstacles, attract success, and bring peace and prosperity into their lives.
Method of Performing Ganapati Worship
Devotees performing Ganesh Chaturthi puja at home or in temples are advised to follow traditional puja vidhi (method of worship) to seek maximum blessings from Lord Ganesha. The step-by-step method includes:
Purification and Setup
Begin by cleaning the house and the puja area thoroughly.
Decorate the altar with flowers, rangoli, and a clean red or yellow cloth.
Place Lord Ganesha’s idol (preferably eco-friendly clay idol) on a raised platform.
Invocation (Avahan)
Light a lamp (diya) and incense sticks to purify the surroundings.
Sprinkle holy water (Ganga Jal) around the puja place.
Invoke Lord Ganesha with prayers, requesting him to bless the household.
Offerings (Upacharas)
Offer 21 durva grass blades, red flowers, sandalwood paste, turmeric, and vermilion (kumkum) to the idol.
Present Modak, laddoos, and fruits, as these are considered Lord Ganesha’s favorite delicacies.
Place betel leaves and nuts as a mark of respect.
Chanting and Aarti
Recite Ganesh Atharvashirsha, Ganapati Stotra, or chant “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”.
Perform the aarti with full devotion, ringing bells and singing hymns dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Family members should participate together to strengthen harmony and unity.
Night Puja Rituals
During the night muhurat, light an oil lamp, recite Shubh Labh Mantra and offer durva grass again.
Meditate upon Lord Ganesha’s image, focusing on wisdom and clarity.
Conclude by seeking blessings for removal of obstacles and fulfillment of desires.
Significance of Night Puja
While daytime worship is traditional, night puja during Ganesh Chaturthi holds a unique spiritual significance. It is believed that during the night, divine energies are more concentrated, and prayers reach directly to the deity. Devotees who sincerely perform the rituals at night often experience mental peace, relief from difficulties, and positive energy in their homes.
Religious scholars also mention that those who could not perform the elaborate rituals during the day may especially benefit from the night puja muhurat. This flexibility ensures that all devotees, regardless of their schedules, can express devotion and receive blessings from Lord Ganesha.
Nationwide Celebrations
Ganesh Chaturthi is especially celebrated with grandeur in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Goa, where massive community pandals are set up, hosting beautifully crafted idols of Lord Ganesha. Cultural programs, devotional singing, and charity activities mark the festival days.
Eco-friendly celebrations are increasingly being encouraged in 2025, with several states promoting clay idols and discouraging the use of plaster of Paris (POP) to protect the environment during visarjan (immersion).
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 brings with it an opportunity for spiritual renewal, cultural unity, and devotion to the beloved elephant-headed God. Observing the night puja muhurat with the proper vidhi can help devotees receive the divine grace of Lord Ganesha, ensuring prosperity, wisdom, and happiness in their lives.
As families prepare to welcome “Ganpati Bappa Morya”, the chants will echo across homes and temples, symbolizing faith, positivity, and the eternal cycle of devotion.
