When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Know date, timings, significance and more

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Significance and Celebrations

Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival celebrated in India, has its roots in the Maratha Empire in the 17th century when it was celebrated by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to promote nationalism and unity.

It gained popularity during the British colonial era when freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak used it to unite people and inspire independence.

According to Hindu mythology, Ganesha was created by Goddess Parvati using her own body, who breathed life into him.

He is worshipped as the ‘Vighnaharta,’ or the remover of obstacles, and is worshipped as the god of wisdom, intellect, and learning.

The festival goes beyond boundaries, bringing together people from all walks of life, regardless of caste, creed, or religion, to celebrate the divine presence of Lord Ganesha.

Devotees visited the Sharda Ganesh Temple, also known as Akhil Mandai Ganpati to seek blessings. (Express Photo By Pavan Khengre)

To ensure a prosperous and auspicious celebration in 2025, devotees are advised to adhere to prescribed rituals and customs, such as early morning bathing, placing the idol on a raised platform, offering prayers and various items to the deity, decorating the idol’s surroundings with ornamental embellishments, and concluding the pooja with the chanting of the “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah” mantra.

Ganesh Chaturthi is a celebration of the divine qualities of Lord Ganesha, a time for spiritual reflection, and celebrating the shared cultural heritage of India.