Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025: Date, muhurat, significance, and rituals to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings

Vinayaka Chaturthi is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the harbinger of wisdom. Celebrated across the world, it holds deep spiritual significance for devotees. Each lunar month has two Chaturthi Tithis — the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi (after Amavasya or new moon) is called Vinayaka Chaturthi, while the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi (after Purnima or full moon) is known as Sankashti Chaturthi.

While devotees observe Vinayaka Chaturthi fasting every month, the most important celebration takes place during the Bhadrapada month, known as Ganesha Chaturthi, which marks the divine birth of Lord Ganesha. This occasion is also referred to as Varad Vinayaka Chaturthi, where “Varad” signifies seeking blessings or boons from the deity. Observing this fast is believed to grant wisdom, patience, and prosperity, virtues that support success and personal growth.

Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025: Date and Timings
Event Date and Time

• Vinayaka Chaturthi Saturday, 25 October 2025
• Vinayaka Chaturthi Muhurat 10:58 AM to 01:12 PM
• Kartika Shukla Chaturthi Begins 01:19 AM, October 25
• Kartika Shukla Chaturthi Ends 03:48 AM, October 26

The afternoon Muhurat is considered the most auspicious time for performing Lord Ganesha Puja, ensuring blessings of wisdom, patience, and prosperity.

Significance of Vinayaka Chaturthi

• Commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
• Fasting on this day enhances spiritual strength, patience, and clarity of mind.
• Devotees pray for success, prosperity, and harmony in both personal and professional life.

Rituals and Practices to Follow

• Offer modaks, fruits, and flowers to Lord Ganesha.
• Recite Ganesha mantras and perform puja with devotion.
• Observe fasting and meditation for inner peace and spiritual upliftment.