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Vinayak Chaturthi 2025 Date: The month of December is very important from the religious point of view, because the last Vinayak Chaturthi of the year is falling in this month. According to the Hindu calendar, there is a special tradition of worshiping Lord Ganesha on the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha (Agahan) month. There is some doubt among the devotees whether this date is on 23rd December or 24th December. Let us know in this article about the exact date, auspicious time and method of worship of the last Vinayak Chaturthi of the year.
23rd or 24th December? Know the exact date (Vinayak Chaturthi Dec 2025 Date)
- Chaturthi date starts: 23 December 2025 at 03:45 pm.
- Chaturthi date ends: 24 December 2025 till 01:30 pm.
Importance of Udaya Tithi: In Hinduism, Udaya Tithi (date present at the time of sunrise) is given priority. Since Chaturthi Tithi will exist at the time of sunrise on 24th December, the last Vinayak Chaturthi of the year will be celebrated on Wednesday, 24th December 2025.
Simple puja method of Vinayaka Chaturthi
On this day, by worshiping as per the rituals, one receives blessings from Bappa and all obstacles are removed. Wake up early in the morning and take bath and wear clean red or yellow clothes. Take a pledge to fast. Clean the temple and install the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha. Get Bappa anointed with Ganga water. Offer them vermillion, Akshat, sandalwood and sacred thread. Offer 21 Durva (grass) and his favorite Modak or Laddus to Lord Ganesha. Chant the mantra ‘Om Gan Ganpataye Namah’. Finally, recite Ganesh Chalisa and perform Aarti.
Religious significance of Vinayak Chaturthi
According to religious beliefs, observing fast on Vinayak Chaturthi sharpens a person’s intelligence and removes obstacles in work. Being the last Chaturthi of the year, this day is considered best for apologizing for the mistakes of the past year and wishing for happiness and prosperity in the coming year. According to the Hindu calendar, it falls every month on the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha and gives a special opportunity to worship Lord Ganesha as the remover of obstacles, the giver of wisdom and the auspicious one.
According to religious beliefs, Lord Ganesha is worshiped before any auspicious work so that the obstacles in the work are removed and success is achieved. Worshiping as per rituals on the day of Vinayak Chaturthi removes negative energy from a person’s life and brings happiness and prosperity.
It is mentioned in the scriptures that on this day Lord Ganesha quickly accepts the prayers of his devotees. Especially this date is considered auspicious for the increase of intelligence, prudence, knowledge and good fortune. Vinayak Chaturthi fast is considered especially fruitful for students, businessmen and employed people.
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