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Vinayak Chaturthi 2025: In the calendar, the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of every month is called Vinayak Chaturthi. This day is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is called the remover of obstacles and the auspicious one. Devotees wish to remove all obstacles from life by worshiping Ganpati Bappa on this day. Let us know the date of Vinayak Chaturthi fast, worship method and its importance in the month of October this year.
Vinayaka Chaturthi auspicious time (Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025 Shubh Muhurat)
- Start of Chaturthi Tithi: 25 October 2025, Saturday at 01:19 pm.
- End of Chaturthi Tithi: 26 October 2025, Sunday at 03:48 am.
- According to the belief of Udaya Tithi, Vinayak Chaturthi fast will be observed on 25 October 2025, Saturday.
This day is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, hence fasting and worshiping on this day brings blessings of knowledge and patience, which opens the way for success in life.
Vinayak Chaturthi Puja Vidhi
Bath and resolution: Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, before starting the puja, take a pledge to fast.
Ganesh Sthapana: Install the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha by spreading a red or yellow cloth on a clean platform at the worship place of the house.
Offer puja material: Apply tilak of roli, sandalwood and kumkum to Lord Ganesha. Offer them red colored flowers (especially hibiscus), Akshat (rice), Durva (grass). Durva is very dear to Lord Ganesha.
Offering and chanting mantras: Offer modak or laddu to Lord Ganesha. Also, offer them pure ghee and jaggery. During the puja, chant the mantra ‘Om Gan Ganpataye Namah’ at least 108 times.
Katha and Aarti: Recite the story of Vinayaka Chaturthi and finally perform the soulful aarti of Lord Ganesha.
Breaking of fast: Keep fast throughout the day. In the evening, see the moon and offer Arghya to it (see the reflection of the moon in water, avoid looking directly at the moon) and then break the fast.
Prasad Distribution: After the puja, distribute the prasad among all the people.
Religious significance of Vinayak Chaturthi
Lord Ganesha Is called ‘Vighnaharta’. It is believed that by fasting and worshiping with true heart on this day, all the troubles, obstacles and troubles of life go away. Due to the effect of this fast, happiness, prosperity, wealth and prosperity come to the house. Lord Ganesha is considered the god of intelligence and knowledge. Lord Ganesha bestows the blessings of knowledge and patience on the devotees observing this fast. Those devotees who worship with devotion on this day, all their wishes are fulfilled and they get the desired results. Doing charity on the day of Vinayak Chaturthi is also considered very auspicious, hence donate food and money as per your capacity.
Disclaimer: The information given here is based on general religious beliefs and Drik Panchang. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.