Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Date & Info - Vinayaka Chaturthi in Tamil Nadu

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on August 27, 2025 (Wednesday) all over India.

Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi in Bhadrapada Month (i.e., fourth day in bright fortnight of Bhadrapada Month).

In Tamil Panchangam, the corresponding month is mostly Aavani Masam Valarpirai Sathurthi. Sometimes rarely the corresponding month will be Purattasi Masam.

Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. Lord Ganesha is the head of all the 'Ganas' i.e., troops of Lord Shiva. Lord Ganapati is worshiped at the start of any venture to avoid obstacles.

Chaturthi Tithi Time:

In 2025 Bhadrapada Month, Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi

- starts at 2.20 pm IST (Aug 26th - Tuesday Afternoon)

- ends at 3.52 pm IST (Aug 27th - Wednesday Afternoon)

Vinayagar Chaturthi In Tamil Nadu Temples:

In Temples on Vinayagar Chaturthi, Maha Abhishekam will be done to Lord Ganesh amidst chanting of Vedas including Ganapati Atharvashirsham, Ganesha Suktam.

Special Homam (Havan) like Maha Ganapathi Homam, Sahasra Modaka Homan, Chintamani Mahaganapathi Aganda Mahayagam, Laksharachanai will be held

Special Neivedyam called Modakam will be offered to Lord Ganesha. Then Mahadeeparadhanai (i.e., Aarti) will be done to Lord Ganapati

In Tiruchi Rock Fort Temple, total 150 kg Kozhukattai (Modakam) will be offered as Neivedyam on Vinayagar Chaturthi. One Kolukattai weighing 75 kg will be offered to Manikka Vinayagar at base of the hill and another Kozhukattai weighing 75 kg will be offered to Ucchi Pillayar at top of Malaikottai.

The Malaikottai Modakam is made with 6 kg Grated Coconut, 60 kg Raw Rice Flour, 60 kg Jaggery Balls, 4 kg Cardamom-Jaathikaai-Sesame, 30 kg Ghee. The ingredients are boiled in Hot Water and 150 kg Kozhukattai is prepared.

In many Temples, Sri Vinayagar Utsava Murthi will come in procession in Mooshika Vahanam in the Mada Veethis of Temples and bless devotees.

In Pillayarpatti 10 Day Brahmotsavam will conclude with Therthavari on Vinaygar Chaturthi. Pillayar wll bless devotees in various Vahanam during the Festival

Apart from the Vinayagar Chaturthi Festival, Special Pujas are held to Lord Ganesh on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi & Krishna Paksha Sankatahara Chaturthi every month.

Ganesh Utsav in Maharashtra:

In Maharashtra, especially Mumbai, Ganesh Utsav is celebrated for 10 days from Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi (August 27, 2025 - Wednesday) to Anant Chaturdashi (Sept 6th, 2025 - Saturday).

There will be many Ganesh Mandals around the city with various themes. Some of the famous Ganesh Mandals that attract lakhs of devotees include The Lalbaugcha Raja, Khetwadi Ganraj, GSB Seva Kings Circle, Andhericha Raja, Ganesh Galli Mumbaicha Raja etc

At home, devotees will do Puja to clay idols of Lord Ganesha. After ten days of Puja, Ganesh Visarjan (immersion of idol - Nimajjan) takes place on the Ananth Chaturdashi.

'Ganpati Bappa Morya! Mangala Moorthy Morya!'

Next Year Ganesh Chaturthi:

In 2026, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on September 14, 2026 (Monday)

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