Ganesh Chaturthi On August 26 Or August 27?

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In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Wednesday, August 27, aligned with Chaturthi Tithi of Bhadrapada’s Shukla Paksha

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The Chaturthi Tithi starts on August 26 at 1:54 PM and concludes on August 27 at 3:44 PM

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The auspicious Madhyahna Puja Muhurat on August 27 is typically between 11:05 AM and 1:40 PM (city-specific timing may vary)

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The festivities last 10 days, culminating with Ganesh Visarjan on September 6, 2025 (Anant Chaturdashi)

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Lokmanya Tilak popularized public Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in 1893 to foster unity during the Indian independence movement

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Rituals include cleansing the space, handler, idol placement (facing east/north), invocation (Avahana), martyrization (Pran Pratistha), and 16-step worship (Shodashopachara)

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Ganesh Chaturthi is observed widely across India and by the diaspora in countries like the US, Canada, Fiji, Mauritius, and beyond

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Ganesh Chaturthi blends spiritual devotion, cultural unity, environmental consciousness, and artistry—bringing communities together in joyous reverence