Ganesh Jayanti 2025: Known by various names such as Magha Shukla Chaturthi, Tilkund Chaturthi, and Varad Chaturthi, Ganesh Jayanti is a significant Hindu festival that commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom. This celebration occurs on the fourth day of the Shukla Paksha during the Hindu month of Magh, signifying the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is the offspring of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Below are the essential details regarding the date and timings for this auspicious occasion.

Ganesh Jayanti 2025 date and muhurat

This year, the significant festival of Ganesh Jayanti will be observed on Saturday, February 1. According to Drik Panchnag, the auspicious timings to observe the event are as follows:

Madhyahna Ganesha puja muhurat - 11:38 AM to 1:40 PM

Duration - 02 hours 02 minutes

Time to avoid moon sighting - 09:02 AM to 9:07 PM

Duration - 12 hours 05 minutes

Chaturthi tithi begins - 11:38 AM on February 01, 2025

Chaturthi tithi ends - 09:14 AM on February 02, 2025

Ganesh Jayanti 2025 significance

Ganesha, esteemed as the deity who removes obstacles and embodies new beginnings, wisdom, and knowledge, is venerated by followers from India and various parts of the world. During this period, devotees engage in prayers, perform rituals, and seek Lord Ganesha's blessings for prosperity, success, and the alleviation of challenges in their lives. This occasion provides an opportunity for reflection, prayer, and the pursuit of divine guidance, while also representing the initiation of new endeavours and the path toward enlightenment and fulfilment.

Ganesh Jayanti 2025 puja rituals  

Devotees commence their day early by cleansing their homes and taking a sacred bath. After bathing and donning fresh attire, they proceed to worship Lord Ganesha. An idol or image of Him is placed in a designated area to signify His presence. As part of the ritual, powdered sindoor and turmeric are applied to the idol, and cow dung is presented as a sacred offering to the deity.

A special dish known as "Til" is prepared and offered to Lord Ganesha, which is subsequently shared among the devotees. Many individuals choose to observe a fast throughout the day, breaking it during the tithi period.

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