Vinayak Chaturthi May 2025: Date, Timings, Puja Rituals and Significance

Vinayak Chaturthi is one of the most auspicious day to honor Lord Ganesha. This day holds a great religious and spiritual significance. On this auspicious day, devotees observe fast and offer prayers to lord Ganesha. According to Hindu Calendar, Vinayak Chaturthi is being observed on Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha i.e., on May 30, 2025. Chaturthi Tithi Begins - May 29, 2025 - 11:18 PMChaturthi Tithi Ends - May 30, 2025 - 09:22 PMPuja Muhurat - May 30, 2025 - 10:55 AM to 01:41 PMVinayak Chaturthi is one of the most sacred day, when devotees of Lord Ganesha worship Ganesh Ji and observe fast from dawn to dusk. This day holds a great religious and spiritual significance. People break their fast in the evening after sunset. It is believed that no auspicious task can be accomplished without honoring Lord Ganesha, who is regarded as the first deity to be worshipped. By paying homage to Lord Ganesha, individuals can attain happiness and a life free from obstacles, as he is recognized as the remover of all hindrances. For children, it is essential to worship Lord Ganesha, as he bestows wisdom and knowledge upon students.Rise early in the morning and perform a sacred bath. It is essential to clean the house especially your puja room, then take a wooden plank to place an idol of Lord Ganesha. Illuminate a diya with desi ghee in front of the idol and light incense sticks, presenting yellow flowers or a garland, and do not forget to offer Durva grass to the Lord. Offer sweets like yellow besan or boondi laddoos and modaks. Recite the Bindayak Katha and chant the Ganesha Aarti. In the evening, present bhog prasad and distribute it among family members, then conclude your fast with sattvik food.1. Om Gan Ganpataye Namah..!!2. Om Shree Ganeshaye Namah..!!3. Om Vakratunda Mahakaye Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kurumaye Dev Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada..!!