Overview

• Astrologers and Panchang sources confirm Ganesh Chaturthi will fall on August 27 with a midday muhurat from 11:05 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.
• The festival will extend for up to ten days following traditional rituals before concluding with Ganesh Visarjan on September 6, 2025.
• Devotees are advised to avoid moon sighting during specified windows on August 26 (1:54 p.m.–8:29 p.m.) and August 27 (9:28 a.m.–8:57 p.m.) to honor religious guidance.
• Regional calendar differences mean some communities, notably in Mumbai and Maharashtra, observe the start on August 26 based on tithi calculations.
• Lifestyle coverage highlights sustainable celebrations using clay idols, banana leaf backdrops, eco-friendly rangoli and recycled materials to curb festival waste.