Ganesha Puja Muhurat 2025: Best Timing and Simple Rituals

When you plan a Ganesha puja, the timing matters a lot. The right muhurat can bring calm, focus, and a feeling that everything is on the right track. In 2025 Ganesh Chaturthi falls on August 27, so you have a few days before and after to pick an auspicious slot. Let’s cut the jargon and get straight to what works for you.

How to Choose the Right Muhurat

First, look at the Abhijit Muhurat. It’s a 48‑minute window that appears twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. For 2025, the morning Abhijit Muhurat on August 27 runs from 06:12 AM to 07:00 AM IST, and the evening one is from 05:45 PM to 06:33 PM. Many families pick the morning slot because it aligns with the sunrise—considered fresh and pure.

If Abhijit doesn’t fit your schedule, check the Shukla Paksha Panchami muhurat. This is the day after the main Chaturthi, and it’s also regarded as lucky for Ganesha rituals. In 2025, that falls on August 28, with a favorable time between 04:58 AM and 06:32 AM.

Practical tip: open any reliable Panchang app, type your city, and look for “Ganesh Chaturthi” → “Muhurat”. The app instantly shows the exact minutes. If you’re unsure, a quick call to your local priest can clear any doubts.

Eco‑Friendly Ganesha Idol Ideas

More people are swapping plaster and fiberglass for clay and natural colors. In Ghaziabad, a group of kids recently made over 50 clay Ganesha idols using shadu mati (soil) and plant‑based paints. They planned to immerse the idols in a temporary pond, cutting down on river pollution.

You can recreate this at home without a big budget. Mix clean soil with a bit of water until it feels like play‑dough, shape the idol, and let it dry for a day. Paint with natural dyes—turmeric for yellow, beetroot powder for red, and spinach extract for green. Once the puja is over, dissolve the clay in a bucket of water and pour it into a garden, where it will act as compost.

Using a clay idol not only protects the environment but also adds a personal touch to your puja. Kids love getting their hands dirty, and the whole family can feel good about a greener celebration.

To sum up, pick a muhurat that fits your daily routine, verify it with a Panchang or a priest, and go for an eco‑friendly idol that matches the spirit of the festival. With these simple steps, your Ganesha puja will be smooth, meaningful, and kind to the planet.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: 10-Day Schedule, Muhurat, Rituals and Visarjan (Aug 27–Sep 6)

25.08.2025 By: Aarav Bhatnagar

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 starts on Wednesday, August 27, with the main madhyahna puja and ends on Saturday, September 6, with Ganesh Visarjan. Here’s the complete 10-day schedule, key muhurats for major cities, panchang highlights, and how different states plan to celebrate. From eco-friendly idols to traffic advisories, this guide covers rituals, timings, and practical tips.