🐘 19 November 2025 – Vinayaka Chaturthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi (also known as Ganesh Chaturthi or Sankashti Chaturthi in some regions) will be observed on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. This sacred day falls on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi every lunar month and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity.
🌸 Significance of Vinayaka Chaturthi:
Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrates the monthly birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. Worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day is believed to bring good fortune, wisdom, and success. Devotees observe this vrat to eliminate hurdles in life and seek blessings for a prosperous future.
According to Hindu scriptures, offering sincere prayers to Lord Ganesha during Chaturthi helps remove negative energies and fulfills heartfelt desires.
🕉️ Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025 Tithi Timings:
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 19 November 2025 – 10:45 AM (approx.)
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 20 November 2025 – 9:10 AM (approx.)
(Timings may vary by location)
🙏 Vinayaka Chaturthi Puja Vidhi:
- Wake up early and take a holy bath.
- Clean your puja altar and place an idol or image of Lord Ganesha.
- Offer modak, durva grass, flowers, and sweets.
- Light a diya and incense stick, and chant “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”.
- Read Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Katha and meditate on Lord Ganesha’s form.
- Observe fasting during the day and break the fast after moonrise.
🌕 Benefits of Observing Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat:
- Removes obstacles and negative influences from life.
- Brings wisdom, prosperity, and peace of mind.
- Helps achieve success in business, education, and career.
- Strengthens devotion and spiritual connection with Lord Ganesha.
📅 Important Note:
There are two major Ganesh Chaturthis each year:
- Bhadrapada Vinayaka Chaturthi (the grand Ganesh Utsav in August–September)
- Monthly Vinayaka Chaturthi, which falls in every lunar month.
The November 2025 Vinayaka Chaturthi is the Margashirsha Shukla Chaturthi.
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