Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Vighnaharta Arrives with Virgo’s Wisdom

Every year, the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of Bhadrapada month is celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta) and giver of wisdom (Buddhi-pradata). This day is considered supremely auspicious for invoking Lord Ganesha, as the planetary alignments naturally support new beginnings, clarity, and spiritual upliftment.

In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, a day glowing with multiple auspicious yogas. This rare confluence makes this year’s celebration especially powerful for prayers, sthapana, and sankalpa.

Panchang for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 (27 August, Wednesday – New Delhi)

• Tithi: Shukla Chaturthi till 03:44 PM → then Panchami

• Nakshatra: Hasta till 06:04 AM → Chitra till 12:42 PM → then Swati

• Yoga: Shubha till 12:35 PM → then Shukla Yoga

• Karana: Bava till 03:44 PM → then Balava

• Moonrise: 09:28 AM

• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:57 AM / 06:48 PM

• Weekday: Budhavar (Wednesday)

Why This Day is So Special

This Ganesh Chaturthi carries unique planetary blessings:

1. Moon in Virgo (Kanya Rashi): Virgo is ruled by Mercury (Budha), representing intellect and clarity. As Ganesha is the giver of wisdom, this alignment strengthens the theme of buddhi and viveka.

2. Budhavar (Wednesday): The day itself is ruled by Mercury, further amplifying intelligence, clarity, and communication.

3. Hasta + Chitra Nakshatra: Hasta brings skill, healing, and creation, while Chitra symbolizes artistry and clarity of vision. Together, they bless this Chaturthi with the power to create and manifest.

4. Shubha Yoga (till 12:35 PM): Perfect timing for Ganesh sthapana and morning puja rituals.

5. Moonrise at 09:28 AM: Tradition regards Chaturthi moonrise as highly significant — seeing the Moon after the prescribed time removes doshas and grants punya.

Ritual Flow (Suggested Observances)

1. Sthapana Muhurata (Morning): After sunrise and especially during Shubha Yoga, devotees should install Ganesh idols, invoke with Vedic mantras, and offer durva grass, modaks, and flowers.

2. Moonrise Darshan: Seeing the Moon after 09:28 AM is considered highly auspicious on this day, as it symbolizes removal of blemishes (dosha nivarana).

3. Offerings:

   • Durva grass → cools the mind and pleases Ganesha.

   • Modak → symbolizes sweet rewards after discipline.

   • Til + Jaggery → grounding energy for stability.

4. Chanting:

   • “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” (108 times)

   • Ganesh Atharvashirsha path for spiritual merit.

Astrological Take

This year’s Ganesh Chaturthi is not only devotional but also astrologically charged. The presence of Moon in Virgo with Mercury’s rulership emphasizes practical wisdom, clarity of thought, and overcoming of confusions.

• Those facing career and financial delays should perform Ganesh sthapana with durva and sindoor.

• Those struggling with Saturn or Rahu afflictions may find relief by praying to Ganesha with full devotion, as Virgo energy provides clarity against illusions.

• The blending of Hasta and Chitra nakshatras makes it ideal for starting creative, skill-based, or artistic ventures.

"Ganesh is not just worshipped for removing outer obstacles but also the inner ones — doubt, confusion, and fear. On this Ganesh Chaturthi, let Virgo’s wisdom and Mercury’s clarity be your guiding light. Install not just an idol in your home but wisdom in your mind. The real sthapana is within."

Additionally, the presence of Shubha Yoga till 12:35 PM strengthens the auspiciousness of morning sthapana, ensuring blessings manifest smoothly.

In Essence:

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 arrives under a sky of wisdom and artistry — Shukla Chaturthi, Budhavar, Moon in Virgo, Shubha Yoga. A day to invoke Ganesha not only with rituals but with a resolve for clarity, courage, and new beginnings.

Dr. A. Shanker
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