Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: As Maharashtra gears up for the competition that celebrates Lord Ganesha because the ‘God of New Beginnings’ and the ‘Remover of Obstacles,’ the one query at all times stays behind mother and father’ minds—Is there a college vacation for Ganesh Chaturthi?
The Maharashtra authorities has accorded a ‘state competition’ standing to ‘Ganeshotsav,’ and subsequently, colleges throughout the state, together with Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Pune, will stay closed for the competition, which will likely be celebrated on Wednesday, August 27, this yr.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a public vacation in Maharashtra; on Wednesday, not solely the colleges but additionally the banks and authorities workplaces will stay closed.
About Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi, which lasts 10 days, celebrates the beginning of Lord Ganesha and is among the hottest Hindu festivals. It’s believed that in this time, Lord Ganesha descends to Earth along with his mom, Goddess Parvati.
This yr, Ganesh Chaturthi begins on August 27 and can proceed till September 6. The ten-day interval is also called ‘Vinayak Chaturthi’ or ‘Vinayak Chavithi’.
In keeping with Drikpanchang, Ganesh Chaturthi this yr will likely be celebrated on August 27, Wednesday, and it’ll culminate with Ganesh Visarjan on Saturday, September 6.
Through the festivities, individuals welcome Ganesha idols into their properties, observe fasts, put together scrumptious treats, and go to pandals all through the celebration.
The competition of Ganesh Chaturthi concludes with a grand visarjan of Lord Ganesha’s idol. Through the visarjan, Ganesha idols are immersed in water our bodies amid chants and music.
Mumbai hosts almost 14,000 mandals of which 8,000 are registered ones.
Political analyst Abhay Deshpande famous that these mandals, which additionally organise Dahi Handi, Navratri, and, in some instances, Saibaba festivities, are deeply intertwined with native politics.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Muhurat time
Ganesh puja is most well-liked throughout Madhyahna as it’s believed that Lord Ganesh was born throughout Madhyahna Kala.
Moon sightings on Ganesh Chaturthi are prohibited. It’s believed that seeing the moon creates Mithya Dosham or Mithya Kalank, which suggests false accusation of stealing one thing.
Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat: 11:05 AM to 01:40 PM
Time to keep away from Moon sighting a day earlier than Ganesh Chaturthi: 01:54 PM to 08:29 PM, August 26.
Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 01:54 PM on August 26
Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 03:44 PM on August 27
