The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is considered very important in Hinduism. According to the Panchang, it starts every year on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month and is celebrated till Anant Chaturdashi. In these 10 days, Lord Ganesha is established and worshiped.

This year, Ganesh Utsav or Ganesh Chaturthi is being launched since Wednesday 27 August 2025. On this day, the statue of Lord Ganesha will be installed in places like temple, house and puja pandal etc. and after 10 days Bappa will be farewell to Bappa. In this way, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated with great pomp for the entire 10 days. But the first day is very special, because Bappa arrives on this day. Therefore, know what works should be done on the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi and what works should be avoided.

Do this work before Ganesh Chaturthi

• August 27 will be the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi. On this day, clean the worship house or place of worship and also decorate decoration.
• After this, install the statue of Bappa on law and auspicious time. The time from 11:05 am to 1:40 pm for Ganesh installation will be auspicious.
• Before installing the idol or statue of Ganesha, take a resolution. You can install the idol of God for one day, one and a half days, three days, five days, seven days or 10 days. You should take a resolution of as many days on the first day and after that Ganpati should be immersed.
• On the first day, along with the establishment of Ganesh, it is also necessary to establish the urn. Install the urn near the statue of Ganesha. Fill Ganga water in the urn and add mango leaves, betel nuts, coin, akshat, kumkum etc. and keep coconut on top.

What not to do on the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi

• Chandra Darshan- It is believed that lunar darshan should not be seen on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. On this day, a person watching the moon may face false defects or false stigma.
• Stay away from negative things- Bappa arrives on the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi. Therefore, stay away from debate and fighting on this day. Also do not talk negatively.
• Do not offer basil- While establishing Ganesh ji, do not forget to offer Tulsi in worship. Tulsi offering to Lord Ganesha is forbidden according to the scriptures.
• Do not leave the statue of Bappa alone- The statue should not be left alone after the installation of Lord Ganesha.

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Ganesh Chaturthi is not only a religious festival but also a symbol of cultural, social and environmental consciousness. People get excitement many days in advance about Ganeshotsav, which lasts for 10 days. This festival is a special occasion for the reception and worship of Ganapati. Ganpati festival connects not only the devotee and God but also the family, friend and society. Therefore, it would not be wrong to call it a celebration of faith, culture and society in one thread.

17 days left in Ganesh festival (Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 17 Days Remining)

According to the Hindu calendar, the beginning of Ganesh Chaturthi starts every year on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada and ends on the day of Anant Chaturdashi. This year, Churtathi Tithi will start on August 26 from 01:54 pm and will end at 27 August at 03:44 am. According to Udayatithi, this festival will start Ganesh Utsav from Wednesday 27 August 2025. In such a situation, in the beginning of Ganesh festival, now only 17 days are left. Before bringing Bappa to home or if you are establishing Ganpati on Ganesh Chaturthi for the first time, then know what preparations you have to do in advance.

What to do before Ganpati festival (thing to do before ganpati festival)

• Cleanliness of the house- Clean the house before Ganesh Chaturthi thoroughly and take out such things that are not useful. Keep in mind that the house should be clean and positive before the arrival of Bappa. Especially clean the worship house, corner of the house, place of worship and main gate.
• Collect worship material- Before the start of Ganesh Chaturthi, bring all the things related to the puja from the market and collect it. Such as the post of worship, cloth, urn, lamp, ghee etc.
• Decoration things- Before bringing Ganapati home, along with cleaning the house, it is also necessary to decorate the house. Therefore, to make cleanliness related things like Rangoli, Abir, Lights, Toran etc. should also be collected in advance.

FAQs (frequently asked questions)

Q. How many days Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated?

A. Ganeshotsav usually lasts for 10 days.

Q. When is Ganpati immersion done,

A. On the 10th day of Ganesh Chaturthi, on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, the statue of Lord Ganesha is immersed in water.

Q. Which direction is auspicious for Ganpati establishment,

A. North-East (Ishaan angle) is considered the most auspicious direction for the establishment of Ganapati.