Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Your Essential Guide to Visarjan Dates and Grand Celebrations

Ganesh Chaturthi, the much-anticipated festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, is a vibrant spectacle of devotion, joy, and cultural richness. In 2025, devotees across India and worldwide will welcome the elephant-headed deity into their homes and communities, transforming surroundings with elaborate pandals, melodious bhajans, and the sweet aroma of modaks.

This ten-day extravaganza culminates in Ganesh Visarjan, the ceremonial immersion of the idol into water, symbolizing Lord Ganesha's return to his heavenly abode and carrying away the misfortunes of his devotees.

While the main festival begins on Saturday, August 29, 2025, with the auspicious 'Sthapana' (installation) of the idol, the 'Visarjan' or immersion ceremonies are spread across several days, catering to diverse traditions and preferences of devotees.

Understanding these crucial dates is key to planning your participation in this divine farewell.

1.5-Day Ganesh Visarjan: Sunday, August 30, 2025

For those who wish to offer a shorter, yet equally devout, welcome to Lord Ganesha, the 1.5-day Visarjan is observed on the very next day after Sthapana.

This tradition is popular among families who prefer a brief, heartfelt celebration due to various commitments. The atmosphere is still charged with devotion as the idols are immersed, marking an early, poignant farewell.

3-Day Ganesh Visarjan: Monday, September 1, 2025

Devotees choosing the three-day observance will bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the third day of the festival.

This duration allows for a slightly extended period of daily puja, aarti, and devotional activities. The immersion processions on this day are often lively, with devotees dancing and chanting, celebrating the presence of Bappa before his departure.

5-Day Ganesh Visarjan: Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The five-day Visarjan marks a significant milestone in the Ganeshotsav festivities.

By this point, homes and communities have been thoroughly imbued with the festive spirit. This period allows for more elaborate rituals, bhajan sessions, and community gatherings. The immersion ceremonies on the fifth day are grand, with larger crowds participating in the joyous send-off.

7-Day Ganesh Visarjan: Friday, September 5, 2025

As the festival progresses, the seven-day Visarjan signifies a deeper commitment to the celebrations.

Families and public pandals that choose this duration engage in a week-long devotion, often involving various cultural programs, social service activities, and continued spiritual practices. The Visarjan on the seventh day is a magnificent affair, reflecting the sustained enthusiasm of the devotees.

Anant Chaturdashi (10-Day Ganesh Visarjan): Monday, September 8, 2025

The grand finale of Ganeshotsav is Anant Chaturdashi, which falls on the tenth day of the festival.

This is the most widely observed and spectacular day for Ganesh Visarjan. Millions of devotees participate in massive processions, carrying idols of all sizes to immerse them in rivers, lakes, and the sea. The air reverberates with chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya' (Hail Lord Ganesha, come back soon next year!), signifying both a heartfelt farewell and an eager anticipation for his return.

It's a day of immense spiritual energy, collective joy, and a touch of bittersweet emotion as Bappa departs, promising to bless his devotees again next year.

As you prepare for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, remember these key Visarjan dates to honor Lord Ganesha with devotion and ensure a smooth, memorable celebration of his divine presence and his poignant departure.