Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the bringer of wisdom, prosperity, and happiness. Every year, it falls on the fourth day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Bhadrapada. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will begin on August 27, 2025 (Wednesday), marking the start of a ten-day celebration across India and beyond.
According to Hindu traditions, Lord Ganesha is considered the first deity to be worshipped before any auspicious work or ceremony. His significance is unmatched as he symbolizes good fortune, prosperity, and wisdom. Devotees eagerly wait for this festival as it offers a golden opportunity to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings and invite happiness, career growth, and wealth into their lives.
This year’s festival is considered highly special due to rare planetary alignments, creating an auspicious time for prayers, rituals, and Ganesh Sthapana (installation of idols).
Auspicious Items to Bring Home During Ganesh Chaturthi
Devotees believe that certain sacred items are especially dear to Lord Ganesha. Bringing these into the home during Ganesh Chaturthi and worshipping them with devotion is said to attract prosperity, remove negativity, and ensure harmony in family and professional life.
Here are some of the most important items associated with Lord Ganesha:
1. Conch Shell (Shankh)
The conch shell is regarded as a symbol of Lord Vishnu but also holds a sacred connection with Lord Ganesha. Blowing the conch during Ganesh Chaturthi is believed to purify the surroundings and invite positive energy. Keeping a conch at home in the right direction helps eliminate Vastu defects and negative vibrations. It is said that households where the auspicious Dakshinavarti conch is worshipped enjoy continuous prosperity and good fortune.
2. Green Cloth
Green is considered the color of nature, fertility, and abundance. Scriptures mention that Lord Ganesha is especially fond of the color green. Offering green cloth to Ganesha or wearing it during rituals is said to please the deity and bring blessings of growth, good health, and success.
3. Silver Items
Silver represents wealth, purity, and prosperity. Devotees believe that bringing silver items, especially a silver Kalash (pot), into the home on Ganesh Chaturthi brings financial growth. Silver and gold coins placed near Lord Ganesha’s idol or in the southeast corner of the house attract good luck and success. These metals are powerful symbols of abundance in Hindu belief.
4. Cardamom (Elaichi)
Cardamom is considered a fragrant and auspicious spice that removes negativity and invites positive energy. Lord Ganesha is believed to be fond of cardamom. Offering five cardamom pods wrapped in a red cloth and placing them at the place of wealth in the home is said to ensure prosperity and attract Ganesha’s blessings throughout the year.
5. Whole Turmeric (Haldi)
Whole turmeric is another auspicious item associated with prosperity and health. Offering whole turmeric during Ganesh Puja and then keeping it in the household locker is believed to solve financial issues and invite stability. Turmeric represents purity, good health, and abundance.
6. Ganesh Yantra
One of the most important items during Ganesh Chaturthi is the Ganesh Yantra. According to Hindu beliefs, the Ganesh Yantra is a powerful sacred instrument that removes obstacles and attracts wealth, prosperity, and positivity. Bringing it home during Ganesh Chaturthi, worshipping it, and placing it at the place of wealth or near the entrance in the north or east direction is said to bring continuous blessings, success, and good fortune. The Ganesh Yantra is believed to be a tool for overcoming life’s difficulties and welcoming success in all fields.
Rare Astrological Combinations on Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is considered particularly significant due to rare astrological alignments.
According to astrologer Ashish Rawal, the Chaturthi Tithi will begin on August 26, 2025, at 1:54 PM and end on August 27, 2025, at 3:44 PM. As per the Panchang (Hindu calendar), the festival will officially begin on August 27, when devotees will perform Ganesh Sthapana (idol installation).
Since Lord Ganesha is believed to have been born in the afternoon, the most auspicious time for installation will be from 11:09 AM to 12:45 PM.
In addition, three rare and auspicious yogas (planetary combinations) — Ravi Yoga, Sarvarthasiddhi Yoga, and Lakshmi Narayan Yoga — will coincide on this day. Performing Ganesh Puja under these yogas is said to bring extraordinary blessings in wealth, career, and business.
Astrologers believe this festival will be especially fruitful for people of all zodiac signs, ensuring overall growth, prosperity, and peace.
Spiritual and Cultural Significance
Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a festival of worship but also a time of cultural and social unity. Families bring idols of Lord Ganesha into their homes, offer prayers, chant mantras, and organize rituals for ten days. Temples and public pandals are decorated beautifully, and communities come together to celebrate with joy and devotion.
By bringing auspicious items like the Ganesh Yantra, conch shell, silver coins, turmeric, and cardamom, devotees believe they invite the blessings of Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi into their lives. The symbolism behind these sacred items is deeply rooted in ancient traditions, making the festival even more meaningful.
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Conclusion
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 will be celebrated with great devotion starting August 27, Wednesday, under rare and auspicious planetary alignments. This ten-day festival is the perfect opportunity for devotees to invite peace, prosperity, and happiness into their homes.
By bringing sacred items such as the conch shell, green cloth, silver, cardamom, turmeric, and the Ganesh Yantra, worshippers can strengthen their connection with Lord Ganesha and attract blessings for a prosperous year ahead.
As the remover of obstacles and the harbinger of wisdom, Lord Ganesha’s presence during this festival ensures that every devotee’s life path becomes smoother, brighter, and filled with abundance.
