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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 will be celebrated on 27 August across India. Devotees will install Lord Ganesha’s idols at homes and public places. The main puja will be held between 11 AM and 1 PM on 27 August. The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and god of wisdom. People offer modaks, durva grass, and laddoos to seek blessings for success and peace. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending with Ganesh Visarjan on 6 September. Devotees follow special rituals and chant mantras to bring prosperity and harmony. It is advised to avoid moon sighting during certain times on 26 and 27 August. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with joy and devotion in many Indian states, especially Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 01:24 IST; source: link)