Date 2025: Celebrated on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the day before Ganesh Chaturthi. Worship of Goddess Gowri (Parvati), who is considered Ganesha’s mother. Married women perform this ritual for the well-being and marital bliss of their husbands; unmarried women seek blessings for a good partner.
Rituals:
- Prepare a clay or turmeric idol of Gowri.
- Perform puja with traditional offerings like flowers, vermillion, sweets, and Bagina (a ritual gift set).
- After the ritual, participants break their fast and accept prasad.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
- Date: Observed on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha.
- Duration: A widely celebrated 10-day festival, culminating in the Ganesh Visarjan (immersion) on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
- Key puja timing: The Madhyahna Puja Muhurat falls between 11:05 AM to 1:40 PM on August 27, 2025 (timing varies slightly by city; e.g., 11:07–13:36 in Bengaluru).Moon sighting caution: Devotees traditionally avoid viewing the moon between late afternoon on August 26 and much of August 27 due to a belief rooted in mythological lore.
- Celebrations:
- Installation of Ganesha idols (Pran Pratishtha), daily rituals (Shodashopachara), bhajans, modaks, and devotional gatherings.
- Grand processions and eventual immersion of idols, symbolizing spiritual cycles and community unity.
- Regional highlights:
- In Visakhapatnam, an 89-foot eco-friendly Ganesha idol made entirely from sarees will attract devotees.
- In Hubballi, organizers face logistical issues due to a flyover obstructing processions; alternative routes are being explored.
- In Coimbatore, police are managing permits and security for over 700 idols for a smooth celebration.
Buying & Festival Season Sale Offers
The Ganesh Chaturthi season brings a flurry of shopping deals across India—on ethnic wear, electronics, home appliances, puja essentials, and more.
Fashion & Ethnic Wear:
- Indo Era: Up to 68% discounts on festive ethnic sets, plus coupon offers like extra ₹100–200 off on minimum spends.
- Libas: Special collection for Ganesh Chaturthi with suits, lehengas, kurtis—often with delivery perks.
- Sudathi: Attractive discounts (up to 80% off) on premium silk sarees like Paithani, Banarasi, Kanjivaram, starting as low as ₹799.
- Biba: A range of festive suits and traditional outfits available for women and girls.
- Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop: Premium designer ethnic wear suitable for celebrations.
Electronics & Appliances:
- Flipkart Ganesh Chaturthi Sale (Aug 11 – Sept 6, 2025): Discounts up to 80% on idols, puja essentials, fashion, and electronics.
- Bajaj Finserv Offers: EMI deals on smartphones, home appliances, TVs, refrigerators with up to 40–50% discounts, plus no down payment and longer tenures.
- Amazon & Other Platforms: Amazon runs dedicated festival deals; Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance, and others feature extensive festive offers, especially using EMI and bank cards.
Tools for Tracking:
- GrabOn / CouponDunia: Aggregated coupon portals offering up to 70–80% discounts across categories like mobiles, decor, gifts, travel, and puja items.
Festival Offers
Quick Summary Table:
| Occasion | Date(s) | Significance & Rituals | Related Offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gauri Habba | August 26, 2025 | Goddess Gowri worship, fasting, domestic rituals | Ethnic wear collections (Indo Era, Sudathi, Libas) |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | August 27 – Sept 6, 2025 | Installation, daily prayers, Visarjan immersion | Sales on fashion, electronics, appliances via Flipkart, Amazon, Bajaj Finserv etc. |
| Shopping Offers | Mid-Aug to early Sept 2025 | Festival-inspired deals for devotees | Discounted festival essentials and EMI options across platforms |
Let me know if you’d like help planning puja schedules, finding local festive events in Bengaluru, or picking the best deals for specific items!
