The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with a great deal of love and respect. Devotees engage in the worship of lord Ganesh for ten days and experience a blend of joy and devotion. On the last day of the festival, ‘Anant Chaturdashi’ or ‘Ganesh Visarjan’ is celebrated, where devotees perform the ritual of water immersion for lord Ganesh. Though it serves as an emotionally charged farewell, it is also an important spiritual activity since it represents renewal and detachment which is the underlying philosophy of the ritual.
For instance, on the 6th of September, 2025, Ganesh Visarjan would be celebrated and devotees would chant Ganpati, Bappa, Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya to commemorate this day.
What is Ganesh Visarjan?
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi comes to a close when Ganesh Visarjan has taken place. In a ritual, the statue of Lord Ganesh which is worshipped, is also kept in public pandals and finally, with great respect, submerged into a body of water. This is done with the belief that all forms are liable to perishing, the divine entity of Ganesh will persist in existence. It is also a reminder that the scriptures are mere fragments, and will eventually revert to a state of oneness.
Date and Tithi for Ganesh Visarjan 2025
Date: Saturday, 6th September 2025
Tithi:
- Chaturdashi begins: 3:12 AM, September 6th, 2025
- Chaturdashi ends: 1:41 AM, September 7th, 2025
The date and times mentioned above are considered particularly propitious for the Visarjan rites.
Shubh Muhurat for Ganesh Visarjan 2025
It is believed that immersion of the idol during designated time intervals results in the individual attaining utmost peace and divinity. It is suggested that the idol be immersed in water in the following intervals.
- Morning Interval: 7:36 AM – 9:10 AM
- Afternoon Interval: 12:19 PM – 5:02 PM
- Evening Interval: 6:37 PM – 8:02 PM
- Night Interval: 9:28 PM – 1:45 AM (on September 7th)
There is also early morning on September 7th that lasts from 4:36 AM to 6:02 AM
Each of these intervals are considered most powerful spiritually for the declaration of departure to Lord Ganesha.
Rituals of Ganesh Visarjan
The rituals of Ganesh Visarjan is surrounded in fervor and passion. Below is the process that is to be followed in order to perform the rituals.
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Morning Preparations
The day is commenced by devotees by taking a holy bath and thereafter putting on new and clean clothes. The puja altar which the devotees are to offer prayers is graced and adorned with beautiful flowers along with decoration lamps and incense sticks with the offer of modaks along with fruits and a few other sweets that have been prepared along with water that has been offered to the idol.
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Last Worship Before Immersion
Special aartis are performed prior to immersion. Devotees enthusiastically sing bhajans and chant the mantra “Ganpati Bappa Morya.” Spiritual bliss and joy are felt throughout the venue.
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Paying Repentance
There is an informal practice to ask foregiveness from Lord Ganesha about any possible mistakes committed during the ten days of worship. Devotees thank him for the blessings and removing the obstacles too.
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Getting Ready for the Procession
Then the idol is adorned with florets and garlands. In many places processions take place with music and dance and with shouts of Ganesha. The crowd is a blend of joy and a sad goodbye.
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Immersion of the Idol
The idol is immersed in the river, sea, lake, or even an artificial pond. At homes, during Ganesh Chaturthi celebration, people use a clean water tub for performing symbolic visarjan. This symbolizes the cycle of creation and letting go of material attachments.
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Eco-Friendly Visarjan
Over the last few years, the devotees having a traditional Visarjan are becoming more and more aware of the importance of environmental preservation. To prevent water pollution, devotees who wish to follow the tradition with a tank use only idols made of clay with natural colors.
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Significance of Ganesh Visarjan
The process of Ganesh Visarjan is to remove the idol from the venue and take him to the water. This is both the physical and symbolic removal of the Lord. This is also the final farewell to the Ganesh.Symbol of Detachment: The immersion teaches us that nothing in life is permanent. Everything eventually returns to nature.
- Gratitude: Devotees express their gratitude to Lord Ganesha for his blessings and guidance.
- Renewed Hope: The chant Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya captures the expectation to welcome Lord Ganesha the following year.
- Cleansing of Energy: Immersing the idol helps devotees shed negativity and obstacles, welcoming new beginnings.
How to Perform Ganesh Visarjan at Home
Visarjan at home can be kept simple but meaningful:
- Perform aarti with flowers, sweets, and incense.
- Offer a the prayer to Ganesh and ask for his blessings.
- Place the idol in a clean water tub or pot.
- Chant the mantras, then, with gentle devotion, slowly immerse the idol.
- Prasad can be shared with family and neighbors.
The immersion focuses less on quantity while retaining the spirit of large scale celebrations.
Emotional Aspect of Visarjan
For devotees of Lord Ganesha, Visarjan is usually an emotional experience. Love and devotion offered over ten days is something a lot of people shed a tear over when it is time to say goodbye. But parting, unlike death, offers a promise of return, and return is what all the devotees chanting ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ reminds us. Yes, Ganesha will come back. He will come to bless our hearts and homes once again and let us rejoice in the gaiety of his presence.
Conclusion
Ganesh Visarjan 2025 is on 6th September which serves as a completion of a festival. However, the rituals performed on this day signify the embracing of values ascribed to devotion in addition to their spirituality. No matter how the rituals are performed, either at home or as part of a large public ritual, the different types of rituals performed are full of positivity, peace, and blassings to the devotees from above.
While wishing goodbye to Ganeshji, we recomment the use of Ganesh Visarjan in a more eco-friendly manner to rest the case on the balance between nature and religion.
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