- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:46 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Vighneshvara Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025: The Shukla Chaturthi Vrat of the Hindu Paush month is observed as Vighneshvara Chaturthi. Devotees worship the Vighneshvara form of Lord Ganesha on this sacred occasion. It is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha and observing the Vighneshvara Vinayaka Chaturthi vrat with utmost faith brings good fortune, abundance and wealth to the devotees. On this sacred day. Lord Ganesha is worshipped during the Madhyahna Kaal. As per the Panchang, the Paush Shukla Paksha Chaturthi falls on 24th December 2025, which is when the Vishveshvara Chaturthi Vrat will be observed.
Below, we have mentioned all the important information regarding the date, tithi timings, shubh muhurat, significance and rituals of Vighneshwara Chaturthi:
Vighneshvara Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025: Date And Time
- Vighneshvara Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025 Date: 24th December 2025, Wednesday
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 12:12 PM, 23rd December 2025
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 01:11 PM, 24th December 2025
Vighneshvara Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025: Shubh Muhurat
The Madhyahna Muhurat on Vighneshwara Chaturthi is from 11:19 AM to 01:11 PM according to the Panchang.
Vighneshvara Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025: Timings To Avoid Moonsighting
Devotees must avoid moonsighting from 10:16 AM to 09:26 PM. On 23rd December, avoid moonsighting from 12:12 PM to 08:27 PM.
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Vighneshvara Vinayaka Chaturthi is observed on the fourth day of Shukla Paksha during Pausha month. (Image Source: Canva)
Vighneshvara Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025: Significance
Vighneshwara Vinayaka Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha in his form as 'Vighneshwara', the remover of all obstacles and impediments. This date holds special significance because worshipping Lord Ganesha along with the Sun God during the Pausha month is believed to bestow mental peace, intellect, and prosperity upon the devotee. Devotees observe a fast on this day and offer durva grass, modak, and red sandalwood paste to Lord Ganesha during the midday or Madhyahna Muhurat. It is believed that sincere worship on this auspicious day removes even the most difficult obstacles in life and paves the way to success.
Vighneshvara Chaturthi 2025: Rituals
- On this day, devotees take a bath early in the morning, wear red or yellow clothes, and take a vow to observe the fast.
- The main time for the puja is at midday, when the idol of Lord Ganesha is placed on a platform. Devotees apply red sandalwood paste on Lord Ganpati.
- Afterwards, 21 blades of Durva grass, red flowers, and modak or laddus are offered to Ganpati Bappa.
- Incense and lamps are lit, and an aarti is performed while chanting the mantra 'Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha'.
- In this fast, only fruits are consumed after the midday puja, and the fast is considered complete only after sighting the moon.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)