Introduction
Ganesh Visarjan process – Ganesh Chaturthi is the divine day when devotees welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes with great zeal and fervour. It’s ten days of celebration which culminates by immersing the Ganesh idols in water. Quite an emotional moment but forms an important part of the ten day ritual where in the people start waiting for the coming year to welcome Lord Ganesha again. In 2025, Ganesh Visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi) falls on Saturday, September 6. This blog is your comprehensive guide to celebrating Ganesh Visarjan in 2025 with devotion, tradition, eco-sensibility, and joyous spirit.
Process of Ganesh Visarjan
- Concluding Ritual: Offer haldi (turmeric), kumkum, Akshat, durva (grass blades), fresh flowers, fresh garland, dhoop, deep along with his favourite modak and then perform the Ganesh aarti before starting the procession of bidding Lord Ganesha a respectful farewell.
- Procession: Chants of “Ganapati Bappa Morya” in loud sounds, dhol-tasha (traditional drums), vibrant dance and devotional music, the procession starts to the immersion site. For those who keep at home, Ganpati Bappa is taken around the whole house for energizing each space and corner of the home with Bappa’s blessings and positive energies.
- Immersion: The idol is immersed in a water body which can be a make shift eco-pond in a bucket or drum. In yesteryears the immersion used to take place in rivers and near by ponds but now it is avoided to keep our rivers clean. Immersion of the idol is a symbolic return of the diety to the celestial realm. Before the immersion, prepare the water body in the bucket or home pond filled with rose petals and marigold flowers. Ganpati aarti should be performed, offer modak or some prashad for his onward journey. Sendoff should be celebrated with haldi, Kumkum, flowers, gulal.
- Post-Visarjan: Light a lamp back home where the idol was placed. Next day the flowers, decorations etc used can be disposed off in a eco friendly way.
List of Items Required for Ganesh Visarjan
- Haldi & Kumkum
- Flowers (e.g., marigold, hibiscus)
- Modaks / Laddus / Bhog items
- Incense sticks, camphor, diyas (lamps)
- Garland
- Musical instruments: ghungroo, dhol, or portable speakers
- Transport / immersion vehicle
- Biodegradable visarjan water body
Bhog for Ganesh Visarjan
Traditional and beloved offerings to Lord Ganesha include:
- Modaks: Steamed or fried, 21 pieces of modak is offered. 11,51, 101 are also a good number of modak’s to be offered to Ganeshji.
- Karanjis / Nevri / Karanjikai: Also popularly known as Gujhiya is a sweet treat filled with dry fruits, coconut, sugar, suji and stuffed in a maida roti and shaped artistically in the form of crescent shape.
- Laddoo – can be made of besan, suji/semolina or dryfruits sweetened with dates.
- Chakli/Murukku – is also offered along with the sweet treats. It is optional.
Music for Ganesh Visarjan
The procession thrives on music and rhythm. Consider:
- Traditional Maharashtra dhol-tasha beats and bhajans, e.g., “Deva Shree Ganesha,” “Sukhakarta Dukhaharta”
- Sankirtan and aarti songs: Invite devotion and communal energy
- Flute, shehnai, tabla, or live local folk instruments like tasha and zanj
- Playlist idea: Blend devotional aartis with bhajans and instrumental festivity for seamless ambience from home to immersion.
For a Visarjan playlist, devotees usually start with calm aartis at home, then move into energetic dhol-tasha beats and Bollywood devotional songs during the procession, and finally end with “Sukhkarta Dukhaharta” before immersion.
Traditional Ganesh Aartis & Bhajans
Sukhkarta Dukhaharta – Most popular Marathi Ganesh aarti
Jai Ganesh Deva – Aarti widely sung across India
Ganapati Aarti (Jai Dev Jai Dev) – Classic Maharashtra aarti
Shendur Laal Chadhayo – Famous aarti from Shirdi tradition
Vakratunda Mahakaya – Chant invoking Ganesha’s blessings
Popular Hindi & Devotional Songs
Deva Shree Ganesha – from Agneepath (energetic for processions)
Mourya Re – from Don (vibrant visarjan track)
Ganpati Bappa Morya – Traditional chant song versions
Sindoor Lal Chadhayo – From Vaastav
Ganesh Vandana – Various devotional versions on YouTube
Auspicious Timings of Ganesh Visarjan 2025
According to Drik Panchang and other Panchang sources, here are the best Choghadiya Muhurat slots for immersion:
Anant Chaturdashi – September 6, 2025
- Morning (Shubha): 07:36 AM – 09:10 AM
- Afternoon (Chara, Labha, Amrita): 12:17 PM – 04:59 PM
- Evening (Labha): 06:33 PM – 07:59 PM
- Night (Shubha, Amrita, Chara): 09:25 PM – 01:44 AM (on Sept 7)
- Early Morning (Labha): 04:36 AM – 06:02 AM (on Sept 7)
Other Auspicious Days
If families choose earlier immersion dates:
- 1.5-day (August 28)
- 3rd day (August 29)
- 5th day (August 31)
- 7th day (September 2)
Why Anant Chaturdashi – Anant means infinite. A day which holds the highest sanctity. Ganpati is bid farewell on this auspicious day. This brings a culmination to the pious festival.
Summary
Ganesh Visarjan is a profound ritual symbolizing the cycle of creation and dissolution, urging us to embrace change with joy, surrender with grace, and start anew with blessings. In 2025, September 6 stands out as the most auspicious immersion day, with several spiritual windows throughout the day.
Conclusion
Ganesh Visarjan 2025 is more than a ritual. It’s an emotional, spiritual, and cultural journey. Celebrating with devotion, rhythm, and environmental awareness, we pay homage to Lord Ganesha’s transient but impactful presence. Whether through dhol-beats, fragrant bhog, or eco-mindful immersion, may your Visarjan be meaningful, peaceful, and transformative.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ganesh Visarjan 2025?
The main and the last day of immersion is Anant Chaturdashi, September 6, 2025.
Can Visarjan be done on other days?
Yes, after 1.5 day i.e. Aug 28; the 3rd day: Aug 29; the 5th day: Aug 31 and the 7th day: Sep 2 are also auspicious and finally divine culmination happens on 10th/11th day (Anant Chaturdashi or Anant Chaudas).
What are the auspicious time slots for immersion on September 6?
Morning (~07:36–09:10), Afternoon (~12:17–04:59), Evening (~06:33–07:59), Night (~09:25 PM – 01:44 AM), Early Morning (~04:36–06:02 AM)
What is done before immersing Ganpati idol?
A concluding worship is done which includes haldi, kumkum, dhoop, deep, prasad, aarti, and mantrapushpanjali to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha before immersion.
What bhog offerings are traditional?
Modaks, karanjis/gujhiya, laddoo, burfi, kheer, fruits, coconut form in important part of the prasad.
What kinds of music are best during Visarjan?
Traditional dhol-tasha processional beats, devotional bhajans, aarti songs, flute or shehnai tunes which create an uplifting spiritual ambience.
How can we make the immersion eco-friendly?
Use clay idols, biodegradable decorations, and immersion in artificial ponds like kids swimming pool or buckets filled with water at home.
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