AstrologgerVinayaka Chaturthi in December 2025
There is one Vinayaka Chaturthi in December 2025. The dates and timings below are computed for New Delhi.
December 2025 has one Vinayaka Chaturthi: Vinayaka Chaturthi (Pausha) on Tuesday, 23 December (Shukla paksha).
| Date | Day | Name | Paksha / Month | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2025 | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi (Pausha) | Shukla · Pausha | 22 Dec, 10:52 AM | 23 Dec, 12:13 PM |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa — not copied.
What is Vinayaka Chaturthi?
Vinayaka Chaturthi is the monthly worship of Ganesha on the fourth tithi of the waxing fortnight. Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, is honoured at midday — the muhurta associated with his birth — with durva grass, modak and the chanting of his names. Devotees keep the vrat for wisdom, success and the removal of obstacles from new undertakings.
Vinayaka vs Sankashti
Each lunar month carries two Chaturthis: the Shukla one (Vinayaka) and the Krishna one (Sankashti). The rhythm of the two — midday worship in the bright fortnight, moonrise worship in the dark — frames the month with Ganesha at both ends. The lists on this site compute both, so you can keep either or both vows.
The midday puja
The Vinayaka puja is performed during madhyahna kaal, roughly the middle of the day, held to be the hour of Ganesha's birth. The fast is typically broken after this puja — a simpler observance than Sankashti's wait for the moon.
Frequently asked questions
How many Vinayaka Chaturthi are in 2025?+
There are 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi in 2025 for the Delhi region — one each lunar month on the Shukla Chaturthi.
How is Vinayaka Chaturthi different from Sankashti?+
Both honour Ganesha, but Vinayaka falls on the waxing (Shukla) Chaturthi with a midday puja, while Sankashti falls on the waning (Krishna) Chaturthi and the fast is broken only after moonrise.
Which Vinayaka Chaturthi is the biggest?+
The Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi is the grand annual Ganesh Chaturthi — the ten-day festival ending with visarjan.
How is the vrat observed?+
Devotees fast till the madhyahna (midday) Ganesha puja, offer durva grass and modak, and chant Ganesha mantras. Practice varies by tradition.
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