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Ganesh Visarjan marks the emotional and spiritual conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi. In 2025, Visarjan falls on Anant Chaturdashi – Saturday, September 6. Whether you celebrate for one and a half, three, five, seven, or ten days, this ritual reminds devotees to embrace impermanence, let go with gratitude, and welcome divine renewal.
You can perform the immersion of Lord Ganesha’s idol on several possible days after installation:
The next day (one-and-a-half-day Visarjan)
The third day
The fifth day
The seventh day
Or the most significant Anant Chaturdashi, which in 2025 aligns with September 6
Each Visarjan day carries spiritual value. However, Anant Chaturdashi stands out as especially powerful, offering blessings from Lord Vishnu and protection through the sacred Anant Sutra tied on this day.
According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat on Anant Chaturdashi includes the following:
Morning (Shubha): 07:36 am – 09:10 am
Afternoon (Chara, Labha, Amrita): 12:19 pm – 05:02 pm
Evening (Labha): 06:37 pm – 08:02 pm
Night (Shubha, Amrita, Chara): 09:28 pm – 01:45 am (Sept 7)
Early Morning (Labha): 04:36 am – 06:02 am (Sept 7)
Choosing a favorable Muhurat enhances the ritual’s spiritual impact and helps devotees perform the immersion with clarity and devotion.
Begin the ritual with an Uttarang Puja, offering five sacred items:
Deepa (oil lamp)
Pushpa (flowers)
Dhoop (incense)
Gandh (fragrance)
Naivedya (food offering)
Perform a final aarti such as “Jai Ganesh Deva” and distribute prasad among family and community members.
A gentle tradition involves slightly moving the idol to symbolize the completion of Lord Ganesha’s stay in your home. This gesture expresses respect and prepares the deity for the sacred send-off.
Carry the idol with devotion, preferably in a peaceful procession with family or the community. Chant mantras like “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” to maintain spiritual focus.
Immerse the idol in flowing water—such as a river, lake, or sea.
If performing Visarjan at home, place the idol in a clean bucket or tub of water, then use the immersion water to nourish plants, symbolizing eco-friendly blessings.
Many families also bring home a small amount of the sacred Visarjan water and sprinkle it around the house to invite prosperity, positivity, and divine energy.
After the immersion, return home in silence and enter with reverence. Spend a few moments in quiet reflection or prayer. The ritual encourages inner renewal and reminds devotees that although physical forms dissolve, the divine presence remains eternal in the heart.