Vinayaka Chaturthi Day 68, 24 Nov: Auspicious Time to Pray to Lord Ganesha to Remove Obstacles with Worship Methods

This 22 March marks "Vinayaka Chaturthi Day," an auspicious time to pray for success, with recommended chants and offerings to enhance prosperity.

Vinayaka Chaturthi Day Vinayaka Chaturthi Day in November 2025 actually corresponds to the 4th waxing moon day of every month. This November, it falls on Monday, 24 November, an auspicious time to pray for the removal of suffering and obstacles—not to be missed!

Significance of this day

• It is the birthday of Lord Ganesha, and belief holds that praying to him on this day results in full blessings.
• It is an ideal day to ask for help in removing negativity and obstacles and to invite only good fortune.

Devotees typically chant praises to Lord Ganesha and offer sweets such as ladoo and modak, grass, betel leaves, seasonal fruits, and recite his 21 sacred names to honor him.

What to pray for on Vinayaka Chaturthi Day

Most prayers focus on finances, career, love, or success in all areas. Regular worshippers of Lord Ganesha find their prayers especially effective and swiftly fulfilled on this day.

Offerings for Lord Ganesha on Vinayaka Chaturthi Day include

• Sweets such as ladoo, modak, dumplings, layered desserts, Ferrero chocolates, etc.
• Five types of holy water (clean water, plain milk, honey, sugarcane juice, and ghee)
• Garlands and flowers
• Oil lamps or incense sticks
• Flowers and garlands
• Auspicious fruits such as young coconut, bananas, oranges, apples, grapes, etc.
• Rice grains and various types of beans

Prohibitions on Vinayaka Chaturthi Day

• Do not offer meat, savory dishes, or foods and sweets containing eggs.
• Do not worship in inappropriate places.
• Do not pray with greed or make vows or promises.
• Do not worship hastily or without proper preparation.

Steps to worship Lord Ganesha

1. Worship time is from 09:00 to 12:00, with offerings prepared for Lord Ganesha.
2. Place offerings in front of Lord Ganesha, followed by fresh flowers; if using garlands, place them on his hands or weapons.
3. Light incense sticks and candles.
4. Begin chanting praises to Lord Ganesha.

Prayer to Lord Ganesha

Om Kashananam Bhutakanadhisevitam
Kapitashambhu Palacharupakshanam
Umasutam Sokavinasha Karakam
Namami Vighneshwara Patapankam

Alternatively, chant "Om Shri Kaneshaya Namaha" or "Om Shri Ganeshaaya Namaha" (3, 5, 7, 9, or 108 times).

It is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha on 24 November brings his swift descent and quick blessings.