GANESHA CHATURTHI: CELEBRATE IT IN THE ASTROLOGY WAY
Ganapati, the beloved elephant-headed deity, brings joy and blessings to countless devotees across India. In this blog, we will explore the unique ways you can celebrate Ganapati according to your zodiac signs, incorporating specific colors, mantras, and customs. Whether you’re an astrology enthusiast or simply seeking a deeper spiritual connection, join us on a journey through the celestial realms to celebrate Ganapati like never before. GANESHA CHATURTHI 2025 Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat: 11:05 AM to 01:39 PM Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 01:54 PM on Aug 26, 2025 Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 03:44 PM on Aug 27, 2025 Ganesha Visarjan: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Ganapati Bappa is ready to visit your homes. This year, gain additional auspiciousness by celebrating and decorating your homes/offices according to your astrological signs (rashis). Ganesha idols come in many colours and are decorated with various offerings. Given ahead are the recommended colours of the Ganesha idol and decoration, offerings and donations to be made, and mantras to be recited (at least 108 times daily). ARIES: Idol: Vermilion red, Yellow or a combination of both. Decorations: Red, orange, yellow. Red and gold jewellery. Offerings: 11 Durva grass moistened with turmeric water. Offer nose rings as gifts to female family members. Donate: Dates, jaggery, money, green moong dal. Mantra: “GAM” or “Aum Vakratundaaye Namaha” Idol: Silver White, Pink Decorations: White flowers, silk clothes with zari works. Offerings: 9 Durva grass, Green clothes, Coconut Laddoos, silver ornaments. Donate Ghee, Candy sugar (Mishri), Mantra: “GLUM” or “Aum Ekdantaaye Namah”. Idol: Green, Blue, Light Yellow Decorations: Garlands made of Green Durva grass, and green drapes. Offerings: 11 Cowries (कौड़ी), Betel (पान), Betelnut (सुपारी), Cloves (लौंग), green clothes & fruits. Donate: Laddoos made of black gram (उड़द दाल), green Mantra: “Aum Krishna Pingaakshaaye Namah”. Idol: White, Cream Decorations: Pearls, White flowers. Offerings: Shwetark, Panchamrit, Modak, White Sandalwood Donate: Kheer to poor young girls. Mantra: “Aum Gajavakraaye Namah”. Idol: Red Ochre (गेरू लाल), Orange, Royal Purple Decorations: 108 Durva grass with Kumkum/Sindoor, Red flowers Offerings: Modak made of Jaggery, red-coloured fruits Donate: Black lentils (उड़द दाल), mustard oil. Mantra: “Aum Lambodaraaye Namah”. VIRGO: Idol: Green, Blue, White Decorations: 108 grains of green gram (मूंग दाल), 21 Durva grass Offerings: Green coloured fruits, Moong dal laddoos. Donate: Jaggery, Raisins (किशमिश) Mantra: “Aum Vikataaye Namah”. Idol: Silver White, Light Blue Decorations: 125 gms Durva grass, 1250 gms Besan Laddoos, Sugar Candy (मिश्री) Offerings: Bathe idol with Ganga jal; offer 5 coconuts Donate: Laddoos, Bananas Mantra: “Aum Vighnaraajaaye Namah”. SCORPIO: Idol: White, Red, Yellow, Orange Decorations: 108 grains of unbroken rice smeared with kumkum. Offerings: Sindoor, red flowers. Donate: Green grass fodder for cow/goat, laddoos made of jaggery and dates. Mantra: “Aum Dhūmra Varṇaaye Namah”. Idol: Orange, Dark Yellow Decorations: 108 Durva grass, 5 knots of turmeric (हल्दी की गाँठ) Offerings: Yellow clothes and flowers, modak, bananas. Donate: Bundi laddoos Mantra: “Aum Bhaala Chandraaye Namah”. Idol: Blue, Brown, Purple Decorations: Durva grass, Black Til, Scented flowers Offerings: Betel leaf (पान), Betelnut (सुपारी), Cloves (लौंग),Cardamom (इलायची) Donate: Modak, Jaggery, Raisins (किशमिश) Mantra: “Aum Vinaayakaaye Namah”. Idol: Sky Blue, Purple, Bright colours Decorations: White and Lavender flowers, Tilak of Sindoor and Turmeric Offerings: Panchamrit, Jaggery Laddoos Donate: Khichdi, Bananas Mantra: “Aum Gajapataaye Namah”. Idol: Yellow, Orange, Pink Decorations: Make garlands of Yellow flowers and Durva grass using yellow coloured thread. Offerings: Turmeric Root (हल्दी की जड़), Saffron (केसर), Besan laddoos Donate: Sweet juicy fruits, Kheer Mantra: “Aum Gajaanan naaye Namah”. To read about DIFFERENT FORMS OF GANESHA, Click HERE.