63rd Bengaluru Ganesha Utsava

27 August - 6 September 2025

A Divine Celebration of Faith, Culture & Devotion
Venue: APS College Grounds & National College Grounds, Basavangudi, Bengaluru - 04

Sacred Daily Rituals

Pooja and Abhishekam
Morning Pooja

Morning Pooja

Begin each day with divine blessings through our sacred morning rituals, welcoming the sun with traditional prayers and offerings to Lord Ganesha.

Evening Pooja

Evening Pooja

Experience the mystical evening ceremonies with the lighting of sacred lamps and devotional songs that create an atmosphere of divine peace.

Abhishekam Ceremony

Abhishekam

Witness the sacred Abhishekam of Lord Ganesha with milk, honey, and holy water, accompanied by Vedic chants and devotional music during the morning and evening pooja.

Morning Pooja & Abhishekam

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Evening Pooja & Abhishekam

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Pallaki Utsava

Experience the grand Pallaki Utsava where Lord Ganesha is carried in a beautifully decorated palanquin through the temple premises, accompanied by traditional music and devotional chants. This sacred ceremony creates an atmosphere of spiritual celebration and devotion.

Pallaki Utsava

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Pallaki Utsava Procession Pallaki Utsava Ceremony

Divine Performances

Classical Dance Performance

Dance Performance

Experience the grace and beauty of classical dance performances by Aayana Dance Company that narrate divine stories through elegant movements and expressions.

6:00 PM Daily
Traditional Drums Performance

Drums Performance

Feel the rhythm of traditional percussion by Beat Gurus that echoes through the temple, creating an atmosphere of divine energy and celebration.

5:00 PM Daily
Sacred Sleeping Ceremony

Shayanotsava

Participate in the sacred sleeping ceremony where Lord Ganesha is ceremoniously put to rest with lullabies and devotional songs.

10:00 PM Daily

11 Days of Divine & Mesmerizing Performances

This Year's Sacred Spectacles

25,000+

Sri Ganesha Pancharathna Aradhane

Experience the divine power of collective devotion as over 10,000 women come together to sing sacred stotras and bhajans, creating an atmosphere of unparalleled spiritual energy.

August 31, 2025 - 7:00 AM
24hr

Continuous Darshan

For the first time in our history, experience round-the-clock darshan of Lord Ganesha, allowing devotees to seek blessings
at any time during the festival.
Get the divine darshan of the Lord in the light of Deepa with zero artificial light after 10.30 PM

August 27 - September 6, 2025

Pancha Maha Poojas - Five Sacred Ceremonies

Ganesh Stapana Pooja
Tuesday, September 02

Gakara Ganapathi Laksharchane

Worshipping Lord Ganesha with his favourite offering Garike with vedic chants

11:00 AM
Lakshmi Ganapati Pooja
Monday, September 01

Ekadasha Rudrabhisheka Pooja

Special worship of Lord Shiva by performing Rudrabhisheka

9:00 AM
Maha Ganapati Pooja
Saturday, August 30

Homa Yagna

Performing the Grand four Yagna Homas - Sri Ganapti Homa, Sri Navagraha Homa, Sri Mruthyunjaya Homa, Sri Durga Homa for the well being of the devotees

9:00 AM
Uchchhishta Ganapati Pooja
Friday, September 05

Sumangaliyarinda Kumkumarchane

Sacred ceremony doing pooja to Lord Lakshmi by Kumkumarchane to get her blessings.

9:00 AM
Visarjan Pooja
Wednesday, September 03

Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Pooja

The grand worship Lord Narayana followed by Annadhana for more than 10,000 people.

9:00 AM

Grand Procession

September 6, 2025

Saturday - Final Day of BGU

4:00 PM Onwards

Grand Procession

Experience the Magnificent Grand Procession

Witness the most spectacular event of the 63rd Bengaluru Ganesha Utsava - a grand procession that will traverse through the heart of Basavanagudi starting from BMS College of Engineering to Ramakrishna Aashram Circle through Gandhi Bazar Circle and DVG Road. Ending at APS College grounds, showcasing the divine presence of Lord Ganesha in all His glory. This magnificent procession marks the culmination of our 11-day celebration with unprecedented grandeur and devotion.

Grand Procession Route Map
Procession Route: BMS College of Engineering → Gandhi Bazar Circle → DVG Road → Ramakrishna Aashram Circle → APS College Grounds

Join the Divine Celebration

Be part of this historic grand procession and receive the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Experience the divine energy, cultural richness, and spiritual awakening that makes BGU a truly unique celebration.