Sankashti Chaturthi is an esteemed Hindu celebration that enthusiasts all over the planet hold dear. Celebrated on the fourth day of the moon’s disappearing stage, normally in the Hindu schedule, this day is devoted to respecting Lord Ganesha, the remover of deterrents. Fans meet up to ask, look for endowments, and beat any difficulties they might confront. The name “Sankashti” has two sections: “Sankat” signifies inconveniences. “Chaturthi” signifies the fourth day. Individuals commend this day to ask Lord Ganesha for help. They believe that Ganesha should eliminate issues from their lives. They additionally appeal to God for progress and best of luck. Individuals do unique ceremonies and implore with incredible confidence on this day.
What is the Significance of Sankashti Chaturthi?
This Chaturthi is a significant Hindu celebration. It praises Lord Ganesha, the elephant divine force of intelligence and achievement. The Hindu heavenly books say that praising this day can bring numerous gifts. People believe it helps remove problems from their lives. Ganesha is a favourite deity for Hinduism.
The tales suggest that observing a fast and reciting prayers on this specific day pleases Lord Ganesha. At this point, devotees receive his blessings of prosperity, wisdom, and victory. Individuals accept that noticing the this Chaturthi quickly brings great fortune, especially to those looking for help with monetary worries, instructive troubles, or different difficulties obstructing their advancement.
What are the Benefits of Sankashti Chaturthi?
Observing Chaturthi brings many benefits. It helps remove obstacles. Devotees believe it invokes Lord Ganesha’s blessings. This removes hurdles and brings success.
Another key benefit is prosperity and success. When observed sincerely, it attracts prosperity. Devotees believe Lord Ganesha blesses career growth, academics, and personal goals. His blessings pave the way for success.
Lord Ganesha, wise and clever, is admired for powers over knowledge. To keep this Chaturthi is to gain help thinking clearly. Problems become easier to solve. We make better choices.
This Chaturthi is more than earthly rewards. By praying, fasting, and reflecting, people feel spiritually happier. A stronger bond forms with the divine. Inner calm grows.
What is the Puja Vidhi of Sankashti Chaturthi?
The rituals for Sankashti Chaturthi focus on worshipping Lord Ganesha. People perform specific practices to please him, seeking his blessings. Generally, the puja vidhi (rituals) for this Chaturthi involves:
- The devotees don’t eat anything from sunup till the moon rises. They start their day off with a cleansing bath very early.
- After that, while meditating, they spread a yellow cloth and place Lord Ganesha’s idol. They then sprinkle holy Ganga water to sanctify the whole place.
- Next, flowers are used to offer water to Ganesha. They adorn the deity with Roli, Akshat, and silver work.
- Fresh flowers, garlands, and sandalwood paste decorate the deity. The puja invokes Lord Ganesha through mantra chanting.
- Red flowers, sacred thread, betel nut, cloves, cardamom and sweets are offered. Lastly, Modak in coconut and Bhog are presented.
- Always keeping traditions, devotees observe this yearly ritual with utmost faith.
- Offer Dakshina to Ganesh ji and proposition him 21 laddus.
The icon of Lord Ganesha is revered with the reciting of supplications, presenting of roses, incense sticks, and lighting of lights.
Date, Time and Muhurat-
Name | Date | Time | Muhurat |
Sakat Chauth | January 17, 2025, Friday | Moonrise on Sakat Chauth Day -09:09 PM |
Magha, Krishna Chaturthi
Begins - 04:06 AM, Jan 17
Ends - 05:30 AM, Jan 18
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Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi | February 16, 2025, Sunday | Moonrise on Sankashti Day - 09:39 PM |
Phalguna, Krishna Chaturthi
Begins - 11:52 PM, Feb 15
Ends - 02:15 AM, Feb 17
|
Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi |
March 17, 2025, Monday
|
Moonrise on Sankashti Day - 09:18 PM |
Chaitra, Krishna Chaturthi
Begins - 07:33 PM, Mar 17
Ends - 10:09 PM, Mar 18
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Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi | April 16, 2025, Wednesday | Moonrise on Sankashti Day - 10:00 PM |
Vaishakha, Krishna Chaturthi
Begins - 01:16 PM, Apr 16
Ends - 03:23 PM, Apr 17
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Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi | May 16, 2025, Friday | Moonrise on Sankashti Day - 10:39 PM |
Jyeshtha, Krishna Chaturthi
Begins - 04:02 AM, May 16
Ends - 05:13 AM, May 17
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Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi | June 14, 2025, Saturday | Moonrise on Sankashti Day - 10:07 PM |
Ashadha, Krishna Chaturthi
Begins - 03:46 PM, Jun 14
Ends - 03:51 PM, Jun 15
|
Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi | July 14, 2025, Monday | Moonrise on Sankashti Day - 09:55 PM |
Shravana, Krishna Chaturthi
Begins - 01:02 AM, Jul 14
Ends - 11:59 PM, Jul 14
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Bahula Chaturthi/Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi | August 12, 2025, Tuesday | Moonrise on Bol Choth Day - 08:59 PM |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturthi
Begins - 08:40 AM, Aug 12
Ends - 06:35 AM, Aug 13
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Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi | September 10, 2025, Wednesday | Moonrise on Sankashti Day- 08:06 PM |
Ashwina, Krishna Chaturthi
Begins - 03:37 PM, Sep 10
Ends - 12:45 PM, Sep 11
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Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi | October 10, 2025, Friday | Moonrise on Sankashti Day- 08:13 PM |
Kartika, Krishna Chaturthi
Begins - 10:54 PM, Oct 09
Ends - 07:38 PM, Oct 10
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Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi | November 8, 2025, Saturday | Moonrise on Sankashti Day- 07:59 PM |
Margashirsha, Krishna Chaturthi
Begins - 07:32 AM, Nov 08
Ends - 04:25 AM, Nov 09
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Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi | December 7, 2025, Sunday | Moonrise on Sankashti Day- 07:55 PM |
Pausha, Krishna Chaturthi
Begins - 06:24 PM, Dec 07
Ends - 04:03 PM, Dec 08
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Conclusion
Sankashti Chaturthi isn’t simply a celebration; a holy event epitomises confidence, dedication, and the timeless journey for divine endowments. By seeing this promising day with genuineness and worship, enthusiasts look for the beauty of Lord Ganesha to explore through life’s difficulties and achieve profound satisfaction. Through supplications, fasting, and demonstrations of devotion, adherents reaffirm their confidence and reinforce their bond with the heavenly, tracking down comfort and motivation in the kind-hearted presence of the remover of deterrents. May the favours of Lord Ganesha enlighten our lives and guide us on the way of honourableness and thriving.