Vrat and Upvaas Sankashti Chaturthi

Sankashti Chaturthi

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Sankashti Chaturthi Tithi

Sankashti Chaturthi, also known as the Sankatahara Chaturthi is a festival devoted to Lord Ganesha, the benign elephant God. As the name suggests, it is celebrated on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha of every month, also called the Chaturthi tithi.

According to the Hindu Panchang, the lunar month shows two Chaturthi Tithis - Sankashti and Vinayaka Chaturthi. The first one occurs after Purnima (Krishna Paksha) whereas the second one is observed after Amavasya (Shukla Paksha).

Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Dates

Month Date Day Vrat Name Tithi Time

January

11 January, 2023

Wednesday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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February

09 February, 2023

Thursday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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February

10 February, 2023

Friday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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March

11 March, 2023

Saturday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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April

10 April, 2023

Monday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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May

09 May, 2023

Tuesday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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June

07 June, 2023

Wednesday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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July

06 July, 2023

Thursday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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August

05 August, 2023

Saturday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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September

03 September, 2023

Sunday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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October

02 October, 2023

Monday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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November

01 November, 2023

Wednesday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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December

01 December, 2023

Friday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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December

31 December, 2023

Sunday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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Significance Of Sankashti Chaturthi

On this day, devotees pray to Lord Ganesha to overcome their hurdles and difficulties in life which is why this festival is also called ‘Sankat Hara Chaturthi’. Angaraki Chaturthi falling on a Tuesday is considered to be the most auspicious.

One must deliberately see the Moon on this tithi to bring good luck in life and conclude their Vrat after observing this ritual.

This fast holds the power to grant all your wishes. The cycle of Sankashti Chaturthi fasting is completed with 13 vrats. And there is an exclusive Vrat Katha for each one.

Sankatahara Chaturthi Puja Method Or Vidhi

  • As per the norms devotees are expected to get up early and pray to Lord Ganesha.
  • While doing this Puja they observe a fast where they are allowed to consume fruits, roots of plants, raw vegetables, etc.
  • Apart from that, they can also eat Peanuts, fresh potatoes, sabudana, etc.
  • Lord Ganesha's idol is decorated with grass and flowers.
  • The ‘Vrat Katha’ is recited after the puja to gain maximum benefits.
  • It is best to perform the puja after seeing the Moon. Also, you can break the fast after that.

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