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 2024 Dates

Month Date Day Vrat Name Tithi Time

January

29 January, 2024

Monday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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January

30 January, 2024

Tuesday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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February

28 February, 2024

Wednesday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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March

29 March, 2024

Friday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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April

28 April, 2024

Sunday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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May

27 May, 2024

Monday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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June

25 June, 2024

Tuesday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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July

24 July, 2024

Wednesday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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August

23 August, 2024

Friday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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September

21 September, 2024

Saturday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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October

20 October, 2024

Sunday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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November

19 November, 2024

Tuesday

Sankashthi Chaturthi

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December

19 December, 2024

Thursday

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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