Lord Ganesha
Chaturthi in Krishna Paksha, every month
Significance
Sankashti Chaturthi falls on the fourth day of the dark fortnight each month and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles (Sankashti means 'deliverance from troubles'). The fast is broken only after sighting the moon and offering arghya. The Sankashti that falls on a Tuesday is called Angarki and is considered especially auspicious.
Vrat Vidhi (How to Observe)
- 1Take a sankalp in the morning after bathing.
- 2Worship Lord Ganesha with durva grass, red flowers and modak.
- 3Keep a fast through the day — phalahar is permitted.
- 4Read the Sankashti vrat katha and chant 'Om Gam Ganapataye Namah'.
- 5Sight the moon at night, offer arghya, then break the fast.
Benefits
- Believed to remove obstacles and grant wishes
- Brings wisdom, focus and auspicious beginnings
- Deepens devotion to Lord Ganesha
What you can eat
- Modak
- Fruits
- Milk
- Sabudana
- Peanuts
What to avoid
- Grains
- Lentils
- Onion and garlic
- Non-vegetarian food
Frequently Asked Questions
Sankashti Chaturthi vrat kab tode?
The fast is broken at night after sighting the moon (chandra darshan) and offering arghya to Lord Ganesha.
Angarki Chaturthi kya hai?
When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday it is called Angarki Chaturthi, considered especially powerful for fulfilling prayers.