When is Sakat Chaturthi 2024: In Hindu religion, Ganapati ji is considered the first worshipable person. Without their worship, no work is accomplished. According to Hindi calendar, fast is observed on 12 Sankashti Chaturthi throughout the year, which is dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Although all Sankashti Chaturthi are special, but Sakat Chauth (Lambodar Sankashti Chaturthi) falling in the month of Magh is considered very special, it is called Badi Chaturthi. This gives results of all the Chaturthi fasts of the entire year. Let us know the date, time and significance of Sakat Chaturthi 2024.
Sakat Chaturthi 2024 Date
In the new year, Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month i.e. Sakat Chaturthi will be celebrated on 29 January 2024. It is also known as Tilkuta Chaturthi, Badi Chaturthi, Maghi Chaturthi. Sakat Chaturthi will be the first Sankashti Chaturthi of the year 2024.
Sakat Chaturthi 2024 Muhurat
According to the Panchang, Sakat Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will start on 29 January 2024 at 06:10 am and will end the next day on 30 January 2024 at 08:54 am.
- Amrit (best) – 07.11 am – 08.32 am
- Auspicious (best) – 09.43 am – 11.14 am
- Evening time – 04.37 pm – 07.37 pm
Sakat Chaturthi 2024 Moon Rise Time
On 29th January, on Sakat Chaturthi of Magh month, the moon will rise at 09.10 pm. On this day, women observe Nirjala fast from sunrise to moonrise and the fast ends only after worshiping the moon.
Sakat Chaturthi Significance
According to Padma Purana, Lord Ganesha had told Mother Parvati about Sakat Chaturthi fast, hence it has special significance. Women observe this fast with the desire of happiness, good fortune, prosperity of their children and welfare of the family. It is said that observing this fast ensures long life of the children.
According to the scriptures, on the Chaturthi day of Magh month, Lord Ganesha demonstrated his sharp intelligence and knowledge by circling his parents. After this, Lord Shiva was pleased and considered him as the chief among the gods and gave him the right to be worshiped first. Due to the glory of this fast, the child gets good health, intelligence and prosperity. On this day, sesame seeds are specially used in bathing, donation, consumption and worship.
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