Sankashti Chaturthi Date: Lord Ganesha is worshiped before any auspicious work in Hindu religion. Lord Ganesha has been considered the first to be worshiped among all the deities. Lord Ganesha is the god of wisdom, strength and discretion. Lord Ganesha removes all the obstacles of his devotees, that is why he is also called Vighnaharta. Sankashti Chaturthi fasting is very popular to please Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi of this month is on 9th April.
Sankashti Chaturthi means Chaturthi which defeats the crisis. On this day people worship Ganapati with full devotion to get rid of their sorrows. According to Puranas, worshiping Lord Ganesha on the day of Chaturthi is very fruitful. On this day people keep fast from sunrise till the rising of the moon. Worshiping in an auspicious time on the day of Sankashti Chaturthi gives special benefits.
Auspicious time of Sankashti Chaturthi
Ganpati Puja Morning Muhurat – 09:13 am – 10:48 am
Worship of Ganesh ji Evening time – 06.43 pm – 09.33 pm
Moonrise time – 10.02 pm
Puja method of Sankashti Chaturthi
People who have faith in Ganapati keep a fast on this day to please him. On this day you should get up early in the morning before sunrise and take bath. It is considered very auspicious to wear red colored clothes on this day. While worshiping Ganapati, you should keep your face towards east or north direction. Decorate the idol of Ganapati well with flowers. Keep sesame seeds, jaggery, laddoos, flowers, water, incense, sandalwood and banana or coconut as prasad in a copper urn.
Offer flowers and water to Ganapati by rolling a roll. On the day of Sankashti, offer sesame laddoos and modaks to Ganapati. After worship, eat only fruits, peanuts or sago. Before the moon rises in the evening, you should worship Ganapati and recite Sankashti Vrat Katha. After the puja is over, distribute prasad and break your fast after seeing the moon at night.
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