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Sankashti Chaturthi, [1] also known as Sankatahara Chaturthi and Sankashti, is a holy day in every lunar month of the Hindu calendar dedicated to the Hindu god Ganesha. This day falls on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight). [ 2 ]
Oct 20, 2024 · Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankatahara Chaturthi is a festival devoted to the benign Elephant God or Lord Ganesha. On this day, devotees worship Lord Ganesha to overcome their hurdles in life and to come out as an achiever in difficult times.
Each lunar month in Hindu calendar has two Chaturthi Tithis. The one after Purnimasi or full moon during Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi and the one after Amavasya or new moon during Shukla Paksha is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi.
Dec 14, 2016 · Also called as Sankata Hara Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi is a very famous vrat observed by the Hindus. Every month, this vrat falls on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the waning phase (Krishna Paksha) of the moon. It is believed that it was on this day that Lord Shiva declared that Ganesh is the supreme god and the leader of his army.
Sankashti Chaturthi: Date, Time, Rituals, and Significance. Sankashti Chaturthi, also called Sankatahara Chaturthi, in south Indian states, is an auspicious festival for Hindus, celebrated in honour of Lord Ganesha. Next Sankashti Chaturthi is on Monday, November 18, 2024
Jan 4, 2024 · Sankashti Chaturthi occurs every month on the fourth day during the Krishna Paksha and is observed mainly in Maharashtra. People observe fast, offer prayers, and seek blessings for their families. Fast observer must break their fast after completing puja rituals in the evening.
Aug 15, 2022 · Sankashti Chaturthi 2022: Sankashti Chaturthi is the day which is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is also known as Ganpati and Vighna Harta. As per drik panchang, Sankashti Chaturthi is observed every month on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha i.e (Chaturthi Tithi).
Jan 5, 2018 · Celebrated across India, Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on the fourth day, or chaturthi, of every month in the Hindu calendar. The day is also linked with the Krishna Paksha, or the waning phase of the moon.
This page is collection of all Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha. Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Kathas are ancient legends attached to the fasting and are narrated as well as listened during the fasting and fasting Puja.
Sankashti Chaturthi is a reserved day to worship Lord Ganesh because the Supreme Lord Shiva declared His son Ganesh, superior among all the gods with the exception of Vishnu, Lakshmi, Shiva, and Parvati.