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The festival of Sankashti Chaturthi will be celebrated. This Chaturthi is also called by many names like Bahula Chaturthi etc. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Shri Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha.
The festival of Sankashti Chaturthi is very popular in all the northern and southern places of India. In the state of Maharashtra, it is a sight to behold. Being the day of Lord Ganesha, on this auspicious day, devotees worship Lord Ganesha to remove all obstacles in life and help them emerge victorious in every difficult situation. Sankashti Chaturthi Tithi Puja Muhurta
The timing of Chaturthi Tithi will be on August 14, 10:36 PM - August 15, at 09:02 PM. Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the god of prosperity, good luck and auspiciousness.
Sankashti Chaturthi Vidhan
On the day of Sankashti Chaturthi, devotees wake up early and worship Lord Ganesha. Devotees also observe strict fasting in honor of Shri Ganesha, while some may also observe partial fasting. Those who observe this fast take only fruit food. Peanuts, potatoes and sago khichdi are also included in the main Indian diet on this day.
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Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Moon Puja
Sankashti Puja is performed in the evening after sighting the moon. The idol of Lord Ganesha is decorated with Durva grass and flowers. During this, a lamp is also lit and Vedic mantras are also recited. After this the specific fast story is recited. The fast is broken only after worshiping Lord Ganesha and sighting the moon in the evening.
Special naivedya containing modaks and other favorite bhog of Lord Ganesha is prepared as prasad. This is followed by Aarti and later Prasad is distributed among all the devotees. On the day of Sankashti Chaturthi, special worship is dedicated to the Moon. In this, water, sandal paste, holy rice and flowers are offered while meditating on the moon god. On this day it is auspicious to recite Ganesh Ashtotra, Sankashnashan Stotra etc. for the sake of Lord Ganesha.
Significance of Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi has special significance. On the day of Chaturthi, by praying to Shri Ganesha with devotion, all his wishes are fulfilled.
Happiness and prosperity come in life. Childless couples also observe a fast on Sankashti Chaturthi to get children.
Since Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated in every lunar month, Lord Ganesha is worshiped with different names in each month. Every fast has a specific purpose and significance. The story of each of this fast is unique for each month and is recited in that month itself. According to Hindu scriptures, on this holy day Lord Shiva bestowed his son Ganesha over other gods except Vishnu, Lakshmi and Parvati. Since then, Lord Sankashti is worshiped as the god of prosperity, good fortune and freedom. It is believed that on the day of Sankashti Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha bestows his blessings on all his devotees. The importance of Sankashti Chaturthi fast was told by Lord Krishna himself to Yudhishthira.
