Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: know the date, time and method of worship

Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: When will the first Sankashti Chaturthi fast of Falgun month be observed? Know the date and method of worship.The fast of Ganesh Chaturthi is kept for the sake of Lord Shri Ganesha, and two Chaturthi fasts are kept every month. This is done on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha of every month. The fast of the first Chaturthi of Falgun month will be known as Dwijpriya Sankashti Chaturthi. Special worship of Lord Ganesha on this day removes all the troubles and fulfils all the wishes of the devotees. Every month, two Chaturthi fasts are observed. Out of which Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi and Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat. Now that the Falgun month is about to begin, it is important to know when the first Chaturthi fast will be observed in this month.According to the Hindu calendar, the first Sankashti Chaturthi fast of Phalgun month will be observed on February 9, 2023. Dwijpriya Ganesha, the sixth form of Lord Ganesha, will be worshipped on this day. It is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha on Sankashti Chaturthi fulfils all wishes and brings wealth and prosperity to the devotee.Let us know the auspicious time and method of worship for the Dwijpriya Sankashti Chaturthi fast.

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Sankashti Chaturthi is fasting time.According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Phalgun month will start on February 9 at 4.53 am and end on February 10 at 6.28 am. On this day, the time of moonrise has been fixed at 9.13 p.m. It is believed that on the day of Chaturthi, the fast is celebrated only after moonrise.

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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Pooja RulesAccording to the scriptures, on the day of Sankashti Chaturthi, the devotees should prepare for worship by remembering Lord Ganesha, taking a bath, and meditating in Brahma Muhurta. After this, red clothes should be worn, because this colour is very dear to Ganapati Ji. During the Puja period, the idol of Lord Ganesha should be cleaned thoroughly, and then a new cloth should be spread on a post and its idol should be installed. After this, one should worship Ganpati ji with the Shadshopachar method and keep chanting the basic mantra of Vighnaharta. Shri Ganesh Stotra and Ganesh Chalisa must be recited during worship. At the end, offer aarti to Ganesha and complete your worship by apologising for the mistakes made due to ignorance. This fast, done with faith and devotion, helps bestow complete auspiciousness.
 

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