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It is believed that all desires get fulfilled if an individual keeps this fast. After the Sankashti Chaturthi moonrise, the fast is broken. The sighting of the moon is a sacred ritual observed diligently on the Chaturthi Tithi. You can break your fast only after you have held the moon in plain sight.

Sankatahara Chaturthi Pooja is done in the evening after viewing the moon (Chandrodaya).

This is followed by narration of the ‘Vrat Katha’ for the month in honour of the Lord.

Durva grass and fresh flowers are used to decorate the idol of Lord Ganesha.

A normal diet on this day comprises of fresh potatoes, Sabudana and peanuts.

You may only eat the roots of plants, fruits and raw vegetables while doing this pooja.

Devotees wake up early this day to worship Lord Ganesha as per the norms of Sankashti Chaturthi fasting procedure.

The word “Sankashti” comes from Sanskrit and implies “freedom from difficult times”.Īlso see: This month’s panchang List of Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated in the Northern as well as the Southern states of India. ‘Sankashti Chaturthi’ falls after Puranmasi or on the full moon day during the Krishna Paksha, while the ‘Vinayaka Chaturthi’ falls after Amavasya or on the new moon day during the Shukla Paksha. The most promising and auspicious Sankashti Chaturthi is known as the Angaraki Chaturthi, which falls on a Tuesday.Ī lunar month in the Hindu Panchang shows two Chaturthi Tithis (Dates). It is also known by the name of “Sankat Hara Chaturthi” in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. This Hindu festival is observed every month on the “ Chaturthi ” (Fourth Day) of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of moon). On this day, devotees worship Lord Ganesha to overcome their hurdles in life and to come out as an achiever in difficult times. Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankatahara Chaturthi is a festival devoted to the benign Elephant God or Lord Ganesha.