According to the Panchang, Sakat Chauth fast is observed on Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Magh month every year. On this day, women observe a waterless fast for the happiness and prosperity of their children and break the fast after seeing the moon. Not only this, by worshipping Ganesha on this day, children also get the blessings of strength, intelligence and knowledge.

Auspicious time of Sakat Chauth (Sakat Chauth Muhurat)

The Chaturthi Tithi of Magha month is starting on 17th January at 04:06 am. At the same time, this Tithi is going to end on 18th January at 05:30 am. In such a situation, considering the Udaya Tithi, the fast of Sakat Chauth is being observed on Friday, 17th January 2025. The time of moonrise on this day will be something like this-

Moonrise time - 09:09 pm

Mantras of Lord Ganesha

Shri Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya Koti Samprabha.

God is omnipotent in the Kuru without any obstacles.

Om Shree Gan Saubhagya Ganapataye.

Vashmanya Namah in all the world's lives.

Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Gloun Gan Ganpataye

Vashmanaya Swaha in the boon and blessings of all people.

Sakat Chauth is considered to be a great day to receive the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Chanting the mantras of Lord Ganesha during the Puja on this day can help the devotee receive the infinite blessings of Lord Bappa. This will ensure happiness and prosperity in life.

Om Ganesh Runam Chhindhi Varenya Hum Namah Phat.

Om Namo Heramb Madmohit

Mama Sankatan Nivaraya Nivaraya Swaha॥

Om Ekadantay Vidmahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi,

Tanno danti prachodayat॥

Om Vakratundaya Hum॥

Om Gan Ganpate Namah.

Sakat Chauth fast is considered very special for the progress of children. On this day, Ganesh ji should be worshipped and fasting should be done according to the rituals. Also, Tilkut should be offered to Ganesh ji on this day. This pleases Ganpati ji a lot.