Chaturthi Tithi has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. This date is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Every year the festival of Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi 2024) is celebrated on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. This date is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. On this day, it is customary to worship Ganpati Bappa in a proper manner. Also, things dear to the Lord are offered. It is a religious belief that by doing these works, the seeker gets the desired job and gets rid of the obstacles coming in life.

Auspicious time of Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi Shubh Muhurat)

According to the Panchang, the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month has started on 20th September at 09:15 pm. At the same time, it will end on 21st September at 06:13 pm. In such a situation, Vighnaraj Sankashti Chaturthi is being celebrated today i.e. on 21st September.

Offer these things as Prasad (Lord Ganesha's Favourite Bhog)

• On the day of Vighnaraj Sankashti Chaturthi, special things should be offered to Ganpati Bappa. On this day, during the puja, offer Motichoor laddus to the Lord. It is believed that offering laddus to Ganesha increases happiness and prosperity and Ganesha is pleased.
• Apart from this, do not forget to include modaks and sweets in the puja thali. It is believed that by offering these things, Ganesh ji is pleased and he always keeps his blessings on the devotees. Also offer jaggery, fruits, Shrikhand and Chhappan Bhog to Ganpati Bappa. By this, the devotee gets success in all kinds of work.
• In Sanatan Dharma, coconut is used in auspicious and sacred works. In such a situation, on the day of Vighnaraj Sankashti Chaturthi, one must offer coconut to Ganpati. According to the belief, this helps the person get the desired field of work.

Occult Mantra

Chant the following mantra while offering these things. It is believed that without chanting the mantra, the Lord does not accept the offering.

I offer your things to you, Govinda. Please accept this and be pleased with me, O Lord.