According to the Hindu calendar, Sakat Chauth fast is observed every year on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Magh. On this day, mothers observe a waterless fast for the bright future of their children. In such a situation, if you are going to observe Sakat Chauth fast for the first time, then you must keep some things in mind for this.

Auspicious time of Sakat Chauth (Sakat Chauth Shubh Muhurat)

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

Moonrise time - 09:09 pm

Do the puja with this method (Sakat Chauth puja vidhi)

First of all, wake up early in the morning and meditate on Lord Ganesha and take a vow to fast. Now spread a green or red cloth on the chowki and install the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha. In the puja, offer vermilion, flowers, fruits, sweets, durva and things made of sesame to Lord Ganesha. Recite the Sakat Chauth fasting story and do the aarti of Lord Ganesha. In the end, distribute prasad to all the people.

Definitely try this bhog

Tilkut should be offered on the day of Sakat Chauth. According to religious beliefs, Ganesh ji is very fond of tilkut, so offering it as prasad on the day of Sakat Chauth pleases Ganpati ji. Along with this, you can also offer modak to Ganesh ji. By doing this, the blessings of Ganesh ji remain on you.

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One should not wear black clothes on the day of Sakat Chauth fast. Instead, you can wear clothes of Ganesha's favorite color i.e. green. Along with this, wearing red and yellow clothes is also considered auspicious. Also keep in mind that do not offer Ketaki flowers to Ganesha even by mistake.