According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturthi of every month is considered to be dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha. While Vinayak Chaturthi fast is observed on the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha, Sankashti Chaturthi fast is observed on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha. By worshipping Ganesha with special rituals on this day, all the wishes of the devotee can be fulfilled.

Auspicious time of Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankashti Chaturthi Shubh Muhurat)

According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is starting on 20 September at 08:45 am. At the same time, this date will end on 21 September 2024 at 05:43 am. In such a situation, the fast of Vighnaraj Sankashti Chaturthi of Ashwin month will be observed on Friday, 20 September.

Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Vidhi

First of all, wake up early on the day of Sankashti Chaturthi and take a bath. After this, after cleaning the place of worship, install the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha. Now do Jalabhishek of Ganesha and apply yellow sandalwood to him. After this, offer flowers and fruits etc. Offer gram flour laddus or his favorite modak to Ganesha as bhog. Finally, recite the story of Sankashti Chaturthi and do the aarti of Ganesha. In the evening, see the moon, offer arghya to it and end your fast.

Definitely do this work

On Vighnaraj Sankashti Chaturthi of Ashwin month, one must offer Durva and Sindoor to Lord Ganesha. Along with this, offer 21 Durva to Lord Ganesha and chant this mantra during this time. By doing this, the biggest obstacle in life gets removed.

Offer Durva sprouts to Sri Ganesha