Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi is being celebrated on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, October 20, 2024 i.e. today. This day is considered very auspicious for the worship of Lord Ganesha. On this date, devotees keep fast and worship Ganpati ji with utmost devotion. Chaturthi Tithi comes twice a month in Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. It is believed that by keeping this fast (Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi 2024), all wishes are fulfilled and blessings of Bappa ji are received, so let us know the main things related to it.

Sankashti Chaturthi date auspicious time (Sankashti Chaturthi Shubh Muhurat)

According to the Hindu calendar, this time the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month has started on 20 October at 06:46 am. At the same time, this date will end on 21 October 2024 at 04:16 am. Considering the Udaya date, the fast of Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on 20 October.

moonrise time

The moon will rise at 07:54 pm on Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankashti Chaturthi Moonrise Time).

Arghya Mantra

Gaganarnavamanikya Chandra Dakshaynipate.

Grahānarghyam maya dattam Ganeshpratirupaka॥

Method of worship of Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 Puja Vidhi)

Wake up in the morning, take a bath and wear yellow clothes. Clean a stool and place Bappa's idol on it. Bathe the Lord with Gangajal and Panchamrit. Apply vermilion and sandalwood tilak. Offer yellow flowers and garlands. Offer modaks and other homemade items. Light a lamp of pure ghee. Chant the Vedic mantras of Ganesha. Perform aarti after completing the recitation of Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha.

The fasting person should break his fast the next day with the Prasad offered to Lord Ganesha . Also, do not use Tulsi leaves in the worship of Lord Ganesha. Apologize for the mistakes made during the worship. The fasting person should break his fast with Bhog. Also, avoid speaking ill about anyone.