Ankuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Date, Time, Moonrise Timings, Significance And Rituals

The Ankuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 vrat takes place during the Pausha Krishna Paksha Chaturthi. Devotees worship Lord Ganesha on this sacred occasion, as offering prayers to Ganpati Bappa especially on Sankashti Chatirthi is believed to eliminate difficulties. Devotees fast and pray to Lord Ganesha after the moonrise. This vrat is believed to bring good things into the lives of those who observe it, achieve their goals, and find success. This special Tithi is said to improve one's luck, give mental peace and brings wealth. This year, Ankuratha Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat will be observed on 7th December 2025.

Ankuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Date And Time

- Ankuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 Date: 7th December 2025, Sunday

- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 06:24 PM, 7th December 2025

- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 04:03 PM, 8th December 2025

Ankuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Moonrise Time

The moonrise timings on Ankuratha Sankashti Chaturthi is expected to be around 07:55 PM as per the Panchang.

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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat is a sacred fast dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha. (Image Source: Freepik) 

Ankuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Significance

The Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat is a fast dedicated to Lord Ganesha, known for removing obstacles. People observe this vrat because it is believed to eliminate troubles from their lives. Devotees believe that worshiping and fasting pleases Lord Ganesha, who then blesses them with wisdom, wealth, and good luck. This fast may also help with mental peace and seeking blessings for progeny. The vrat of Sankashti Chaturthi is only considered complete when one offers water to the moon at night, which is believed to bring happiness.

Ankuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Rituals

On Sankashti Chaturthi, wake up early in the morning and take a bath. Then, wear red or yellow clothes. Wearing red clothes is especially auspicious on this day. After this, spread a red cloth on a platform, place an idol or photo of Lord Ganesha, and worship him according to the prescribed rituals.

Apply a tilak to Lord Ganesha with roli, kumkum, and unbroken rice grains. Wear a garland of flowers or offer flowers. Offer durva (sunflower), modak (a type of sweet dish), and laddus. Offering sesame laddus on the Chaturthi of Paush month is especially auspicious.

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Light incense and a lamp. Recite the Sankashti Vrat Katha and perform Lord Ganesha's aarti. Break the fast after seeing the moon at night. Eat only sattvik food when breaking the fast.

(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)