- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:27 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi 2025, falling on Tuesday, 12 August, is a revered Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed on the fourth day of the dark fortnight in Shravana or Bhadrapada. Celebrated with deep devotion, this auspicious occasion is devoted to worshipping Heramba Maha Ganpati, the compassionate protector to seek blessings for overcoming life’s challenges. As one of the 13 Sankashti Chaturthi Vratams, it is believed that observing this vrat helps remove obstacles, resolve problems and invite success. Devotees follow the rituals with faith and dedication, praying for a life filled with prosperity, happiness, and the divine grace of Lord Ganesha.
Check out all the significant details regarding the date, moonrise time, significance and rituals associated with this festival below:
Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Date And Time
- Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 Date: 12th August 2025, Tuesday
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 08:40 AM, 12th August 2025
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 06:35 AM, 13th August 2025
Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Moonrise Timings
According to the Panchang, the moonrise on Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi is expected to occur at 8:59 PM.
Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Significance
Sankashti Chaturthi, also called Sankata Hara Chaturthi, is a deeply significant day for devotees of Lord Ganesha, observed on the Chaturthi of the Krishna Paksha each month. Every month, a different form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped along with a specific Peetha. On Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi, the focus is on Heramba Maha Ganpati, a distinctive and revered form of Ganesha with five faces and ten hands. Devotees honour this divine form with prayers and rituals, seeking his blessings for protection, guidance, and the strength to overcome challenges in life.
Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with devotion, fasting and traditional rituals. (Image Source: Canva)
Heramba Ganpati is one of the 32 forms of Ganesha, depicted riding a lion. Worshipping him is believed to boost confidence in facing life's challenges. Although there's no dedicated temple, he's worshipped as a subsidiary deity in the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Meditating on this form of Ganesha helps remove fear about the future, bringing peace and positivity to devotees' lives, and guiding them through difficulties with faith and determination.
Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Rituals
On Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi, devotees observe a strict fast from sunrise to moon sighting in the evening. Some opt for partial fasting, consuming fruits or sabudana khichadi. This fast is a way to show devotion and seek Lord Ganesha's blessings. Devotees believe that observing the fast with dedication brings positivity and spiritual growth.
The main puja is performed in the evening, after moon sighting. Devotees worship Chandra, the Moon God, and decorate Lord Ganesha's idol with durva grass and flowers. A special sweet, modak, is offered along with banana and coconut, symbolising devotion and gratitude towards the Lord. This puja is an essential part of the celebrations.
During the puja, a lamp is lit, and an aarti is performed, filling the atmosphere with positivity and spiritual energy. Prasad is distributed after the puja, symbolising the Lord's blessings. The aarti and prasad distribution are crucial elements of the puja, bringing the devotees closer to Lord Ganesha. The ceremony is filled with devotion.
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Reciting 'Ganesha Ashtothara' and 'Sankashtnashana Sthothra' is highly auspicious on this day. Chanting mantras dedicated to Lord Ganesha is also rewarding. Devotees believe that reciting these mantras and stotras brings peace and positivity to their lives and helps them overcome obstacles and achieve success in their endeavours.
(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.)