- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:58 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Sankashtahara Chaturthi January 2025: Sankashtahara Chaturthi is a significant Hindu festival observed on the fourth day after the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai. Devotees worship Lord Ganesha to seek his blessings and protection. The day is marked by fasting, prayer and offerings to Lord Ganesha. Devotees also recite the Sankashtahara Chaturthi mantra to invoke the lord's blessings. The festival is believed to bring good fortune, prosperity and success. This year, Sankashtahara Chaturthi will be observed on 17th January 2025.
Sankashtahara Chaturthi January 2025: Date And Time
- Sankashtahara Chaturthi January 2025 Date: 17th January 2025, Friday
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 04:06 AM, 17th January 2025
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 05:30 AM, 18th January 2025
Sankashtahara Chaturthi January 2025: Moonrise Time
The moonrise time is anticipated to be around 08:05 PM on Sankashtahara Chaturthi.
Sankashtahara Chaturthi January 2025: Significance
Sankashtahara Chaturthi holds immense significance in the Hindu calendar, particularly for devotees of Lord Ganesha. By observing Sankashtahara Chaturthi, devotees actively seek Lord Ganesha's blessings and protection, invoking his powers to remove obstacles and challenges from their lives. The festival is believed to bring numerous benefits, including good fortune, prosperity, and success.
Worshipping Lord Ganesha on Sankashtahara Chaturthi removes obstacles, brings prosperity and grants success. (Image Source: Canva)
Furthermore, Sankashtahara Chaturthi provides an opportunity for devotees to express their gratitude to Lord Ganesha, fostering a deeper sense of connection and devotion. By participating in the festivities, devotees can experience spiritual growth, peace and harmony, ultimately leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life. The celebration of Sankashtahara Chaturthi is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith, devotion and spiritual practice.
Sankashtahara Chaturthi January 2025: Rituals
Devotees of Lord Ganesha observe Sankashtahara Chaturthi with great fervour, following a series of rituals to seek the lord's blessings. The day begins with a sacred bath, followed by the preparation of traditional offerings, such as modaks and sweet dishes. Devotees then worship Lord Ganesha, offering prayers, flowers and fruits to the deity.
A significant ritual observed on Sankashtahara Chaturthi is fasting, known as 'vrat'. Devotees fast from dawn till dusk, breaking their fast only after offering prayers to Lord Ganesha and moonrise. This act of self-discipline is believed to purify the mind, body, and soul, allowing devotees to connect with the divine. Additionally, devotees recite the Sankashtahara Chaturthi mantra, invoking Lord Ganesha's powers to remove obstacles and challenges. The evening ritual involves the worship of Lord Ganesha, accompanied by the lighting of lamps and the offering of 'aarti'.
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