- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:36 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Sankashti Chaturthi April 2025: Sankathara Chaturthi or Sankashti Chaturthi is observed by Hindu devotees on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha during every lunar cycle as per the Hindu Calendar. On this sacred day, devotees observe a fast and worship Lord Ganesha - the beloved Hindu deity who is considered to be the remover of all obstacles. According to the Hindu legends, it is believed that performing the ritualistic worship of Lord Ganesha on this day blesses the devotees with good fortune, health and abundance. Additionally, it is believed that Lord Ganesha removes challenges from the lives of the devotees who offer sincere prayers to him on the sacred day of Sankashti Chaturthi. Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi is being observed by devotees on 16th April 2025.
Check out all the significant details regarding the date, timings, shubh muhurat, significance and rituals for Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi below:
Sankashti Chaturthi April 2025: Date And Time
- Sankashti Chaturthi April 2025 Date: 16th April 2025, Wednesday (Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat)
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 01:16 PM, 16th April 2025
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 03:23 PM, 17th April 2025
Sankashti Chaturthi April 2025: Moonrise Time
The moonrise timings are anticipated to be around 10:00 PM on 16th April 2025 as per the Dainik Panchang.
Sankashti Chaturthi April 2025: Shubh Muhurat
- Brahma Muhurat: 04:26 AM to 05:10 AM
- Pratah Sandhya: 04:48 AM to 05:55 AM
- Amrit Kaal: 06:20 PM to 08:06 PM
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yog: Whole Day
- Amrit Siddhi Yog: Whole Day
Sankashti Chaturthi is a sacred fast dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha. (Image Source: Canva)
Sankashti Chaturthi April 2025: Significance
The Hindu texts explain the origin of Sankatahara Chaturthi, with a legend featuring Narada Rishi and Lord Ganesha. According to that legend, Sage Narad advised King Suryanarayana to observe this fast to overcome obstacles and sufferings. Following Narad Muni’s guidance, the king observed this fast and as a result he was successfully able to navigate the challenges through Lord Ganesha’s blessings. This tale has led devotees to believe that sincerely observing the fast of Sankashti Chaturthi can remove hardships and help fulfil desires. By worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day, devotees seek to eliminate obstacles and achieve their goals.
Sankashti Chaturthi April 2025: Rituals
On Sankashti Chaturthi, devotees observe a fast from sunrise to moonrise. Some devotees observe a strict fast while others observe a partial fast, consuming only fruits and milk.
Devotees perform Ganpati Puja in the morning. They set up and decorate the Lord Ganpati altar. They offer fruits, durva grass, sindoor, modak, coconut and akshat to Lord Ganesha and perform his aarti. Additionally, reciting Ganesha Mantras and stuti on this day is considered favourable.
The moon holds significance in Sankatahara Chaturthi and devotees eagerly await the moonrise. The fast of Sankashti Chaturthi culminates only after the moonrise and offering Arghya to the moon. After worshipping the moon, devotees perform Lord Ganesha’s puja and perform parana of the day-long 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.)
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