Sankashti Chaturthi is a fast that relieves people from sufferings. This fast is observed to overcome the challenges of life and get the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Vighnaharta Lord Ganesha is a symbol of wisdom and virtue. Keeping a fast on this day and praising the supreme deity helps devotees to attain knowledge, health, wealth and happiness. Vast Sankashti Chaturthi fast is beneficial in protecting people from every difficult situation. This fast is celebrated every month on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha.
Date of Tasty Sankashti Chaturthi
This year, the contact of Baisakh month Sankashti Chaturthi is 16 April 2025, Wednesday i.e. today. In such a situation, the coincidence of Wednesday is considered very auspicious. It is believed that by observing this fast brings happiness and prosperity in life.
Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 Muhurta: Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month will begin on 16 April 2025 at 1:16 pm and end on 17 April 2025 at 3:23 pm.
Pooja Muhurta – 5:55 am to 9:08 am
Vast Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 Chandrodaya Muhurta: Chandrodaya will start at 10 pm on Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi. It is necessary to worship the moon on this day for the success of the fast.
Vast Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Vidhi:
1. Devotees who keep fast of Sankashti Chaturthi wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath before sunrise, wear new or clean clothes. Full fasting or partial fast is kept on this day.
2. The idol of Lord Ganesha is installed in a clean place and in the puja, Durva grass, fresh flowers, ghee lamps etc. are included.
3. Lord Ganesha is offered modak and laddus during worship.
4. Pooja begins with chanting mantras and reading of fasting story.
5. This ritual is completed in the evening with worship and aarti. At the same time, this fast is completed after seeing the moon.
