Astrology News Desk: There are many fasts and festivals in Sanatan Dharma and all have their own significance but Sankashti Chaturthi is considered very special which comes every month. This date is dedicated to the worship of Ganapati. Devotees on this day To keep God happy, they do puja, fast etc. Sankashti Chaturthi is also considered a symbol of new beginnings.
On this day people start new work. According to the Panchang, the month of Pausha is going on and Sankashti Chaturthi falling in this month is beneficial. By doing puja and fasting on this day, Lord Shri Ganesha gets immense blessings and also gets relief from troubles. So today through this article we are providing you information about the date and time of Sankashti Chaturthi.
Sankashti Chaturthi date and puja time-
According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturthi Tithi of Pausha month is starting from 10:06 AM on Wednesday, 18th December and will end the next day i.e. Thursday, 19th December at 10:02 AM. Due to the puja taking place during Nisha period, the fast of Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on 18th December only. Sankashti Chaturthi is also known as Akhurath Sankashti Chaturthi.
On the day of Sankashti Chaturthi, wake up in the morning and take bath, after which wear clean clothes. After cleaning the house, place a stool and install the idol of Lord Ganesha. Resolve to fast. Offer Roli, sandalwood, akshat, flowers, vermillion and durva to Lord Ganesha and offer modak to Lord Ganesha during the puja.
After this, chant the mantra Om Gan Ganapate Namah 108 times. Offer Shami leaves to Lord Ganesha, doing this will remove all the sorrows and problems. To get rid of money related problems, light a four-sided lamp in front of Lord Ganesha on this day. There is benefit in doing this.