Astrology News Desk: There are many fasts and festivals in Hindu religion and all of them have their own significance but Sakat Chaturthi fast is considered very special which comes once a year. This festival is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees observe the fast on this day. They worship Ganapati duly and also keep fasts etc.
According to the Panchang, Sakat Chaturthi falling in the month of Magh is also called Sakat Chauth and Til Chaturthi. This year Sakat Chaturthi fast is being celebrated today i.e. Friday, 17th January, so today we are telling you the auspicious time of puja, so let us know.
When is Sakat Chaturthi fast?
According to the Hindu calendar, this fast is observed every year on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month. This year Chaturthi Tithi has started on Friday, 17th January at 4:06 am, which will end on Saturday, 18th January at 5:30 am. Will last for minutes. Moonrise of Chaturthi Tithi will happen on 17th January. Therefore, Sakat Chaturthi fast will be observed on this day. An auspicious combination named Saubhagya is also being formed on this auspicious day. Due to which the importance of fasting has increased further.
On Sakat Chauth, worship in this auspicious time –
Let us tell you that Sakat Chauth is being celebrated on Friday, 17th January. On this day, moonrise will occur at 9.18 in the evening. Before this, you can worship Lord Ganesha. The time of moonrise may vary according to the place.