This year Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on September 21. On this day devotees worship Lord Ganesha, seeking blessings for success and prosperity.
Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on Saturday, September 21. This day is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, and is celebrated on the fourth day of the waning moon phase, known as Chaturthi, during the Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin. This year, the Chaturthi Tithi begins at 9:15 PM on September 20 and ends at 6:13 PM on September 21. However, there will be no moonrise during the Chaturthi Tithi. The Krishna Dashami moonrise on Sankashti day is expected to occur at 8:30 PM.
Significance of Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi
Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi is considered highly auspicious in Hinduism. It is believed that observing fast on this day can grant devotees wisdom, good fortune, and protection from negative influences. By worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day, devotees seek his blessings for success, prosperity, and spiritual growth. The day is also seen as an opportunity to seek guidance and strength from Ganesha to overcome life’s challenges and remove obstacles on the path to Moksha, or liberation.
Rituals of Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi
The day begins with devotees waking up early, taking a bath, and wearing clean clothes. The puja starts with cleansing the idol or image of Lord Ganesha. Offerings include prayers, flowers, fruits, and naivedya (prasad), typically consisting of modakas, which are sweet dumplings beloved by Ganesha. A special naivedya called ‘Atukulu’, made from steamed rice cakes, is also offered.
During the puja, devotees chant Ganesha mantras and read the Sankashti Chaturthi Katha. A lamp is lit, and aarti is performed. Devotees also observe a day-long fast, which they break only after moonrise. Once the moon is visible, arghya (water) is offered to the moon as a symbol of Lord Ganesha’s divine presence. The fast is broken with a meal that often includes modakas and other sweet dishes. The puja concludes with prayers seeking Lord Ganesha’s blessings for an obstacle-free life.
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