Sankashti Chaturthi – Ekta Mandir

Sankashti Chaturthi – Ekta Mandir

Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious festival for Hindus, celebrated in honour of Lord Ganesha. It is observed every Hindu calendar month on the ‘chaturthi’ (fourth day) of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of moon). The observance of this Chaturthi in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu is known by the name of ‘Sankat Hara Chaturthi’.

Furthermore when Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is popularly referred as ‘Angaraki Chaturthi’ that is considered to be the most auspicious of all the Sankashti Chaturthi days.
1. On the day of Sankashti Chaturthi, devotees get up early and dedicate the day worshipping Lord Ganesha. They observe a strict fast in the honour of their deity.
2. The Sankashti puja is done in the evening, after seeing the moon.
3. Special ‘naivedya’ comprising of modaks and other favourite eatables of Lord Ganesha is prepared as offering.
4. On the day of Sankashti Chaturthi, special puja rituals are also dedicated to Moon or Chandra God.
5. On this day it is auspicious to recite the ‘Ganesha Ashtothra’, ‘Sankashtnashana sthothra’ and ‘Vakrathunda Mahakaya’ to name a few. In fact any other Vedic mantras dedicated to Lord Ganesha can be chanted.