Sankashti Chaturthi 2024: Sankashti Chaturthi is a famous festival of Hindu religion. The day of Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Ganesha has been given the status of the god of wisdom, strength and intelligence.
Sankashti Chaturthi means Chaturthi that overcomes troubles. Lord Ganesha removes all the problems and obstacles of his devotees, that is why he is also called Vighnaharta and Sankatmochan.
On this day people worship Ganapati to get rid of their sorrows. Sankashti is a Sanskrit word which means ‘to get relief from difficult times’.
According to the Puranas, worshiping Gauri putra Ganesha on the day of Chaturthi is very fruitful, on this day people keep fast from sunrise to moonrise.
Lord Ganesha is worshiped with full rituals on Sankashti Chaturthi. Let us know when and on what date Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 is, and also know the story of what should and what not to be done on this day.
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When is Sankashti Chaturthi 2024?
Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. Chaturthi comes twice every month, which people celebrate with great pomp.
On Sankashti Chaturthi, people observe fast and worship Lord Ganesha. The Chaturthi that comes after the full moon is called Sankashti Chaturthi, while the Chaturthi that comes after the new moon is called Vinayak Chaturthi.
Sankashti Chaturthi is considered a special day of worship of Lord Ganesha. According to the scriptures, the Chaturthi after the full moon falling in the month of Magh is considered very auspicious.
Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated with more pomp and show in the northern and southern states of India. Let us know the Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 date and time.
| Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 fast | Date & Day |
|---|---|
| Lambodar Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 | 29 January, Monday |
| Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 | 28 February, Wednesday |
| Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 | 28 March, Thursday |
| Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 | 27 April, Saturday |
| Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 | 26 May, Sunday |
| Krishna Pingal Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 | 25 June, Tuesday |
| Gajanan Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 | 24 July, Wednesday |
| Heramb Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 | 22 August, Thursday |
| Heramb Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 | 21 September, Saturday |
| Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 | 20 October, Sunday |
| Ganadhip Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 | 18 November, Monday |
| Akhurath Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 | 18 December, Wednesday |
Do it on Sankashti Chaturthi 2024
- 1. It is said in the scriptures that on the day of Sakat Chauth, laddu made of sesame should be offered to Lord Ganesha.
- 2. On the day of Sakat Chauth, chant the seed mantra of Lord Ganesha ‘Om Gan Ganpataye Namah’. It is believed that this brings happiness and prosperity to people.
- 3. On the fast day of Sakat Chauth, one should go to the temple of Lord Ganesha, worship Lord Ganesha and offer sesame seeds. This will solve the problems in your job and you will get a better chance of success.
- 4. To worship Lord Ganesha, worship Ganesha Yantra, keep betel nut in two betel leaves at the place of worship. Then tie the betel nut in a red cloth and keep it in the safe. This will remove your financial problems and provide solutions to life’s problems.
- 5. For the long life of the child, Arghya should be mixed with milk in water and offered to the moon at the time of moonrise on the day of Sakat Chauth or Sankashti Chaturthi.
Do not do on sankashti Chaturthi 2024
- If you are worshiping Lord Ganesha on sankashti Chaturthi , then you should not include basil leaves in the offering or prasad. Because Tulsi is cursed by Lord Ganesha, he is prohibited from worshiping Ganesha.
- On the day of sankashti Chaturthi , the fasting person should not wear black clothes. It is considered a symbol of negativity.
- If you observe fast on sankashti Chaturthi , then you should not disturb Ganesha’s vehicle Mushak (rat) even by mistake. Doing so may anger Ganesha.
- After worship on sankashti Chaturthi , one should not consume beetroot, carrot, radish, sweet potato, jackfruit, garlic, onion etc. in the Parana food. These are prohibited. If you do this then you will not get the full results of the fast.
- Do not consume Tulsi on the day of sankashti Chaturthi because this fast is for Lord Ganesha. Doing this may make them angry.
- The fast of Sankashti Chaturthi is not complete without worshiping the Moon and offering water. If you do not do this, your fast will not be successful.
- Tamasic food should not be consumed before sankashti Chaturthi fast. Do not think or say good or bad about anyone during the fast.One should observe the fast while remaining pure in mind, actions and words.
Sankashti Chaturthi 2024: Story
Let’s know about sankashti chaturthi story in english. According to mythology, when Lord Vishnu’s marriage was fixed with Lakshmi ji. Preparations for marriage started. Invitations were sent to all the gods, but Ganeshji was not invited.
When the time came for Lord Vishnu’s wedding procession. All the gods came to the wedding ceremony with their wives. They all saw that Ganeshji was nowhere to be seen.
Then they started discussing among themselves whether Ganeshji had not been invited? Or hasn’t Ganeshji himself come? Everyone started wondering about this.
Then everyone thought that the reason for this should be asked from Lord Vishnu. On asking Lord Vishnu, he said that we have sent an invitation to Bholenath Mahadev, father of Ganeshji.
If Ganesh ji wanted to come with his father, he would have come, there was no need to invite separately.
The second thing is that they need one and a quarter maund of moong, one and a quarter maund of rice, one and a quarter maund of ghee and one and a quarter maund of laddus in a day. It doesn’t matter if Ganeshji does not come.
It doesn’t feel good to go to someone else’s house and eat so much food and drink. While we were talking, someone suggested that even if Ganeshji comes, we will appoint him as the gatekeeper and ask him to remember the house.
If you walk slowly sitting on a rat, you will be left far behind the procession. Everyone liked this suggestion, so Lord Vishnu also gave his consent.
Meanwhile, Ganeshji reached there and after convincing him, made him sit to guard the house. When the procession started, Naradji saw that Ganeshji was sitting at the door, so he went to Ganeshji and asked the reason for stopping.
Ganeshji started saying that Lord Vishnu has insulted me a lot. Naradji said that if you send your mouse army ahead, then they will dig a path due to which their vehicles will sink into the earth, then you will have to call them respectfully.
Now Ganeshji quickly sent his mouse army forward and the army pollinated the land. When the procession passed from there, the wheels of the chariots sank into the earth. Try as you might, but the wheels would not come out.
Everyone tried their own solutions, but the wheels did not come out, rather they broke at many places. No one could understand what to do now.
Then Naradji said- You people did not do well by insulting Ganeshji. If they can be persuaded then your work can be accomplished and this crisis can be averted.
Lord Shankar sent his messenger Nandi and he brought Ganeshji. Lord Ganesha was worshiped with respect and then the wheels of the chariot started appearing. Now the wheels of the chariot are worn out, but if they are broken, then who will repair them?
A Brahmin was working in a nearby field and he was called. Before doing his work, the Brahmin started worshiping Lord Ganesha in his mind by saying ‘Shri Ganeshaya Namah’. Within no time the Brahmin repaired all the wheels.
That Brahmin started saying, O Gods! You must not have celebrated Lord Ganesha nor worshiped him in the first place, that is why this crisis has happened to you.
We are foolish and ignorant, yet we worship Lord Ganesha first and meditate on him. You people are gods, yet how did you forget Lord Ganesha? Now if you people go chanting Jai to Lord Shri Ganeshji, all your work will be done and there will be no problem.
Saying this, the wedding procession left from there and after solemnizing the marriage of Lord Vishnu with Lakshmiji, everyone returned home safely.
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Disclaimer: The information given here is based on general beliefs and information. mintbord.com does not confirm this. You should contact a knowledgeable person or Pandit regarding fasting.
