Sankashti Chaturthi 2024: Vrat date, time, rituals and significance

When is Sankashti Chaturthi in September 2024: Know date, time, ritual and significance.

Sankashti Chaturthi, a significant Hindu fast, falls on the fourth day of the waning moon and is dedicated to Lord Ganesh. On this holy day, devotees worship Ganesha to receive his blessings for success, prosperity, and guidance. Notably, Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi, occurring during the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashwin, is particularly auspicious, and believed to bring wisdom, good fortune, and protection from harm.

By observing this fast, devotees invoke Lord Ganesha's positive energies to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, providing a meaningful opportunity to connect with the divine and welcome his blessings for a fulfilling life. This year, Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 21, 2024.

SANKASHTI CHATURTHI 2024: DATE AND TIME

Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 09:15 PM on September 20, 2024
Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 06:13 PM on September 21, 2024
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:49 AM to 12:38 PM
Amrit Kaal: 08:13 PM to 09:41 PM
Sayahna Sandhya: 06:19 PM to 07:30 PM

SANKASHTI CHATURTHI 2024: SIGNIFICANCE

Celebrated on the fourth day of the waning moon in Ashwin, Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi holds great significance. Devotees worship Ganesha, seeking his blessings for success, prosperity, and protection from negativity.

This day is associated with wisdom, good fortune, and spiritual growth. Fasting, chanting, and offering modaks (sweet dumplings) to Ganesha are essential parts of the celebrations. Through Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi, devotees seek Ganesha’s guidance, strength, and blessings to navigate life’s challenges, remove obstacles, and ultimately attain Moksha. This auspicious day revitalizes faith, hope, and positivity among devotees.