Let’s find out when Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi falls in the Vaishakh month! This year, Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

• Chaturthi Tithi begins – April 16, 2025, at 01:16 PM

• Chaturthi Tithi ends – April 17, 2025, at 03:23 PM

• Moonrise on Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi – 09:27 PM

Other Auspicious Timings on Somvati Amavasya:

• Brahma Muhurta – 04:05 AM to 04:50 AM

• Pratah Sandhya Muhurta – 04:27 AM to 05:35 AM

• Abhijit Muhurta – Not available

• Vijay Muhurta – 02:06 PM to 02:57 PM

• Godhuli Muhurta – 06:20 PM to 06:42 PM

• Sayahna Sandhya – 06:21 PM to 07:28 PM

• Amrit Kaal – 06:20 PM to 08:06 PM

• Nishita Muhurta – 11:35 PM to 12:20 AM (April 17, 2025)

• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga – All day

• Amrit Siddhi Yoga – All day

On this sacred day, devotees worship Lord Ganesha to rid themselves of all sorrows and observe a fast from sunrise until the moonrise. It is believed that sincere devotion to Lord Ganesha on Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi grants all desires and brings prosperity. So, this was the complete information regarding the auspicious timings and significance of Sankashti Chaturthi.

Why is Sankashti Chaturthi Observed?

On this day, Lord Ganesha is worshipped with great devotion. The word ‘Sankashta’ means suffering or hardship. According to the scriptures, fasting on Sankashti Chaturthi helps devotees overcome all difficulties. On this day, mothers observe Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat and pray for the long life and well-being of their children.

Significance of Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat

• As the name suggests, Sankashti means "the remover of obstacles". Anyone who observes this fast with full devotion experiences relief from sorrows and hardships.

• Lord Ganesha is also known as Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles. It is believed that by observing this Vrat, all hurdles and difficulties in life are eliminated.

• This fast is also said to help overcome financial problems and bring prosperity.

• Worshipping Lord Ganesha on Sankashti Chaturthi creates an atmosphere of positive energy in the home, driving away all negative influences and ensuring peace and harmony.

• Observing this sacred fast is also believed to bless children with long life and good health. Performing ritualistic prayers to Lord Ganesha on this day is said to protect children from illnesses and ensure their well-being.

• Additionally, it is believed that the worship of Lord Ganesha can reduce the negative effects of planetary positions. According to the scriptures, observing Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat brings immense blessings and auspiciousness.

So, this was some special information about Sankashti Chaturthi. If you found this information useful, do share it with other devotees.

Puja Samagri (Materials for Worship)

• Chowki (wooden platform)

• Idol or picture of Lord Ganesha

• Red cloth

• Copper Kalash (water pot)

• Gangajal (holy water)

• Ghee lamp

• Turmeric and kumkum

• Akshat (unbroken rice grains)

• Sandalwood paste

• Mouli (sacred red thread) or Janeu (sacred thread)

• Sesame seeds

• Til-Gud laddoo (sesame and jaggery sweets)

• Red flowers

• Durva grass

• Garland

• Incense sticks

• Camphor

• Dakshina (offering money)

• Fruits or coconut

Items Required for Offering Arghya (Water Offering) to the Moon on Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi

• Copper Kalash

• Milk mixed with water

• Puja thali (worship plate)

• Turmeric and kumkum

• Akshat

• Bhog (food offering)

• Ghee lamp

• Flowers

• Incense sticks

Make sure to gather all these materials before starting the puja to avoid any interruptions while worshipping Lord Ganesha. Performing the Sankashti Chaturthi Puja with these materials will ensure a successful ritual, and Lord Ganesha will surely fulfill all your wishes.

• Get up in Brahma Muhurta (before sunrise) and take a bath and wear clean clothes.

• After bathing, meditate on Lord Ganesha and take a resolution that you will observe the Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi fast.

• For Sankalp, take water, rice and flowers in your hand and pray to Lord Ganesha:

• "Om Gan Ganpataye Namah. I will observe this holy fast to receive the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Please accept my prayers."

• Gather the required materials before performing the puja. The material is as follows:

1. Ganesha idol or picture
2. Yellow cloth (for chowki)
3. Kalash (filled with water)
4. Betel nut, cloves, cardamom
5. Mauli (Kalava), Janeu
6. Panchamrit (mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and Gangajal)
7. Dhoop, Deep, Camphor
8. Jaggery, sugar, honey
9. Modak, sesame laddu, coconut
10. Durva (21 or 11 knots)
11. Turmeric, sandalwood, kumkum, roli, Akshat
12. Bananas, pomegranates, apples, sweet fruits
13. Ganesh Chalisa and Ganpati Atharvashirsha book

• Clean the temple of the house thoroughly before performing the puja.

• Place a yellow cloth on a stool (bajot) and install the idol of Ganesha.

• Place a utensil filled with water on the right side of the idol.

• Offer a garland of flowers and clothes to Ganesha.

• Start the puja by lighting a ghee lamp.

• First of all, meditate on Lord Ganesha and chant the following mantra 11 times: Om Gan Ganpataye Namah

• Bathe Ganesha with panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey and Ganga water).

• After this, bathe with clean water and offer clean clothes.

• Apply sandalwood, turmeric, roli and akshat to Ganesha.

• Offer durva, betel nut, cloves, and cardamom.

• Decorate Ganesha with flowers and garlands.

• Offer Lord Ganesha his favorite modaks, sesame laddus, jaggery, and fruits.

• After this, make him rinse his mouth with water mixed with Gangajal.

• Perform Ganesh Ji's Aarti (Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva).

• Chant the mantra Om Bhalachandray Namah 108 times and recite Ganpati Atharvashirsha.

• The fast of Sankashti Chaturthi is not complete until the moon is seen. It is necessary to offer Arghya to the moon at the time of moonrise.

• Take water in a copper pot and add rice, roli, durva, and flowers to it.

• Offer this water facing the moon and chant the following mantra: Om Somay Namah

• After this, pray to Lord Ganesha to remove troubles.

Vrat Paran (Method of breaking the fast)

1. Break the fast only after offering water to the moon.
2. To break the fast, first take Ganesh ji's Prasad (Modak or sesame laddu).
3. After this, eat fruits and eat normal food from the next day.

By worshipping Ganesh Ji on this day, devotees get success in life and bring happiness, peace, prosperity, and health.

Ganpati Bappa Morya!

• Devotees who cannot observe fast can install the idol of Lord Ganesha at home on Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi and worship him according to the rituals. Offering flowers, durva, modak and lamps with a pure heart pleases Lord Ganesha. If it is not possible to worship with full rituals, devotees can get their blessings by just meditating on Ganesha and chanting his mantras.

• Chanting the special mantras of Lord Ganesha is auspicious. Chanting Om Gan Ganpataye Namah or Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samprabhah. Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarvakaryashu Sarvada gives a person positive energy. Chanting these mantras calms the mind and removes obstacles in life.

• Devottes can obtain the blessings of Lord Ganesha by singing his aarti and bhajans. If fasting is not possible, recite Ganesh Aarti in the morning and evening on this day. Famous aarti Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva please the Lord and his blessings remain on the devotees. Singing bhajans increases positivity in the house and brings peace to the mind.

• Donating is the simplest way to please Lord Ganesha. Feeding the poor, needy and Brahmins on this day is considered extremely virtuous. Apart from this, donations of durva, modak, fruits, clothes or money can also be made in the temple. By distributing Lord Ganesha's favourite prasad among others, he is quickly pleased and happiness and prosperity remain in the house.

• Reciting Ganesh Chalisa brings the special blessings of Lord Ganesha. If a devotee cannot keep a fast, then reading Ganesh Chalisa with reverence and devotion on this day is extremely beneficial. This reduces the troubles of a devotee and increases his self-confidence. By reciting Ganesh Chalisa, all the obstacles in life are removed with the blessings of Lord Ganesha.

• Lord Ganesha is very fond of Modak. If a person cannot keep a fast, then offer Modak or Laddus to Ganesh Ji on this day and distribute it among the family as Prasad. This pleases Lord Ganesha and the person gets the blessings of happiness and prosperity. Apart from this, feeding the needy also brings blessings of Lord Ganesha.

• Lord Ganesha is the giver of Riddhi and Siddhi. Meditating on him in the morning and evening on this day gives spiritual benefits to the person. If a person cannot keep a fast, he can meditate on Ganesha by looking at his picture or idol. Chanting the mantra "Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah" and imagining the form of Ganesha ends all the worries of the mind and the person gets spiritual peace.

• Those who cannot keep the fast of Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi can get the blessings of Ganesha by performing Puja, chanting mantras, and bhajans, donations, reading Chalisa and meditating on him. One gets his blessings just by remembering him with true devotion.

• Lord Ganesha removes all difficulties, which come in the way of achieving success. He is known as Vighnaharta, who rescues his devotees from every crisis. Worshiping Ganesha eliminates negative energy and a person can move towards his goals with confidence. This day is also important for those who want to make a new beginning in their studies, jobs or business.

• Lord Ganesha is the god of knowledge and wisdom. He gives his devotees the ability to make the right decisions so they can easily achieve their goals. This day is important for students and researchers because worshipping Ganesha sharpens their memories and increases interest in studies. With his grace, a person can make wise decisions in every situation and succeed in life.

• Good health is the basis of a happy life, and worshipping Lord Ganesha brings freedom from diseases. Worshipping him brings mental peace and reduces stress and the risk of diseases. Devotees suffering from any disease for a long time can get health benefits by doing special worship of Lord Ganesha on this day. Apart from this, chanting Ganesh's mantras regularly increases positive energy and keeps the body strong.

• Lord Ganesha is the god who fulfils all the wishes of his devotees. If devottes have been wishing for success in particular work for a long time, the worship done on this day can give them the desired result. With the grace of Ganesh ji, incomplete tasks are completed and new possibilities are born in life. The fasts and remedies of Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi bring positive changes in life and wishes are fulfilled.

• Worshipping Ganesh ji removes physical diseases and calms the planetary defects present in the devotees’ horoscope. Devotees struggling with repeated failures in life or are surrounded by unwanted problems, should do special puja on Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi. Worshipping Ganesha removes negative powers and brings stability to life. Lord Ganesha is the lord of Riddhi-Siddhi. By his grace, devotees get financial stability and an abundance of wealth in the house. If a person is facing financial problems, he should worship Ganesha on this day. This day is auspicious for getting success in business, job and investment related works. For those who worship Ganesha with rituals, there is never a shortage of money in their house.

• Worshiping Lord Ganesha on Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi brings happiness, prosperity and success without obstacles.

Story of King Mayurdhwaj

In ancient times, there was a glorious and brave king named Mayurdhwaj. All the people in his kingdom were happy and prosperous. The king was busy with religious rituals, but there was one sorrow in his life. He had no child and he was deprived of the happiness of having children.

He tried many remedies, but nothing worked. Finally, with the blessings of Maharishi Yagyavalkya, he was blessed with a beautiful son. After the birth of the son, the king handed over the entire governance of the kingdom to his minister Dharmapala and himself started spending time with his family.

Minister Dharmapala also ran the kingdom efficiently. He had five sons, who got married. The minister's youngest daughter-in-law was religious by nature and was a devotee of Lord Ganesha. She used to worship daily and observe fasts on every Sankashti Chaturthi ritually.

Once the Chaturthi of Chaitra Krishna Paksha came. The minister's younger daughter-in-law observed the fast of Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi ritually.

But her mother-in-law did not like it. She said angrily, "What kind of tantra-mantra are you doing? Do you want to control my son?"

The daughter-in-law politely replied, "Mata ji, this is not any tantric worship. I am observing this fast for the peace and protection of my family. By observing this fast, Ganesh ji removes all troubles."

But the mother-in-law became angry. She also provoked her son and said, "Your wife is doing tantric sadhana against our house. This has to be stopped."

The husband also got influenced by his mother and harassed his wife a lot, but she remained firm. She completed the fast and worship of Lord Ganesha with full devotion.

Seeing the daughter-in-law in pain, Lord Ganesha kidnapped the son of King Mayurdhwaj with his Maya. He hid the prince in the palace of Minister Dharmapal and left his clothes and ornaments in the palace.

When King Mayurdhwaj saw that his son was missing, he became very worried. He searched the entire kingdom, but the prince was not found anywhere. Eventually, the king found the prince's clothes and ornaments in the minister's palace.

The king got very angry. He said to the minister Dharmapal, "If you do not find my son, you will be given the death penalty!"

The minister tried a lot, but there was no trace of the prince. He returned to his palace in fear.

Seeing the minister in fear, his younger daughter-in-law said, "O father, all this is the result of Lord Ganesha's anger. Mother-in-law and my husband insulted Lord Ganesha, so this crisis has come. If you ask the king and the people to observe Sankashti fast, Ganesha ji will be pleased and return the prince."

The minister realized his mistake. He apologized to the daughter-in-law and asked the king to observe Sankashti Chaturthi fast. The entire kingdom, including the king, observed Sankashti fast and worshipped Ganesha with devotion.

Lord Ganesha became pleased and immediately revealed the prince to everyone.

The king was very happy to see his son. He thanked the minister's daughter-in-law and ordered the entire town to observe a fast on every Sankashti Chaturthi.

From the story, we learn that worshipping Lord Ganesha and observing a fast on Sankashti Chaturthi removes all troubles.

Whoever observes this fast with devotion and faith, gets happiness, prosperity and success.