First Sankashti Chaturthi of Hindu New Year Vighna-Vinashak Ganesh Aradhana

🔱The beginning of a new year brings opportunities and change in life’s direction. According to the Puranas, no new beginning is considered complete without invoking Lord Ganesha, the Vighnaharta, who removes obstacles before they arise.

📜 The word “Sankashti” itself means troubles, and this Chaturthi tithi is the very day when Lord Ganesha manifested and was blessed as the remover of all hardships. Worshipping him on this day is said to dissolve past obstacles and protect from challenges ahead.

🙏 Why perform Maharadhana at these two temples?
🌟To amplify these blessings, this Maharadhana is performed at two of Ujjain’s most powerful Ganesh temples, each carrying a unique spiritual significance:
🛕 At Shri Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Lord Ganesha is worshipped here as the remover of chinta (worries). It is believed that even Goddess Sita paused here during her exile, making it a sacred space for relief from mental stress, life uncertainties, and ongoing struggles.
🛕 At Shri Bada Ganesh Temple, one of the largest Ganesh idols in India is worshipped along with Riddhi and Siddhi, the divine energies of prosperity and fulfilment. Offering here invokes not just obstacle removal, but also success, abundance, and completion of desires.
📍On this auspicious day, the temple purohits will take your name in sankalp and perform Maharadhana directly at both temple sanctums. This dual offering ensures that your prayers reach Ganesha in both his forms; Chintaman (remover of worries) and Mahaganesh (giver of success).
✨ Begin your Hindu New Year by clearing every obstacle and inviting divine blessings for the journey ahead.