Sankatahara Chaturthi
Lord Ganesha or lord Vinayaga is believed to be the first and foremost god who is worshipped to remove the obstacles in the new beginnings of life.
Ganesha Chaturthi is considered as the day in which the lord Ganesha was born and this day is celebrated all over the world. Ganesha Chaturthi is one of the important festivals that is celebrated in India. There are two types of Chaturthis that fall after the waxing and waning moon. The 4th Thithi that falls after Amavasya is called Chaturthi. The 4th Thithi that falls after pournami is called the Sangadahara Chaturthi or the Sankatahara Chaturthi.
Though the Chaturthis are special, the Sankatahara Chaturthi that falls after pournami is considered more special. It is said the curse of the moon was removed by the lord Ganesha on this day. And that is why it is called Sankatahara Chaturthi.
Sankastahara or Sankatahara means destroyer of difficulties, hence worshipping the lord Ganesha on the day of Sankatahara Chaturthi is considered more special and beneficial to the people who are seeking the blessings of the lord.
It is said that lord moon requested for a boon that the problems of those worshipping the Lord Ganesha on the Sankatahara Chaturthi day be removed and be successful in the new ventures.
How to worship Lord Ganesha on a Sankatahara Chaturthi day:
On the day of Sankatahara Chaturthi day, it is good to wake up early in the morning and take a clean bath, visit the nearest Ganesha temple and perform pooja archanai.
It is very auspicious and beneficial to perform fasting on the day of Sankatahara Chaturthi day.
Lord Ganesha can be worshipped in the form of turmeric, metals like gold, silver, copper, brass and bronze, Vellerukku tree Ganesha, Karungali wood Ganesha, Sphatik crystal Ganesha and also other forms.
Perform pooja and offer flowers, incense sticks, sambrani and lighting lamps. Offer the neivedhyam like modak, laddu, fruits, dry fruits, nuts and other favourites for Lord Ganesha.
Chant the names of Lord Ganesha and sing Ganesha songs to get clarity in mind and peace of mind.
One can get the grace of the Lord Ganesha and get rid of obstacles and difficulties in life and be able to live a happy, peaceful, healthy and wealthy life.
Sankatahara Chaturthi 2025 Date and timings
- January 17th (Friday) – Chaturthi Tithi: January 17, 5:35 AM – January 18, 6:58 AM
- February 16th (Sunday) – Chaturthi Tithi: February 16, 12:01 AM – February 17, 1:51 AM
- March 17th (Monday) – Chaturthi Tithi: March 17, 6:38 PM – March 18, 8:40 PM
- April 16th (Wednesday) – Chaturthi Tithi: April 16, 11:58 AM – April 17, 1:24 PM
- May 16th (Friday) – Chaturthi Tithi: May 16, 3:05 AM – May 17, 3:34 AM
- June 14th (Saturday) – Chaturthi Tithi: June 14, 3:27 PM – June 15, 3:02 PM
- July 14th (Monday) – Chaturthi Tithi: July 14, 1:50 AM – July 15, 12:30 AM
- August 12th (Tuesday) – Chaturthi Tithi: August 12, 10:36 AM – August 13, 8:38 AM
- September 10th (Wednesday) – Chaturthi Tithi: September 10, 6:44 PM – September 11, 4:25 PM
- October 10th (Friday) – Chaturthi Tithi: October 10, 3:03 AM – October 11, 12:39 AM
- November 8th (Saturday) – Chaturthi Tithi: November 8, 12:33 PM – November 9, 10:25 AM
- December 8th (Monday) – Chaturthi Tithi: December 7, 11:24 PM – December 8, 9:51 PM