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A complete guide to the rarest and most auspicious Sankashti Chaturthi dedicated to Lord Ganesha — falling in the sacred Adhik Maas of 2026 Introduction: What is Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi? Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi is the rarest and most spiritually powerful of all Sankashti Chaturthis observed in the Hindu lunar calendar. Unlike the regular twelve Sankashti Chaturthis that fall every month, Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi is the Sankashti of Krishna Paksha that falls specifically in Adhik Maas — the extra lunar month of the Hindu calendar. Due to this, it is considered very rare because it comes after every two and a...

Tithi: Jyeshtha Month – Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Introduction Varada Chaturthi is one of the most sacred days dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the divine giver of blessings. The word Varada means “the granter of boons,” making this Chaturthi especially powerful for devotees praying for success, prosperity, wisdom, and fulfillment of wishes. In 2026, Varada Chaturthi will be observed on Wednesday, May 20, during the auspicious Jyeshtha month. Devotees worship Lord Ganesha through fasting, mantra chanting, and traditional puja rituals performed during the Madhyahna (midday) period. This complete guide explains the date, timings, significance, puja vidhi, mantras,...

What is Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi? Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi | Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha | Lord Ganesha | Ganesha Chaturthi 2026 Every month, Lord Ganesha blesses his devotees through a sacred vrat called Sankashti Chaturthi — observed on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of Krishna Paksha, the waning phase of the moon. Each month's Sankashti is dedicated to a unique form of Ganesha, and the one that falls in the month of Jyeshtha is known as Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi. The name itself carries deep meaning. "Eka" means one, "Danta" means tusk — together, Ekadanta refers to the one-tusked form of Lord...

Lord Ganesha is revered as the foremost deity and is worshipped before the commencement of any auspicious occasion or new venture. Invoking his blessings at the beginning is believed to remove obstacles and ensure the successful completion of tasks. Lord Ganesha blesses his devotees with wisdom, success, prosperity, and clarity of thought, making him the divine guide for new beginnings.  Among the many sacred days dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Sankatahara Chaturthi holds a very special place.  What is Sankatahara Chaturthi?  Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha and is observed with great devotion across India and many parts of the world. Apart from this...

The Puliakulam Vinayagar Temple, also known as Arulmigu Munthi Vinayagar Temple, is one of Coimbatore’s most revered Hindu shrines dedicated to Lord Ganesha. What started as a small shrine near the Puliakulam Mariamman Temple grew into a grand temple in 1982 when the Devendra Kula Trust built a larger temple to honour Lord Ganesha.  Today, this temple is especially famous for housing Asia’s largest single-stone Ganesh idol, making it a significant spiritual and cultural landmark for devotees and visitors alike.  Temple Architecture and the Ganesha Statue  The temple is built in the traditional Dravidian style, showcasing majestic gopurams (gateway towers)...