Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Vidhi
Sankashti Chaturthi falls on every Krishna Chaturthi monthly. It is a monthly vrat dedicated to Lord Ganesha. "Sankashti" means "destroyer of obstacles." The fast is broken only after moonrise. When it falls on a Tuesday, it is called "Angaraki Chaturthi" and is the most auspicious.
Krishna Chaturthi every month (once a month)
Moonrise time (varies by location)
Puja Samagri (Items Required)
- Ganesha idol or photo
- Durva grass (21 pairs)
- Modak or laddoo
- Red flowers
- Betel, areca, clove
- Lamp, incense
- Roli, sindoor, akshata
Puja Procedure — Steps
Morning Sankalp & Fasting
Bathe and take the vrat sankalp before Ganesha. Observe a full fast or fruit-fast through the day.
Evening Ganesh Pujan
In the evening, perform 16-step Ganesha puja. Offer 21 durva. Apply sindoor tilak. Chant "Om Gam Ganapataye Namah" 108 times.
Sankashti Vrat Katha
Listen to/read the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha. Each month has a different Katha.
Chandra Darshan & Parana (Moon Sighting & Breaking the Fast)
When the moon rises, offer arghya to the moon. Then eat Modak/laddoo prasad to break the fast.
Main Mantra
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah ।
Benefits of this Puja
Sankashti vrat destroys all obstacles, brings academic success, business growth, and wish fulfilment. Angaraki (Tuesday) Chaturthi vrat is the most fruitful.
Important Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Vidhi performed and what is the muhurat?
Krishna Chaturthi every month (once a month) — Moonrise time (varies by location)
What samagri (items) are needed for Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Vidhi?
Ganesha idol or photo, Durva grass (21 pairs), Modak or laddoo, Red flowers, Betel, areca, clove, Lamp, incense, Roli, sindoor, akshata
Which mantra is chanted during Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Vidhi?
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah ।
What are the benefits of Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Vidhi?
Sankashti vrat destroys all obstacles, brings academic success, business growth, and wish fulfilment. Angaraki (Tuesday) Chaturthi vrat is the most fruitful.