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Ganesha Sankashti Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated to honour Lord Ganesha, ‘the remover of obstacles’. It falls on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the waning moon (Krishna Paksha) in Magha month. Devotees observe a fast on this auspicious day to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings.
Here is a complete list of Sankashti Chaturthi dates 2025, including Tithi's start and end times. Please note the timings for observing a fast and performing puja on this day.
| 2025 Sankashti Chaturthi Date & Day | Tithi Begin Tithi End |
|---|---|
| January 17, 2025, Friday Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi | 04:06 AM, Jan 17 05:30 AM, Jan 18 |
| February 16, 2025, Sunday Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi | 11:52 PM, Feb 15 02:15 AM, Feb 17 |
| March 17, 2025, Monday Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi | 07:33 PM, Mar 17 10:09 PM, Mar 18 |
| April 16, 2025, Wednesday Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi | 01:16 PM, Apr 16 03:23 PM, Apr 17 |
| May 16, 2025, Friday Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi | 04:02 AM, May 16 05:13 AM, May 17 |
| June 14, 2025, Saturday Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi | 03:46 PM, Jun 14 03:51 PM, Jun 15 |
| 2025 Sankashti Chaturthi Date & Day | Tithi Begin Tithi End |
|---|---|
| July 14, 2025, Monday Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi | 01:02 AM, Jul 14 11:59 PM, Jul 14 |
| August 12, 2025, Tuesday Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi | 01:02 AM, Jul 14 11:59 PM, Jul 14 |
| September 10, 2025, Wednesday Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi | 03:37 PM, Sep 10 12:45 PM, Sep 11 |
| October 10, 2025, Friday Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi | 10:54 PM, Oct 09 07:38 PM, Oct 10 |
| November 8, 2025, Saturday Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi | 07:32 AM, Nov 08 04:25 AM, Nov 09 |
| December 7, 2025, Sunday Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi | 06:24 PM, Dec 07 04:03 PM, Dec 08 |
Sankashti Chaturthi is a special festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god known for removing obstacles and problems. The term Sankashti meaning comes from the Sanskrit language, meaning ‘deliverance from difficulties’.
It falls on the fourth day after the full moon of every month. On this day, Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the "Sankashti Vinayak," who is considered an incarnation of the Lord who can help overcome all obstacles.
Bhavishya Purana and Narasimha Purana mention the significance of Ganesha Sankashti Chaturthi and say the one who observes a fast on this day will get under Lord Ganehsa’s special protection. According to ancient texts in Shiva Purana, those who fast and pray to Lord Ganesha on this day with true devotion attract knowledge, health and wealth.
During the times of Mahabharata, Lord Krishna explained the importance of this vrat to Yudhishthira (the eldest son of Pandu). Not just for deliverance from difficulties, but many females observe a fast for a healthy childbirth on this day.
The reason why Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated lies in his mythological stories and vrat katha. Read the Sankashti Chaturthi vrat katha below to understand its importance and powers:
Once, to determine which of his sons could help Hindu gods in disguise, Lord Shiva asked Ganesha and Kartiyeya to circle the earth. Upon hearing this, Lord Ganesha started circling his parents, declaring them his world. Impressed with his wisdom, Lord Shiva declared Lord Ganesha as the supreme leader of his army.
Once, Lord Indra’s magical chariot lost all its powers due to the sinful gaze of a person in King Shursen’s kingdom. Indra said only someone with punya from Ganesha Chaturthi fasting could restore his chariot’s powers. Interestingly, a woman had intentionally observed the fast but died due to starving. Indra used her punya to restore the lost powers.
As per Brahmavaivarat Purana, the person who follows Sankashti Chaturthi vrat vidhi and offers prayers to Vignaharta Ganesha gets wisdom and freedom from all obstructions. Follow the step-by-step Ganesha Sankashti Chaturthi rituals to be such a devotee:
Vignaharta Ganesha pleases easily with little sincerity from his devotees. With true devotion in heart, his grace clears all our hurdles and makes our dreams a reality. Follow the simple remedies below and witness success, peace, and prosperity follow you.
Offer Lord Ganesha’s favourite Shami leaves to him on Sakat Chauth and chant Ganesha Strotam. One can also offer Durva or Bermuda leaves 17 times to the Lord Ganesha, a remover of obstacles. Also, apply sindoor to him for a stable and prosperous life.
Tie three Gomati Chakras, seven cowries and eleven pairs of Nagkeshar together in a white cloth. Rotate it once clockwise and 6 times anticlockwise over the person with unstable health. Once done, offer the white cloth to Ganesha temple with the intention of good health.
Place a cotton thread in front of Lord Ganesha’s idol. Then, chant the powerful Ganesha Mantra, ‘’Om Vigneshwaraya Namah,’’ 11 times with devotion. Once done, tie seven knots in the cotton thread with the intention of happy love or married life and keep it with you.
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