When is Sankashti Chaturthi, 27th or 28th April?  Note the date, method of worship, auspicious time, mantra, aarti and moon darshan time.

When is Sankashti Chaturthi, 27th or 28th April? Note the date, method of worship, auspicious time, mantra, aarti and moon darshan time.


When is Sankashti Chaturthi: This year Sankashti Chaturthi is falling on Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month. This Chaturthi of the month of April will be known as Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi. Mothers observe this fast for the attainment of a child and for the long life of their child. Lord Shri Ganesha and Moon are worshiped on this day. Let us know the method of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi puja, mantra, auspicious time, moonrise time and Ganesh ji’s aarti-

Sankashti Chaturthi auspicious time

Chaturthi date starts – April 27, 2024 at 08:17 AM
Chaturthi Tithi ends – April 28, 2024 at 08:21 AM
Moonrise time on Sankashti day – 10:23 PM

ritual of worship
1- Perform Jalabhishek of Lord Ganesha
2- Offer flowers, fruits and apply yellow sandalwood to Lord Ganesha.
3- Offer sesame laddu or modak
4- Read the story of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi
5- Chant the mantra Om Gan Ganpataye Namah
6- Perform Aarti of Lord Ganesha with full devotion.
7- Look at the moon and offer prayers
8- Break the fast
9- Pray for forgiveness

moon rise time
April 27 Moonrise will occur at 10:23 pm. However, there may be a slight difference in the time of moonrise in different cities. The fast is considered complete only after moon darshan and worship.

Mantra- Om Ganeshaya Namah

Ganesh ji’s aarti
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva.
Mother Jaki Parvati, father Mahadeva.
One-toothed Dayavant, four-armed.
Wear vermilion on your forehead and ride a mouse.
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva.
Mother Jaki Parvati, father Mahadeva.
Betel leaves are offered, fruits are offered, and dry fruits are offered.
Saints should serve ladduan by offering it.
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva.
Mother Jaki Parvati, father Mahadeva.
Gives eyes to the blind and body to the leper.
Maya gives a son to the barren and the poor.
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva.
Mother Jaki Parvati, father Mahadeva.
Sur Shyam came to seek refuge and made his service successful.
Mother Jaki Parvati, father Mahadeva.
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva.
Mother Jaki Parvati, father Mahadeva.
Keep the honor of Dinan, Shambhu Sutakari.
May I fulfill my wish, Balihari.
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva.
Mother Jaki Parvati, father Mahadeva.

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