Published by: Nibandh Vinod
Last updated: Apr 08, 2023, 7:28 PM IST
On Sunday, April 9, Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated.
Sakashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the God of wisdom, knowledge and prosperity
VIKATA SANKASHTI CHATURTHI 2023: Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar. Sakashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the God of wisdom, knowledge and prosperity. This is known as Sankashti Chaturthi as it is believed that worshiping Lord Ganesh on this day removes all the problems in your life.
The day falls on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha. The word Vikata in Sanskrit means difficult or challenging while Sankashti refers to hurdles or troubles. Hence, this day is celebrated to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha for overcoming obstacles and problems in life and to bring prosperity. Lord Ganesh is known as Vighnaharta, the remover of all obstacles. On Sunday, April 9, Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated.
Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Shubh Muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, the Chaturthi Tithi starts at 9:35 am on April 9 and ends at 8:37 am on April 10.
Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Puja Rituals
- The puja rituals of Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi involve purifying oneself through a bath and wearing clean clothes.
- Devotees prepare puja items such as an idol or image of Lord Ganesha, incense sticks, flowers, fruits and sweets.
- The puja starts with lighting a lamp and invoking Lord Ganesha’s presence through prayers and mantras.
- Devotees offer flowers, fruits, sweets and other items while reciting special prayers and reading the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha.
- Fasting is observed during the day, and devotees express gratitude and seek blessings from Lord Ganesha for overcoming challenges and difficulties in life.
- After the prayers and rituals, devotees break their fast by consuming prasad offered to the deity. The prasad may contain coconut, jaggery, sesame seeds and modak.
- The festival is celebrated with great devotion, enthusiasm and joy in many parts of India, especially in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu where it holds special significance.
Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Meaning
- The day holds great significance in Hindu culture as it is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles.
- Devotees believe that observing this festival and performing rituals can help them overcome challenges and difficulties in their lives.
- The fasting, prayers and sacrifices during Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi are believed to please the Lord.
- The recitation of the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat katha reinforces the importance of faith, devotion and perseverance.
- It is celebrated to symbolize the significance of Lord Ganesha’s blessings in Hindu traditions.
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