published by, Nibandh Vinod
Last Update: March 10, 2023, 5:49 pm IST
According to Drik Panchang, the Chaturthi Tithi will start at 9:42 PM on March 10 and end at 10:05 PM on March 11.
According to Drik Panchang, the Sankashti Chaturthi during Krishnapaksha in the Hindu month of Chaitra will fall on March 11.
SANKASHTI CHATURTHI 2023: There are two Chaturthi Tithis during each lunar month in the Hindu calendar and the Chaturthi Tithi after Purnima or Purnima, which falls in the period of Krishna Paksha or dark fortnight, is called Sankashti Chaturthi. In Tamil Nadu and some other states, this day is also known as Ganesh Sankathar or Sankathar Chaturthi. If Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is known as Angaraki Chaturthi and is considered very auspicious. This year Angaraki Chaturthi is on 10 January.
According to Drik Panchang, Sankashti Chaturthi will fall on March 11, during Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Chaitra. Devotees of Lord Ganesha observe fast on this day and the culture of Sankashti Chaturthi fasting is more prevalent in the states of Maharashtra and Tamil. Nadu.
Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Date
Though Sankashti Chaturthi will be celebrated on March 11 for the month of Chaitra, the date may differ in some states depending on the local calendar. The observance of Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat is determined by the time of moonrise and the duration of Chaturthi Tithi.
If Chaturthi Tithi prevails a day earlier or Tritiya Tithi, then devotees can keep fast on that day also. Since the timing of moonrise varies from city to city, it is necessary to follow the local calendar or panchang.
Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Time
According to Drik Panchang, the Chaturthi Tithi will start at 9:42 PM on March 10 and end at 10:05 PM on March 11.
Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Rituals
On Sankashti Chaturthi, followers of Lord Ganesha observe a fast from sunrise to moonrise. Only fruits and vegetables can be consumed during the fast. Popular dishes on Sankashti Chaturthi include sago khichdi, potatoes and peanuts and the fast is broken only after sighting the moon at night.
Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Significance
The word “Sankashti” signifies getting rid of all problems. Lord Ganesha, who is considered to be the supreme god of wisdom, is known as the remover of all obstacles. Thus, devotees believe that by observing Sankashti Chaturthi fast they can overcome all obstacles. Life by the grace of Lord Ganesha
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