Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi is noted for removing obstacles and seeking blessings. Know the date and timings of the celebration in 2024. Learn about the Puja Vidhi, the significance of the festival and how to perform the rituals for a successful and prosperous life.
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Mumbai: In Hinduism, Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated with great grandeur every year on Chaturthi Tithi (fourth day) of Krishna Paksha (moon phase) in the month of Jyeshtha.
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is the first deity to be worshiped during auspicious rituals. His two Chaturthitithi in a month are dedicated to Ganapati Bappa. According to Indian beliefs, observing the rituals and fasting of Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi in May brings blessings of Lord Ganesha and fulfills all desires.
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi Date and Time
As per the Hindu calendar, in 2024, the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha falls on Sunday, May 26. Chaturthi Tithi will begin at 6:06 am on May 26 and will end at 4:53 am on May 27. The festival and auspicious time for Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi is May 26 and the puja time is at moonrise at 9:39 pm.
This year, for the first time, Sadhya Yoga will begin on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in the month of Jyeshtha and continue till 8.31 am.
Thereafter, Shubh Yoga is formed and continues for the rest of the day. Devotees who worship Lord Ganesha during this Yoga can achieve all their desires as a result.
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi also has an auspicious Bhadra coincidence in which Bhadra stays in the Patal region, which is considered to be beneficial for the creatures on earth.
Bhadra Yoga will continue till 6:06 p.m.
Shivava Yoga is also formed during Pradosh Kaal (twilight hours) when worship of Lord Ganesha increases wealth and good fortune.
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Vidhi
- The first thing you should do on Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi is to get up before sunrise, take a bath and put on clean clothes.
- A red or yellow cloth is placed on a platform in the north-east corner of the pooja room and the idol of Lord Ganesha is placed on the platform.
- Take vows of puja and fasting and offer water to Lord Ganesha along with flowers.
- During the festival, garlands, 11 or 21 knots of Durva grass, sindoor (vermilion), Akshat (Grain of rice), modak (sweets), fruits, etc. are offered as offerings to the gods.
- Immediately after offering water, light the ghee lamp and incense.
- Meditate on Lord Ganesha.
- The fast should be continued throughout the day and the puja should be performed just before sunset.
- Sing the Aarti of Lord Ganesha and chant the “Ganesha Chalisa” while meditating on Him.
- When the moon rises, people break their fast by offering water to the moon god.
- After the puja, pray to Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles and grant prosperity in your life.
Significance of Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi is one of the most sacred occasions of the year when Lord Ganesha is worshipped and worshipped. It is said that worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day will remove obstacles from the life of the devotee and bring happiness and prosperity. Lord Ganesha is considered the God of knowledge, wisdom and education. It is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day will bring success in education, business and career life.
