Sankashti Chaturthi (Sakat Chauth) January 2025: Date, Significance, Rituals, and Celebration Guide

Sankashti Chaturthi Puja is a sacred ritual dedicated to Lord Ganesha, celebrated to remove obstacles and seek blessings for prosperity, health, and well-being.
The Sankashti Chaturthi (Sakat Chauth) in January 2025 will be observed on Friday, January 17, 2025. It falls during the Krishna Paksha of the Magha month as per the Hindu calendar. The moonrise (Chandrodaya) on this day is expected to occur at 9:05 PM

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- 2024-12-23

Puja Vidhi (Procedure):

Preparation:

Wake up early in the morning and take a bath, ideally during the Brahma Muhurta.
Clean your puja space and set up an idol or image of Lord Ganesha on a decorated altar.

Fasting:

Devotees observe a day-long fast. Some practice a nirjala fast (without water), while others consume fruits, nuts, and milk (phalahar).
Avoid grains and non-vegetarian food throughout the day.
Puja Rituals:

Offer flowers (especially red or yellow), Durva grass, turmeric, and sandalwood to Lord Ganesha.
Light a diya (lamp) and incense sticks in front of the deity.
Prepare and offer Modak, Ladoo, or other sweets as Naivedya (holy offering).

Chant mantras such as:

"Om Gan Ganapataye Namah"

Recite the Ganesh Ashtottara Shatanamavali (108 names of Ganesha).
Read or listen to the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha, which narrates stories of Lord Ganesha’s greatness and blessings.

Moon Worship:

In the evening, after moonrise (around 9:05 PM on January 17, 2025), worship the Moon God (Chandra).

Offer water, sandalwood paste, rice, and flowers while gazing at the moon.
Break the fast after completing this ritual.
Aarti and Prasad:

Perform the Ganesh Aarti, singing hymns like Vakratunda Mahakaya.
Distribute the offerings (prasad) to family and friends

Benefits:
Observing Sankashti Chaturthi is believed to:

Alleviate planetary afflictions and improve one’s horoscope.
Bring peace, prosperity, and harmony to the household.
Remove obstacles and grant success in endeavors

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