Observe Sankashti Vrat on August 12: Lord Ganesha's blessings for a smooth journey ahead
On the Chaturthi date of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, the Sankashti Chaturthi fast will be observed. The Chaturthi that falls after Purnima (Full Moon) during the Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankat Chauth. According to Hindu beliefs, observing this fast helps in the removal of all kinds of obstacles and troubles.
According to Celebrity Astrologer Parduman Suri, on August 12, the moonrise will occur at 8:20 PM, and it will set on August 13 at 6:35 AM. Therefore, the Sankashti Chaturthi fast for the month of August will be observed on August 12, and the fast is concluded after sighting the moon.
Each lunar month in the Hindu calendar has one sacred day dedicated to Lord Ganesha , which falls on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha. When this Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is specially known as Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi , Angarika Chaturthi, or simply Angaraki. The day is called Sankashti Chaturthi, and the fast is observed to overcome life’s challenges and to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings. By observing this vrat (fast), Lord Ganesha removes all obstacles and brings prosperity and happiness into one’s life.
Fasting Rituals* First, clean the idol and the area of Lord Ganesha with Ganga water before installing the idol.
* Offer Durva grass, highly favored by Lord Ganesha, fresh flowers, ghee lamps and other sacred items during the puja.
* Begin the worship with chanting of mantras and recitation of the vrat katha.
* In the evening, after performing puja and aarti, offer Arghya (water offering) to the moon, which marks the completion of the ritual.
This article is written by celebrity Astrologer Parduman Suri.
According to Celebrity Astrologer Parduman Suri, on August 12, the moonrise will occur at 8:20 PM, and it will set on August 13 at 6:35 AM. Therefore, the Sankashti Chaturthi fast for the month of August will be observed on August 12, and the fast is concluded after sighting the moon.
Each lunar month in the Hindu calendar has one sacred day dedicated to Lord Ganesha , which falls on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha. When this Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is specially known as Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi , Angarika Chaturthi, or simply Angaraki. The day is called Sankashti Chaturthi, and the fast is observed to overcome life’s challenges and to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings. By observing this vrat (fast), Lord Ganesha removes all obstacles and brings prosperity and happiness into one’s life.
Fasting Rituals* First, clean the idol and the area of Lord Ganesha with Ganga water before installing the idol.
* Offer Durva grass, highly favored by Lord Ganesha, fresh flowers, ghee lamps and other sacred items during the puja.
* Begin the worship with chanting of mantras and recitation of the vrat katha.
* In the evening, after performing puja and aarti, offer Arghya (water offering) to the moon, which marks the completion of the ritual.
This article is written by celebrity Astrologer Parduman Suri.
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