About Sankashti Chaturti Vrat
On this day Devotees fast for a whole day and break their fast after having darshan of Moon and worshiping Lord Ganesha.For most people Sankashti Chaturti is a complete fast which is broken after sighting the moon and performing puja. There are also people who observe partial fast.Devotees believe that all of their obstacles and problems in life vanish by observing this Vrat. Some devotees observe complete fast while some prefer taking fruits and milk. However, Sabudana Khichdi, nuts and potato are taken during the day by majority of the people.
How to Perform Sankashti Chaturti Vrat
For most people Sankashti Chaturti is a complete fast which is broken after sighting the moon and performing pooja. There are also people who observe partial fast.
Following are rituals associated with Sankasthi Chaturthi vrat
Fasting throughout the day
Ritualistic worship of Sri Ganeshji in the evening
Darshan of the moon
Worship of the moon (Chandrapujan)
Vratangabhojan
Along with this, as a way of worship, people having faith in Sri Ganeshji perform various actions as per their ability like:
Along with this, as a way of worship, people having faith in Sri Ganeshji perform various actions as per their ability like:
Going for darshan to the temple on foot or going on bare feet.
Listening to or reciting Sri Mudgalapurana,
Sri Ganeshsahasranamavali etc..
Reciting the stotrasChanting etc.
Sankashti Chaturti Vrat Katha and Pooja Vidhi
Sankashti Chaturti Vrat Mantra
" Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvada"
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvada"
