Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi on October 20: Significance, Rituals, Muhrat, and More!
Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi is an important festival dedicated to the most favourite god of all – Bappa! There are 13 Sankashtis celebrated annually and it is one of them. It is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm. The date and Muhrat for Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi in October are as follows.
Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi October Dates and Muhrat
Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi on Sunday, October 20, 2024
Krishna Dashami Moonrise on Sankashti Day – 08:15 PM
Chaturthi Tithi Begins – 06:46 AM on Oct 20, 2024
Chaturthi Tithi Ends – 04:16 AM on Oct 21, 2024
Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi Significance
Bhagwan Ganesha is also known as Vakratunda as he is depicted with a bowed trunk with the power of a trillion Sun. Bhagwan Ganesha is the remover of the obstacles from the path of devotees. “Vakratunda Mahakavya” is one of the most auspicious prayers to please Bappa.
On this occasion, devotees worship the most powerful of all – “Ganesha” to fulfill all their wishes. Bappa blessed the devotees with happiness and prosperity.
Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Vidhi
Devotees start their day early to prepare for the day. They fast from sunrise until moonrise, breaking the fast only after seeing the Moon. During the day, they eat only fruits, vegetables, Sabudana Khichadi, various potato dishes, and peanuts.
In the evening, after sighting the Moon, they worship Bhagwan Ganesha, who represents intelligence. The idol of Ganesha is dressed in new clothes and decorated with flowers, especially Durva grass. They read stories, prayers, and hymns specific to this day.
Devotees pray to Ganesha to remove obstacles and solve problems in their lives. They offer Modaks to the Bhagwan, then perform aarti and distribute prasad. Mantra for the puja is:
ॐ गं गणपतये नम:
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ:, निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा।।
ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्धमहे, वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि, तन्नो दन्ति प्रचोदयात्॥
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the importance of the Vakratunda Sankashti?
A: Worshiping Lord Ganesha and fasting on Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi can fulfill all your wishes.
Q: What are the rules for Sankashti?
A: Devotees start their day early to prepare for Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi. They fast from sunrise until moonrise, breaking the fast only after seeing the Moon.
Q: What to eat during the Sankashti fast?
A: During the Sankashti fast, you can eat fruits.
