Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Invoking the Blessings of Lord Ganesha

Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Invoking the Blessings of Lord Ganesha

Sankashti Chaturthi is important for Hindus who worship Lord Ganesha. He is the God of Removing Obstacles, Intelligence, and Wealth. This is held every month on the fourth day after the new moon (Krishna Paksha). It is a special day for people who want to get the blessings of Lord Ganesha. In 2025, Sankashti Chaturthi is going to be on Friday, 17 January.

Understanding Sankashti Chaturthi

The word “Sankashti” is defined as “removal of obstacles,” and “Chaturthi” is the fourth day of the week; hence, Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha of the Hindu lunar month. Set aside for the reverence of Ganesha, this day allows Ganesha devotees to circumambulate the lord’s idol and tan with him for the prayers of prosperity to get answered.

Significance of Sankashti Chaturthi

Sankashti Chaturthi is very beneficial from a few perspectives as detailed below:

  • Elimination of Challenges: On this day, fasting and praying are believed to help devotees eliminate obstacles in their lives.
  • Wealth and Success: Your success in all your undertakings is assured if you devote this day to worshipping Ganesha.
  • Spiritual Growth: The practice and observance as directed leads to the self-control and devotion necessary for the understanding of God.

Rituals and Observances

The procedures for Sankashti Chaturthi are easy to perform but have great significance:

  • Fasting: Followers are not allowed to eat or drink anything from dawn until the moon is spotted at night. 
  • Puja (Worship): At night, after the moon rises, a special puja is completed in honor of Lord Ganesha, which includes chanting mantras, praying, and offering sweet delicacies such as modaks, which are fond of Lord Ganesha.
  • Moon Sighting: Following the puja, the followers view the moon with the assistance of a sieve, which is said to negate the bad influences of the moon.
  • Breaking the Fast: The fast comes to an end after the moon is spotted with a light meal.

Sankashti Chaturthi Dates and Timings for 2025

Here are the Sankashti Chaturthi dates and timings for 2025:

  1. January 17, 2025 (Friday) – Sakat Chauth, Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi Chaturthi Tithi Timings: From 04:06 AM on Jan 17 to 05:30 AM on Jan 18
  2. February 16, 2025 (Sunday) – Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi Chaturthi Tithi Timings: From 11:52 PM on Feb 15 to 02:16 AM on Feb 17
  3. March 18, 2025 (Tuesday) – Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi Chaturthi Tithi Timings: From 07:33 PM on Mar 17 to 10:09 PM on Mar 18
  4. April 17, 2025 (Thursday) – Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi Chaturthi Tithi Timings: From 01:17 PM on Apr 16 to 03:23 PM on Apr 17
  5. May 16, 2025 (Friday) – Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi Chaturthi Tithi Timings: From 04:03 AM on May 16 to 05:13 AM on May 17
  6. June 15, 2025 (Sunday) – Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi Chaturthi Tithi Timings: From 03:47 PM on Jun 14 to 03:51 PM on Jun 15
  7. July 14, 2025 (Monday) – Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi Chaturthi Tithi Timings: From 01:02 AM on Jul 14 to 11:59 PM on Jul 14
  8. August 12, 2025 (Tuesday) – Bahula Chaturthi, Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi Chaturthi Tithi Timings: From 08:41 AM on Aug 12 to 06:36 AM on Aug 13
  9. September 11, 2025 (Thursday) – Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi Chaturthi Tithi Timings: From 03:38 PM on Sep 10 to 12:45 PM on Sep 11
  10. October 10, 2025 (Friday) – Karwa Chauth, Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi Chaturthi Tithi Timings: From 10:54 PM on Oct 9 to 07:38 PM on Oct 10
  11. November 8, 2025 (Saturday) – Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi Chaturthi Tithi Timings: From 07:32 AM on Nov 8 to 04:25 AM on Nov 9
  12. December 8, 2025 (Monday) – Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi Chaturthi Tithi Timings: From 06:25 PM on Dec 7 to 04:03 PM on Dec 8

Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi

Any Sankashti Chaturthi that falls on a Tuesday is called Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi. It is considered very auspicious. As per Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi 2025, it is due on Tuesday, August 12.

Conclusion

Sankashti Chaturthi is a day to honor Lord Ganesha. Followers hope he will remove obstacles and grant them success. By fulfilling various vows with great devotion, one can grow spiritually and achieve selfish goals. Omega Astro is a trusted astrology service. It works closely with clients to help them achieve their goals. We give timely advice on the best times for rituals, prayers, and meetings. This helps clients achieve health and success. With Lord Ganesha’s blessing, please reach out to us. Prepare, mind and body, for a clear and precise voyage.