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Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Know the date, timings, rituals, and significance

Sankashti Chaturthi 2024: Sankashti Chaturthi is being observed today Monday, November 19, 2024, during the Krishna Paksha of the Margashirsha month.

Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi, a revered day for worshipping Lord Ganesha.

Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi is a renowned occasion to worship Lord Ganesha; As we celebrate the festival today, here's all you need to know.

Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: In the Hindu calendar, each lunar month has two Chaturthi days. Sankashti Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that is observed on Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha after the full moon.

This festival is more prevalent in western and southern states of India, particularly in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

One must not confuse it with Vinayaka Chaturthi, as it’s being observed in the Shukla Paksha after the new moon.

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According to the ritual, worship of Lord Ganesha on the Chaturthi of both Krishna and Shukla Paksha each month is considered auspicious.

As we celebrate the festival today, here’s all you need to know about Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi.

Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Date and Timings

The Sankashti Chaturthi is being observed today Monday, November 18, 2024, during the Krishna Paksha of the Margashirsha month.

Here are the auspicious timings for the day as per Drik Panchang:

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Chaturthi Tithi starts: November 18, 2024, at 08:25 AM
Chaturthi Tithi ends: November 19, 2024, at 06:58 AM

The moonrise timings for Sankashti as per Drik Panchang is 7:00 PM.

Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Significance and Rituals

Lord Ganesha is one of Hinduism’s most popular and oldest deities, and Sankashti Chaturthi is considered one of the most auspicious days for followers of Lord Ganesha to pray to him and seek his blessings.

Sankashti Shri Ganesh Chaturthi is a significant day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, known for eliminating obstacles.

Praying to him, the source of knowledge, wealth, and good fortune, while observing a fast on this day, can help resolve difficulties and enhance one’s happiness and prosperity.

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