Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi 2024: Date, Tithi time, mantras and rituals

Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom. In 2024, Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi is being observed on August 22nd. Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi is particularly special because it honors Lord Ganesha in his five-headed form, known as Heramba. This day holds special importance as it is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha on Sankashti Chaturthi brings peace, prosperity, and success, while also removing all hurdles from the devotee's life. Devotees typically observe the fast on this day and perform rituals in the evening, especially during the moon rise time.

Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi 2024: Date and Time

Chaturthi Tithi Begins -August 22, 2024 - 01:46 PM
Chaturthi Tithi Ends - August 23, 2024 - 10:38 AM

Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 Rituals

Devotees begin the day with a ritualistic bath and wear clean clothes. Many observe a strict fast, consuming only fruits, water, or a simple meal after the moonrise. The fasting symbolizes purification of the body and soul.

In the evening, devotees perform the Sankashti Ganesh Puja. An idol or picture of Lord Ganesha is placed on a clean altar, decorated with flowers and offerings like modaks (sweet dumplings), durva grass, and red flowers, which are dear to Lord Ganesha. Devotees recite the Ganesh Atharvashirsha and Sankashti Vrat Katha, narrating the significance of the day. The fast is usually broken after sighting the moon and offering prayers.

Significance

Lord Ganesha, in his five-headed form known as Heramba, is considered to be extremely protective, symbolizing courage, wisdom, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Observing this Chaturthi with devotion is believed to invoke Lord Ganesha’s blessings, ensuring the removal of difficulties, the granting of desires, and the ushering of prosperity into one's life.

Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 Mantras

1. Om Shree Ganeshaye Namah..!!
2. Om Gan Ganpataye Namah..!!
3. Om Vakratunda Mahakaye Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kurumaye Dev Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada..!