Sankashti Chaturthi 2024: Date, moonrise times, significance, rituals to please Lord Ganesha

Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi, one of the most revered occasions dedicated to Lord Ganesha, will be observed on November 19, 2024, during the Krishna Paksha of the Margashirsha month. This sacred day holds special significance for devotees, who observe fasts and perform rituals to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.

Sankashti Chaturthi: Dates and Timings

Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 6:55 PM on November 18, 2024
Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 5:28 PM on November 19, 2024

Sankashti Chaturthi Moonrise Timings:

November 18: 7:34 PM
November 19: 8:37 PM

The fast will be observed on November 19, as the Chaturthi Tithi will coincide with the Udaya Tithi on this day.

Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi Significance

Sankashti Chaturthi is a prominent festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and the harbinger of auspicious beginnings. This day is considered highly favorable for offering prayers to Lord Ganesha, who is always worshipped first in any Hindu ritual.

“Without worshipping Lord Ganesha first, no auspicious activity or puja ritual is undertaken,” said a devotee, emphasizing the significance of the deity as Mangalmurti.

Puja Vidhi for Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi

Preparation: Begin the day early with a holy bath. Clean the house and the puja area.
Sankalp: Take a pledge to observe the Sankashti Chaturthi fast.
Significance Place an idol of Lord Ganesha in the puja area, adorn it with a garland, and apply tilak. Offer laddoos and durva grass, considered essential for this puja.
Mantras: Recite the Sankashti Chaturthi story and chant mantras like:
Om Gan Ganpataye Namah
Om Shree Gamneshaye Namah
Om Vakratunda Mahakaye Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kurumaye Dev Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada

After moonrise, offer Arghya to the Moon God and then break the fast with sattvik food.


Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi provides an opportunity for devotees to connect with Lord Ganesha through prayer and fasting, seeking his blessings for success, peace, and the removal of obstacles.