Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi 2024: Date, puja vidhi and Moonrise timings

Mumbai: Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi is a special day dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It’s a time when devotees fast, pray, and seek his blessings for wisdom and good fortune. Observed during the Shukla Paksha of the Margashirsha month, this day is believed to remove obstacles and bring prosperity. The rituals include chanting mantras, offering prayers, and ending the fast after moonrise.

This year, Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi falls on 18 November 2024. The best time for the puja, as per the Hindu Panchang, is between 11:50 AM and 12:45 PM. Devotees are encouraged to perform their prayers during this auspicious time to maximise the benefits of their devotion.

Moonrise Time: 7:34 PM

Devotees pray during the Shubh Muhurat and break their fast after offering Arghya to the moon.

How to Perform the Puja

Start with a bath and clean the puja space.
Take a vow (Sankalp) to fast with devotion.
Place an idol of Lord Ganesha on a clean altar.
Offer yellow flowers, Modak, and Besan Laddoos.
Chant mantras: Vakratunda Mahakaya, Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kurume Deva, Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada, and Mahakarnaaya Vidmahe, Vakratundaya Dheemahi, Tanno Danti Prachodayat.
After moonrise, offer Arghya to the moon.
End the day with Ganesha’s aarti.

Fasting Rules: Break the fast the next morning after prayers. Eat prasad and follow a sattvic (vegetarian) diet. Avoid spicy or tamasic food.

This day is about more than rituals. Worshipping Lord Ganesha is believed to bring peace and prosperity. Charity is also encouraged, like donating food or clothes, to attract positive energy.

 Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 falls on 18 November. Discover its puja timings, rituals, moonrise details, and how to fast for Lord Ganesha’s blessings.  Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips