Celebrate Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi, a Hindu festival honoring Lord Ganesha (remover of obstacles) on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. Devotees observe a fast for blessings of health, wealth, and prosperity.
Vinayaka Chaturthi March 2021: Everything you need to know about the date, muhurat, tithi timings and rules Updated Mar 16, 2021 | 06:43 IST
On Vinayaka Chaturthi, devotees perform puja during Madhyana (afternoon) and fast from sunrise to sunset. This festival is celebrated every month. Read on to know the date, muhurat, tithi timings and vrat rules Vinayaka Chaturthi March 2021 date, muhurat and vrat rules
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Devotees of Lord Ganesha observe a fast (vrat) on the Chaturthi Tithi (fourth day) of the Lunar fortnight
The vrat observed during Krishna Paksha (waning or the darker phase of the Lunar cycle) is called Sankashti, while the Vrat during Shukla Paksha (waxing or brighter phase of the Moon) is called Vinayaka Chaturthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi December 2020: Date, tithi and significance
Vinayaka Chaturthi December 2020: Date, tithi and significance
The Chaturthi after Amavasya or new moon during Shukla Paksha is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi. This month, Vinayaka Chaturthi will be celebrated on December 18.
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Vinayaka Chaturthi December 2020: As per the Hindu calendar, each lunar month has two Chaturthi Tithis. According to Hindu scriptures Chaturthi Tithi(s) belongs to Lord Ganesha. The Chaturthi after Amavasya or new moon during Shukla Paksha is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and the one after full moon during Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi.