SAKAT CHAUTH DATE AND TIME

Sankashti fast will be observed from sunrise on 29th January till 08:55 AM on the next day on 30th January and the moon will be rising on 29th January at 09:15 AM as per Delhi time, as a result of which there will be a good coincidence of Chaturthi and moonrise. Used to be. In your state and city also, this fast is to be observed at the time of moonrise, hence decide the fast according to the local moonrise.

IMPORTANCE OF SAKAT CHAUTH

Chaturthi Tithi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. On this day, by fasting and worshiping, Lord Ganesha removes all obstacles in life. Sakat Chauth fast of Magh month is mainly observed by women to pray for the long life of their children. It is believed that by observing fast on this day, all kinds of troubles end and one attains happiness and prosperity in life. It is believed that Lord Ganesha circumambulated Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva on the day of Sakat Chauth, due to which this fast has special significance.

SAKAT CHAUTH PUJA METHOD

Worship Lord Ganesha with the Shodshopachar method using scent, Akshat, flowers, incense, lamp, naivedya, seasonal fruits, etc., and also offer Arghya to the Moon. ‘Om Chandraya Namah’ while offering Arghya to the Moon. ‘Om Somay Namah’. One should keep reciting the mantra. On this day, fasting people especially wait for the rise of the moon. For those fasting, if possible, make ten great donations which include donation of food, donation of salt, donation of jaggery, donation of gold, donation of sesame seeds, donation of clothes, donation of cow dung, donation of gems, donation of silver, and donation of tenth sugar. By doing this the living being can get freedom from the poison of sorrow, poverty, debt, disease, and insult.

Even if all these donations are not possible, by donating only a pinda (mountain) made of sesame seeds and jaggery, one can become eligible for the blessings of Lord Ganesha to achieve the desired task and remove the troubles. There is no fear of untimely death by feeding jaggery to cows and elephants on this day. Students can attain sharp intelligence and knowledge by chanting ‘Om Gan Ganpataye Namah’ 108 times on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. ‘Om Ek Dantay Vidmahe Vakratundaya Dhi Mahi Tanno Dantih Prachodayat’. Chanting will remove all the troubles and work obstacles in life.

OFFER TILKUT BHOG TO LORD GANESHA

On the day of Sakat Chauth, women crackle sesame seeds and then make Tilkut. Which is made by mixing white sesame and jaggery. After this, Tilkut is offered to Lord Ganesha during the puja and then it is distributed as Prasad among the family members. Lord Ganesha, Mother Gauri, and Moon are worshiped on the day of Sakat Chaturthi. This fast is broken only after offering Arghya to the Moon.

RULES OF SAKAT CHAUTH FAST

Worship is done in the evening during Sakat Chauth. Then Arghya is offered to the moon. This fast is not considered complete without offering Arghya. While fasting on Sakat Chauth, there is a tradition to worship Gauri Ganesha made of clay. According to religious beliefs, Lord Shiva says that those who worship the Sankat Mochan form of Ganapati on this day, all their troubles will be resolved.

On Sakat Chauth, sesame seeds are roasted and mixed with jaggery to make Tilkuta i.e. a mountain of Tilkut. At many places, sesame laddus are made and offered as prasad. On the day of Sakat Chauth, Gauri, Ganesha, and Moon are offered sesame, reed, shankarkand, guava, jaggery, and ghee. According to religious beliefs, by offering these things to Lord Ganesha, all tasks become successful and happiness and prosperity come to the house.