Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi

Welcome to the onlinenakshatra Podcast! Today, we will discuss the significance and rituals of Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi. Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi is a revered Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom and prosperity. This auspicious day falls on the fourth day of the waning phase of the moon, known as Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, every month. The Gajanana form of Lord Ganesha is mainly worshipped during this Chaturthi.

On this day, devotees observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise, seeking Lord Ganesha's blessings to remove obstacles and fulfil desires. The fast is broken after sighting the moon and performing the Ganesh puja.

The day begins with devotees taking a holy bath and setting up a clean altar with an idol or image of Lord Ganesha. The puja offers fresh flowers, durva grass, fruits, and modaks, Lord Ganesha's favorite. Devotees also light lamps and incense sticks and recite Ganesha mantras and bhajans. The Sankashti Vrat Katha, a sacred story narrating the significance of the vrat, is read during the puja to invoke divine blessings.

Observing Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and success in all endeavours. It is a day of devotion, prayer, and self-discipline, reinforcing faith in Lord Ganesha's benevolence and protection.

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