Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Tomorrow, Know The Puja Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, And More

Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat 2025: According to the calendar, Sankashti Vrat is observed on the fourth day of the waxing and waning moon each month. The Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Jyeshtha month is known as Ekdant Chaturthi, dedicated to the worship and fasting of Lord Ganesha.

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Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat 2025

The Sankashti Chaturthi fast of the Jyeshtha month will be observed on Friday, 16th May 2025. The Chaturthi tithi begins at 4:02 AM on 16th May and ends at 5:13 AM the next day, 17th May. Since the entire day of 16th May falls under Chaturthi tithi along with Udayatithi, the Ekdant Sankashti fast will be observed on this day. On 16th May, the Chandrodaya will occur at 10:39 PM.

Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat 2025 Puja Vidhi

Early on the morning of May 16, take a bath and wear clean clothes. Then, stand with folded hands before Lord Ganesh and take the vow of fasting. Perform abhishek of Lord Ganesh with Gangajal or pure water, dress Lord Ganesha in yellow clothes, and adorn with sandalwood, turmeric, and kumkum. Offer durva grass, red and yellow flowers, and modak or laddoo as prasad. Light incense and lamps, chant Ganesh mantras or read Ganesh Chalisa, and finally perform the aarti. After moonrise at night, offer water to the moon and perform the final puja before breaking the fast.

Importance Of Ekdant Sankashti Vrat

According to mythology, Lord Parshuram once struck Lord Ganesh with his axe, causing him to lose one tooth. Hence, Ganesh is called Ekdant, meaning “one-tusked.” Worshipping and fasting on Ekdant Sankashti removes all obstacles and troubles. Mothers observe this fast praying for their children's long life and the prosperity of their home. This vrat also fulfills all heartfelt wishes and desires.

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