Sankatahara Chaturthi, also known as Sankashti Chaturthi, is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity known for removing obstacles and bestowing wisdom. This festival is observed on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Krishna Paksha (waning moon phase) each month.
The term “Sankatahara” means “remover of difficulties.” As the name suggests, this festival is observed to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings for overcoming life’s challenges. Devotees believe that worshiping Ganesha on this day brings peace, prosperity and success.
The festival is observed during the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, which is the fourth day after the full moon. Devotees fast from sunrise to moonrise on this day. The fast is broken after sighting the moon and performing special prayers and rituals dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
On Sankatahara Chaturthi, devotees offer naivedyam, which is a variety of food items, to Lord Ganesha. Some popular offerings include:
Devotees perform the ritual called Ganapati Pooja, which involves chanting mantras, offering flowers, lighting lamps, and presenting naivedyam to the deity.
Pranamya Shirasa Devam, Gauri Putram Vinayakam
Bhaktavasam Smarennityam, Aayuh Kamartha Siddhaye
Prathamam Vakratundam Cha, Ekadantam Dwitiyakam
Tritiyam Krishnapingaksham, Gajavaktram Chaturthakam
Lambodaram Panchamam Cha, Shashtam Vikatameva Cha
Saptamam Vighnarajendram, Dhoomravarnam Tathashtamam
Navamam Bhalachandram Cha, Dashamam Tu Vinayakam
Ekadasham Ganapatim, Dwadasham Tu Gajananam
Dwadashaitani Namani, Trisandhyam Yah Pathe Narah
Na Cha Vighna Bhayam Tasya, Sarvasiddhikaram Prabho
Vidyarthi Labhate Vidyam, Dhanarthi Labhate Dhanam
Putrarthi Labhate Putran, Moksharthi Labhate Gatim
Japeth Ganapatistotram Shadbhirmasai Phalam Labheth
Samvatsarena Siddhim Cha labhateth Natra Samsayaha
Ashṭabhyoo Brahmanebhyaacha Likhitva Yah samarpayeth
Tasya Vidya Bhavetsarva Ganesasya prasadataha
Listen to Sankatahara Chaturthi Stotram
Also Read Famous Ganesh Temples in Andhra Prasdesh
Sravana Upakarma On the auspicious occasion of Sravana Pournami, Sravana Upakarma will be observed in…
Tirumala Srivari Brahmotsavams - 2025 Tirumala Srivari Brahmotsavams are the most important and auspicious festivals…
Hanuman Jayanti At Tirumala Every year, on 10th day of the bright half of the…
TTD WhatsApp Services for Devotees Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), renowned for managing the sacred Tirumala…
What is the significance of Lord Rama being born on Navami? Lord Rama, known as…
Sri Avanakshamma Temple Sri Avanakshamma Temple, located in Narayanavanam, Andhra Pradesh, is a sacred site…