Aniruddha Chaturthi
GujaratiAlso known as: Aniruddha Ganesh Chaturthi
Aniruddha Chaturthi
About Aniruddha Chaturthi
Aniruddha Chaturthi is a monthly Chaturthi dedicated to Lord Ganesha as Aniruddha, representing the uncontrolled or unstoppable form of Ganesha who removes all obstacles.
Devotees observe a fast and offer special prayers to Lord Ganesha, seeking His blessings for wisdom, prosperity, and removal of obstacles. The vrat is observed with traditional rituals.
The festival is especially significant in Gujarat, where married women observe the vrat for the well-being of their families. Special pujas are performed with modak and durva grass.
Aniruddha Chaturthi symbolizes the unstoppable power of Lord Ganesha in removing all obstacles from the path of His devotees.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast and worship Lord Ganesha as Aniruddha.
- Wake early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe a strict fast.
- Visit Ganesh temple for puja.
- Offer modak and durva grass.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: Break the fast after completing the puja.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean the puja area.
- Place the Ganesh idol.
- Offer modak, durva grass, and red flowers.
- Apply kumkum and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to family members.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Uncontrolled or unstoppable, representing Ganesha's power to remove all obstacles.
It brings wisdom, prosperity, and unstoppable removal of obstacles.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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