Bhalachandra Sankashta
GujaratiAlso known as: Bhalachandra Ganesh Chaturthi
Bhalachandra Sankashta
About Bhalachandra Sankashta
Bhalachandra Sankashta is a monthly Sankashti Chaturthi dedicated to Lord Ganesh as Bhalachandra, meaning the one with a moon on his forehead.
In Gujarat, devotees observe a strict fast from sunrise until moonrise, breaking it only after sighting the moon and offering modak and durva grass to Lord Ganesh.
The name Bhalachandra signifies Ganeshs grace and benevolence. Devotees believe that worshipping Ganesh on this day removes all obstacles and brings success.
Special Ganesh temples are visited, and families perform elaborate puja at home with traditional items and prayers.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise.
- Wake early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe a strict fast.
- Visit Ganesh temple for puja.
- Break the fast after sighting the moon.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after sighting the moon and Ganesh 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.
- Break the fast after sighting the moon.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The one with the moon (chandra) on his forehead (bhala), symbolising grace and benevolence.
On the Chaturthi tithi of the dark fortnight each month.
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.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.