Gajanana Sankashta
GujaratiAlso known as: Gajanana Ganesh Chaturthi
Gajanana Sankashta
About Gajanana Sankashta
Gajanana Sankashta is a monthly Sankashti Chaturthi dedicated to Lord Ganesh as Gajanana, meaning elephant-faced one, representing wisdom, strength, and the removal of obstacles.
Devotees observe a strict fast from sunrise until moonrise, breaking it after sighting the moon and offering modak and durva grass to Lord Gajanana.
The elephant-faced form of Ganesh is one of the most popular. Devotees believe Gajanana removes all obstacles from the path of success.
Special pujas are performed at Ganesh temples, and families conduct elaborate worship at home with traditional items.
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.
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)
Elephant-faced one, referring to Ganeshs iconic elephant head symbolising wisdom and strength.
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.