Ganadhipa Sankashta
GujaratiAlso known as: Ganadhipa Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganadhipa Sankashta
About Ganadhipa Sankashta
Ganadhipa Sankashta is a monthly Sankashti Chaturthi dedicated to Lord Ganesh as Ganadhipa, meaning lord of the Ganas, representing his leadership over divine attendants.
Devotees observe a strict fast and offer prayers for leadership qualities and success in group endeavours. The vrat is observed from sunrise until moonrise.
The Ganadhipa form symbolises authority, leadership, and the ability to manage and lead with wisdom. Devotees worship this form for career success.
The monthly observance includes special prayers for prosperity, leadership, and the removal of obstacles in professional and personal life.
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)
Lord of the Ganas, referring to Ganeshs leadership over Shivas divine attendants.
Grants leadership qualities and success in group endeavours.
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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Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.