Krichchhra Chaturthi
GujaratiAlso known as: Krichchhra Ganesh Chaturthi

Krichchhra Chaturthi
About Krichchhra Chaturthi
Krichchhra Chaturthi is a monthly Chaturthi dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a special fast called Krichchhra (eating only one meal without salt).
Devotees observe a strict 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.
Krichchhra Chaturthi symbolizes the importance of self-discipline and devotion in spiritual practice.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a special fast eating only one meal without salt.
- Wake early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe a strict fast (one meal, no salt).
- 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)
A monthly Chaturthi observed with a special fast of eating only one meal without salt.
It brings self-discipline, wisdom, and removal of obstacles through the grace of Lord Ganesha.
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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