Krishnapingala Sankashta
GujaratiAlso known as: Krishnapingala Ganesh Chaturthi
Krishnapingala Sankashta
About Krishnapingala Sankashta
Krishnapingala Sankashta is a monthly Sankashti Chaturthi dedicated to Lord Ganesh as Krishnapingala, a dark-complexioned form representing the destroyer of enemies and obstacles.
Devotees observe a strict fast and offer prayers for protection from enemies and the removal of severe obstacles. The vrat is observed from sunrise until moonrise.
The Krishnapingala form is considered particularly powerful for neutralising negative influences and protecting against enemies.
The monthly observance includes special prayers for the destruction of enemies and the protection of the family from all forms of harm.
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)
A dark-complexioned form who destroys enemies and removes severe obstacles.
Neutralises negative influences and protects against enemies.
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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