Vighnaraja Sankashta
GujaratiAlso known as: Vighnaraja Ganesh Chaturthi
Vighnaraja Sankashta
About Vighnaraja Sankashta
Vighnaraja Sankashta is a monthly Sankashti Chaturthi dedicated to Lord Ganesh as Vighnaraja, meaning king of obstacles, the most powerful form for removing all types of obstacles.
Devotees observe a strict fast and offer prayers for the complete removal of obstacles from all aspects of life. The vrat is observed from sunrise until moonrise.
The Vighnaraja form holds supreme authority over all obstacles. Devotees believe that worshipping this form ensures complete freedom from barriers.
The monthly observance is performed with elaborate rituals, offering modak, durva grass, and special prayers to the king of obstacles.
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)
King of obstacles, the most powerful form for removing all types of obstacles.
Ensures complete freedom from all barriers and hindrances in life.
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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