Krishnapingala Sankashti
MarathiAlso known as: Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi
Krishnapingala Sankashti
About Krishnapingala Sankashti
Krishnapingala Sankashti is one of the twelve monthly Sankashti Chaturthi observances dedicated to Lord Ganesha. 'Krishnapingala' means 'one who is dark-complexioned'.
Devotees observe fasting throughout the day and break it after sighting the moon. Special pukas are performed with durva grass and modak.
The vrat is believed to bring wealth and prosperity.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees fast until moonrise and perform Ganesha puja for wealth.
Om Gan Ganapataye Namah, I seek the blessings of Lord Krishnapingala for wealth and prosperity.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe fasting throughout the day without food.
- Perform Ganesha puja in the evening with durva grass and modak.
- Break the fast after sighting the moon.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Krishnapingala means 'one who is dark-complexioned'. It is one of the twelve names 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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