Vighnaraja Sankashti
MarathiAlso known as: Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi
Vighnaraja Sankashti
About Vighnaraja Sankashti
Vighnaraja Sankashti is one of the twelve monthly Sankashti Chaturthi observances dedicated to Lord Ganesha. 'Vighnaraja' means 'king of obstacles'.
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 grant mastery over obstacles.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees fast until moonrise and perform Ganesha puja for mastery over obstacles.
Om Gan Ganapataye Namah, I seek the blessings of Lord Vighnaraja for mastery over all obstacles.
- 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)
Vighnaraja means 'king of obstacles'. Ganesha has the power to both create and remove obstacles.
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.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.