Vakratunda Sankashtahara

Telugu

Also known as: Vakratunda Chaturthi

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Vakratunda Sankashtahara

About Vakratunda Sankashtahara

Vakratunda Sankashtahara is one of the twelve monthly Sankashtahara Chaturthi observances dedicated to Lord Ganesha. 'Vakratunda' means 'one with a curved trunk'.

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 remove curved or twisted obstacles in life. In Andhra Pradesh, families gather for evening prayers at Ganesha temples.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees fast until moonrise and perform Ganesha puja for removing twisted obstacles.

Sankalpa Mantra

Om Gan Ganapataye Namah, I seek the blessings of Lord Vakratunda for the removal of all curved and twisted obstacles.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

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)

Q: What does 'Vakratunda' mean?

Vakratunda means 'one with a curved trunk' (vakra = curved, tunda = trunk). The curved trunk of Ganesha symbolises the ability to navigate around obstacles.

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