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Moonrise on Sankashti Day - 22:52 on May 22Notes: All timings are represented in 24+ hour notation in local time of Columbus, United States with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours past midnight are higher than 24:00 and fall on next day. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise.
According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Jyeshtha month (Purnimanta Ashadha month) is celebrated as day of Krishnapingal Sankashti. On the day of Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi, the Krishnapingal form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped. The complexion of this form of Ganesha is dark brown and black due to which He is called Krishnapingal. By worshipping Lord Ganapati on this day, one can achieve success in every aspect of life. Sankashti Tithi is considered the best occasion to worship Lord Ganesha.
By reciting the Lord Ganesha's name with devotion on Sankashti Chaturthi, all kinds of obstacles and hindrances in life are destroyed. In Sankashti Vrat, Chandrodayavyapini Chaturthi is accepted. On this day, Shodashopachara Puja of Shri Ganesha is performed.
According to the Hindu calendar, in the northern Indian regions, the Sankashti Chaturthi of Magha month is celebrated with great joy as Sakata Chauth. Apart from this, devotees of Lord Ganesha celebrate Vinayaka Chaturthi in the month of Bhadrapada with great pomp as the birth festival of Lord Shri Ganesha, this birth festival is known as Ganesha Chaturthi.
The Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha is given based on King Mahijit, Queen Sudakshina and Lomash Rishi. The Mahatmya of Sankashti Chaturthi is also described in this story through which one can know the significance of this pious fast.
The divine eight incarnations of Lord Ganesha are collectively known as Ashta Vinayaka. Vakratunda, Ekadanta, Mahodara and Gajanana are some popular forms of Ashta Vinayaka.
Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Ganesha is a collection of 108 divine names of Lord Ganesha. One can recite these names to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
A brief summary on Vinayaka Chaturthi is given of this page. It is also known as Vinayaka Chavithi or Vinayagar Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha's devotees keep fast on this day.
Learn how to do Ganesha Murti Sthapana on this page. Chaturthi and Chaturdashi Tithi are considered auspicious to perform the Ganesha Sthapana.
Learn here complete detailed Ganesha Chaturthi Puja Vidhi. It's a Shodashopachara Vinayaka Chaturthi Puja Vidhi with step by step explanation.
Ganesha Anga Puja is usually performed on Ganesha Chaturthi and other festivals related to the Lord Ganesha. Each vital body part of God Ganesha is worshipped with Mantras in Anga Puja.
Ganesha Twenty One Names Puja is also known as Eka-Vimshati Name Puja which is dedicated to the Lord Ganesha who is lord of knowledge and wisdom.
List of 21 Patra for Ganesha Chaturthi Puja is given here. There are 21 types of Patras i.e. leaves which are used for worshipping Lord Ganesha on special occasions.
On Ganesha Visarjana day the idol of Lord Ganesha is immersed in water body, usually in lakes or ponds after a large procession. Ananta Chaturdashi is considered the most important day for Ganesha Visarjana.
Most popular Aarti dedicated to Lord Ganesha is given with lyrics and recitation video. Devotees sing this Aarti to please Lord Ganesha and seek his blessings.
'Ganesha Chalisa' is a hymn composed of 40 Chaupais in the praise of Lord Ganesha. One can get rid of all the obstacles by reciting Ganesha Chalisa.
Some of the most important Ganesha Mantras are listed here. A powerful Ganesha Yantra is also given which one can keep at one's home or office at the place of worship.
'Vakratunda Mahakaya' Mantra is one of the most significant and popular Mantras of Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha gets easily pleased by chanting this Mantra.
Simple and beautiful Ganesha Rangoli designs are given on this page. These Rangoli can be used on various special occasions related to Lord Ganesha.
Here you can send E-cards of Lord Ganesha to your loved ones. There are so many beautiful and artistic E-cards which are available on this page.
Share these amazing Ganesha Chaturthi Messages with your friends and family on the auspicious occasions of Ganesha Chaturthi.
Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi in Chingam Masam as per the Malayalam Calendar. People worship Lord Ganesha on this day.
