Gulshan Kasyap from Jamui, Bihar celebrated Sankashti Chaturthi, also known as Sakat Chauth, on the fourth day of the waning phase of the moon in the month of Magh. On this day, the worship of Lord Ganesha is believed to remove all obstacles and bring an end to adversities in life. Those who have been unable to conceive are advised to offer prayers and worship the moon to attain the blessings of child happiness. Pandit Shatrughna Jha, an astrologer, also mentioned that worshipping the moon on this day can resolve financial and debt-related issues.
The auspicious timing for Sankashti Chaturthi this year is on January 29, starting from 6:10 am and concluding on January 30 at 8:55 am. It is recommended to perform the worship and archana of Lord Ganesha on this day. Observing a nirjala nirahar fast (fasting without water and food) is advised, and one should break the fast only after the evening prayers.
After a full day of worship, it is suggested to offer arghya (offering of water) to the moon when it rises in the evening and then proceed with the worship of Lord Ganesha. It is customary to offer til (sesame seeds) and gud (jaggery) modaks (sweet dumplings) to Lord Ganesha on Sankashti Chaturthi. Listening to the vrata katha (narrative of the fasting ritual) of Lord Ganesha is also recommended before performing his puja. After the puja, offering water to the moon and donating to the poor is believed to bring blessings and happiness in the form of child happiness.
In Short, Sankashti Chaturthi, also known as Sakat Chauth, is celebrated to worship Lord Ganesha and seek his blessings to overcome obstacles and adversities in life. This year, it is observed on January 29, with specific timings for the puja and rituals. Offering prayers to the moon and performing acts of charity are also significant aspects of the celebration.
माघ मास के कृष्ण पक्ष चतुर्थी तिथि को संकष्टी चतुर्थी मनाई जाती है, जिसे सकट चौथ के नाम से भी जाना जाता है। इस दिन भगवान गणेश की पूजा करने से सभी प्रकार के संकट और अपयश का नाश होता है और जीवन की बाधाएं समाप्त हो जाती हैं। चंद्रमा को अर्घ्य देकर और उसकी पूजा करके भी संतान सुख की प्राप्ति होती है। संकष्टी चतुर्थी का शुभ मुहूर्त 29 जनवरी को है, जिसे पूरे दिन उपासना करके और चंद्रोदय के समय चंद्रमा को अर्घ्य देकर और भगवान गणेश की पूजा करके मनाया जा सकता है। भगवान गणेश को तिल और गुड़ के मोदक चढ़ाने से उनकी प्रसन्नता होती है और चंद्रमा को फूल और चंदन चढ़ाने से संतान सुख की प्राप्ति होती है। पूजा के बाद गरीबों को दान देने से भी इस मौके पर अच्छा कर्म किया जा सकता है।
