Sankashti Chaturthi, or Ganesha Sankashta Chaturti, is
dedicated to Hindu God Ganesha. Apart from fasting, special pujas are performed
on the day. Sankashti Chaturti March 2013 date is March 30, 2013. Moonrise time on March 30 is 9:51 PM. Sankashti Chaturti, which is observed for removing
problems in life, is observed on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha (waning
phase of moon) in a traditional Hindu lunar calendar. Sankashti Chaturthi
fasting is considered to be highly auspicious by Lord Ganesha devotees.
Sankashti Chaturti fasting begins at sunrise and ends after
evening puja or after the sighting of the moon. Ganesh Temples conduct special
pujas on the day.
Sankashti Chaturti fasting begins at sunrise and ends after
evening puja or after the sighting of the moon. Ganesh Temples conduct special
pujas on the day.
Popular belief is that observing Sankashta Chaturthi will
help in alleviating problems and it will bring prosperity, happiness and
fulfillment of desires. The holiness of Sankashti Chaturthi Vrata was explained
by Sri Krishna to Yudhishtira, the eldest of the Pandavas. It is found in the
Narasimha Purana and Bhavishaya Purana.
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5 comments:
Moonrise is at 9:54 A.M or 9:54 P.M...
Moonrise time is going to be at 9:54 A.M or 9:54 P.M?
Thanks for pointing out the error. It has been corrected it is 9:54 PM.
Thank you keep up the good work..!!
Is it a good date 01.03.2013 to start a new job. Date of birth 30.08.1967. From krishna. Surrey uk
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