Sankashti Chaturthi, or Ganesh Sankatahara Chaturti, is
dedicated to Hindu God Ganesh. Sankashti Chaturthi November 2012 date is November
2, Friday and the Chandrodaya or Moon rise time is 8:41 PM. Ganesha devotees
observe Sankashta
Chaturti day from sunrise till the sighting of the moon. The day falls
on the fourth day during the waning phase of moon or Krishna Paksha in a Hindu
lunar month.
Fasting on Sankashti day is believed help in attaining peace,
prosperity and knowledge. The fast is mainly observed in Maharashtra and
Tamil Nadu. The day is known as Sankatahara Chaturti in Tamil Hindu culture.
Fasting on Sankashti day is believed help in attaining peace,
prosperity and knowledge. The fast is mainly observed in
The importance of Sankashta Chaturthi Vrata is found in the
Narasimha and Bhavishaya Puranas. The greatness of the Vrata was explained by
Lord Krishna to Yudhishtira, the eldest of the Pandava brothers.
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