Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vighnaraja who is considered as the seventh incarnation of Lord Ganesh. Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi is one of the Sankashti Chaturthi observed by the Hindus in the subcontinents of India.

When is Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi actually celebrated?

As per the Gregorian Calendar, Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi 2020 falls on 5th of the September month. According to Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu calendar, Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi arrives in the month of Bhadrapada. As per the Purnimant calendar, it falls in Ashwini Month as well as it arrives in the Malayalam month called Chinga Masam.

Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi Significance

According to mythological stories, Lord Ganesha appeared on earth to bestow his devotees with his holy presence on this auspicious day. It is also believed that Lord Shiva announced his son Lord Ganesha greater than all Gods. Goddess Parvati who is a consort of Lord Shiva created Lord Ganesha with a sandalwood paste which she was using for her bath. Lord Ganesha is generally worshipped as a god of wisdom, prosperity, and longevity. Lord Ganesha is also Known as Vighnaharta, the one who removes obstacles from one’s life. In Hindi culture, people invoke Lord Ganesha before starting any new work.

What to do on Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi

Devotees should wake up early in the morning and take a bath. Worship Lord Ganesha with true devotion and offer Lord Ganesh Durvas, jasmine flower, Modak and other holy materials. Devotees should observe fast on this auspicious day to attain significant blessings from the Lord Ganesha. Meditate and recite Lord Ganesh’s sacred names to seek significant results in the future.

Benefits of Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi

The following are the major benefits of worshipping Lord Ganesha on the holy occasion of Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi.

• Lord Ganesha removes all the obstacles from the devotee’s life.
• Lord Ganesha bestows his devotees with wisdom and intelligence.
• Devotee’s life will be blessed with happiness and peace of mind.
• Lord Ganesha fills the devotees’ life with prosperity and peace.