Lord Ganpati who is called by the name “Vighnaharta” the remover of obstacles is worshipped by many devotees all over the world with great devotion & faith. Celebrated to honor Lord Ganesha, Ekadanta Sankshati Chaturthi is observed on every Lunar month of the Hindu calendar on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha.

Observed in both the southern & northern states of India, Ekadanta Sankshati Chaturthi is celebrated with great joy in the major parts of Maharashtra. Here, Chaturthi in the Krishna Paksha is called as ‘Sankashti’, while Ekadanta refers to ‘one tooth’.

Significance of Ekadanta Sankshati Chaturthi

Being the son of the Divine powers namely Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha was created by Parvati out of the sandalwood paste & was put life into. Brother of the God of War, Kartikeya, Ganpati is regarded as the symbol of wisdom, prosperity & good fortune. Ganpati is also worshipped just before the commencement of any important work, activity, job, journey, or while traveling.

After a quick glance over the significance of Ekadanta Sankshati Chaturthi, let us have a look as to what to do on Ekadanta Sankshati Chaturthi.

• The devotees observing fast on Chaturthi should ware up before sunrise, take bath and wear clean clothes.
• Once done, decorate the Lord with beautiful flowers, Durva & burn incense sticks.
• Those observing fast on this day are suggested to consume only milk, fruits, or roots of plants.
• Along with the lighting of the lamp, a few Vedic mantras & ‘Vrat Katha’ is read.
• After the completion of the puja in the evening, get the sight of the moon & offer water, sandalwood paste, rice, & flowers.
• Once the complete procedure is over, the fast ends.

Prasad to offer to Lord Ganpati on Ekadanta Sankshati Chaturthi

As everyone knows Modak is one of the most favorite sweet items Lord Ganpati likes, this special sweet is prepared in all the auspicious occasions and offered as Neivedyam. Made with a mixture of coconut and jaggery stuffed in a dumpling, Modak is either fried or steamed.

On Ekadanta Sankshati Chaturthi, many devotees prepare Modak in a large quantity and offer as Bhog to the Lord. Followed by the Ganpati Aarti and chanting of a few mantras this puja is concluded and the Prasadam is later distributed among the devotees.

Benefits of Ekadanta Sankshati Chaturthi

Ekadanta Sankshati Chaturthi prayer benefits you to eliminate the hurdles, problems, and difficulties stopping your progress. Observing Vrat on this day also washes off all the sins, brings happiness & success.