A significant festival of the Hindu religion is Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi. It is one of the thirteen Sankanshtis celebrated every year wherein various forms of Lord Ganapati are worshipped with great joy and zeal. Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi is observed by the Hindus with an abundance of devotion in most parts of India.

When is Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi actually celebrated?

As per the Gregorian Calendar, Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi 2020 falls on 4th of the November month. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on the fourth day of the full moon during the Krishna Paksha in the month of Magh.

Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi Significance

Lord Ganesha is also called Vakratunda as he is depicted with a bowed trunk who has the greatness of trillion suns and thus is an extensively worshipped god of Hindu religion. Lord Ganesha is recognized as the one who removes obstacles from our life. The prayer ‘Vakratunda Mahakaya’ is considered as the most auspicious prayer to appease Lord Ganesha.

On this auspicious occasion, devotees worship the supreme power ‘Ganesha’ to fulfil all the wishes of life. Lord Ganesha brings happiness into devotee’s lives and he rescues them in every difficult situation. Lord Ganesha is the one who always grants welfare to a devotee. So, Hindus observe Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi and attain the divine blessings from Lord Ganesha.

What to do on Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi

On the day of Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi, devotees wake up early in the morning, take a bath and make preparations for the puja. Devotees observe the fast on this day to seek significant results. Prayers of Lord Ganesha are chanted with great devotion and adherence. Holy materials like jasmine flower, Durvas and his favorite sweet dish modak are offered to please the deity. Devotees visit the temple and praise Lord Ganesha. Devotees can end the fast after praying to Lord Ganesha and after the moonrise in the evening of Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi

Benefits of Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi

Lord Ganesha who is supreme God of intelligence, good luck, wisdom bestows a devotee with the following benefits:

• The person observing this ritual will be immensely blessed by Lord Ganesh.
• The performer of this puja will lead a trouble-free life
• Devotees will be relieved from the struggles of life
• Lord Ganesha fulfills all the needs and desires of the devotee.
• Lord Ganesha fills the devotees’ life with happiness, positivity and prosperity.