Madan Gupta Saptu, Astrologer: The Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month is known as Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi. The Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha is called Sankashti Chaturthi and the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha is called Vinayaka Chaturthi. Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi is 21st March, Monday i.e. today. On this day, they keep a fast, worship Lord Ganesha and offer water after seeing the moon. Sankashti Chaturthi fast is not complete without offering water to the moon.
Chaturthi falls twice in every month. One in Krishna Paksha and the other in Shukla Paksha. Chaturthi Tithi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Gauri’s son Ganesh is considered to be the first worshiped god. Ganesh ji is worshiped before every auspicious work. Lord Ganesha is also known as the disruptor and benefactor. In such a situation, all the obstacles of the devotees are removed by fasting on Chaturthi and worshiping God with a sincere heart. It is believed that on this day worship and worship are done to get the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
Chaturthi fasting is considered to fulfill wishes. The Chaturthi that falls in every month has its own significance. The Chaturthi falling on the Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month is known as Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi. By observing this fast, Lord Ganesha removes all the troubles and obstacles of his devotees. It is believed that on this day, whoever worships Ganpati Bappa with a sincere heart, all sorrows and troubles are removed from his life.
According to the Panchang, the Chaturthi date of the Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month is starting at 08:20 am on Monday, March 21. This date will end on Tuesday, March 22, at 06:24 in the morning. In such a situation, Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi fast will be kept on 21st March because Chaturthi date ends on 22nd March in the morning.
Sankashti Chaturthi Shubh Muhurta -21 March Monday
Shubh Muhurta – March 21 from 8:20 am to March 22 at 6:24 am,
Moonrise – Will happen at 8.23 pm.
fasting rituals
On the day of Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi, wake up early in the morning and take a vow of fasting and worship Lord Ganesha. Offer them sesame seeds, jaggery, laddus, durva, sandalwood and modak. Also read Ganesh ji’s aarti. After that keep fast for the whole day. Worship Lord Ganesha and offer Arghya to the moon before the moon rises in the night.
first published:March 21, 2022, 7:07 am