Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi 2023
Krishnapingala Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi 2023:
Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious festival celebrated in honour of Sri Ganesha. This Hindu festival is observed every month on the "Chaturthi" (Fourth Day) of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of the moon).
However, the Sankashti Vrat of Ashadha, Krishna Paksha (as per the Purnimant calendar) and Jyeshtha, Krishna Paksha (per the Amavasyant calendar), is known as Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi.
As per the Hindu belief, Sri Ganesha is worshipped before performing any auspicious task. He is considered to be the first worshipper among other deities.
Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Date
The word "Sankashti" comes from Sanskrit and implies "freedom from difficult times". This year, Krishnapingala Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi vrat will be observed on Wednesday, June 07, 2023.
Krishnapingala Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Tithi
The Chaturthi tithi begins at 12:50 AM on Jun 07, 2023, and ends at 09:50 PM on Jun 07, 2023.
Krishnapingala Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Moonrise Timings
Moonrise on Sankashti Day - 10:50 PM
No moonrise during Chaturthi Tithi
Krishnapingala Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Rituals
1. On this day devotees keep a partial or day-long fast and eat only fruits, vegetables and root plants throughout the day. Peanuts, potatoes and sabudana khichdi are prepared especially to mark this day's fasting. The day's fasting is broken only after the main puja is done.
2. When moon is visible in the night, main puja of the day is done. Sri Ganesha's idol is worshipped with Durva grass, fresh flowers and incense sticks. Lamps are lit, and devotees read the "vrat katha" specific to the month in which the Chaturthi is. The rituals for this day end with the sighting of the moon.
3. Special sweets or naivedya, including modaks, are offered to Sri Ganesha during the puja. After the Sankashti Chaturthi katha and Sri Ganesh aarti, these sweets are distributed as prasad.
4. Moon god or Chandra Devta is also worshipped on Sankashti Chaturthi along with worshipping of Sri Ganesha. Mantras devoted to Sri Ganesha are recited on this day.
5. Devotees chant the Ganesha Ashtothra, Vakrathunda Mahakaya etc, especially on Sankashti Chaturthi.
Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Timings
Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Date - Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Moonrise on Sankashti Day - 10:50 PM
No moonrise during Chaturthi Tithi
Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 12:50 AM on Jun 07, 2023
Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 09:50 PM on Jun 07, 2023
