Vakratunda Chaturthi 2025 will be celebrated this year on Friday, October 10. Observing devotion to Lord Ganesha and chanting mantras on this day brings happiness, good fortune, financial prosperity, and mental peace into life. Performing charity and fasting on this special occasion helps attain the blessings of Lord Ganesha and removes all obstacles. This festival specifically falls on the Chaturthi (fourth) day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Kartik month.
Vakratunda Chaturthi: This year, Vakratunda Chaturthi will be celebrated on Friday, October 10. In India, this festival holds special significance on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. On this day, devotees worship Lord Ganesha and chant mantras with devotion, which brings happiness, good fortune, mental peace, and financial prosperity into their lives. According to astrologers, worshipping Lord Ganesha strengthens the planet Mercury in one's horoscope, which is beneficial for speech, intellect, and business. Additionally, performing charity and observing fasts on this occasion provides extra spiritual benefits.
Significance and Benefits of Ganesha Puja
Worshipping Lord Ganesha on Vakratunda Chaturthi infuses positive energy into life. According to religious beliefs, Lord Ganesha is the remover of all obstacles. By observing a fast and chanting mantras with devotion on this day, devotees' wishes are fulfilled. Furthermore, a strengthened position of the planet Mercury in one's horoscope leads to success in business and communication-related endeavors.
Devotees take a dip in the Ganges and worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day. Observing a fast during the puja brings happiness, prosperity, and spiritual advancement. Married women also observe the Karwa Chauth fast on this day, praying for the long life of their husbands. From a religious perspective, this day is considered an extremely auspicious occasion for charity and fasting.
Chanting Mantras and Method
Chanting these powerful Ganesha mantras during worship on Vakratunda Chaturthi enhances the benefits. These mantras include:
- Om Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha | Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva, Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada ||
- Om Ekadantaya Vidmahe Vakratundaya Dhimahi Tanno Danti Prachodayat ||
- Ganapujyo Vakratunda Ekadamshtri Triyambakah | Nilagrivo Lambodaro Vikato Vighnarajakah ||
- Om Vakratunda Ekadamshtraya Klim Hrim Shrim Gam Ganapataye Vara Varada Sarvajanam Me Vashamanaya Swaha.
- Dantabhaye Chakravarau Dadhanam, Karagragam Swarnaghatam Trinetram.
Reciting these mantras brings positive changes in the devotee's life and helps attain the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Chanting mantras in a calm environment, lighting a lamp, and with a devotional spirit is considered auspicious.
Special Stotras for Debt Relief and Good Fortune
- Om Smarami Devadevesham Vakratundam Mahabalam.
- Shadaksharam Kripasindhum Namami Rinmuktaye.
- Mahaganapatim Vande Mahasetum Mahabalam.
Chanting these stotras helps individuals get rid of their debts and attain wealth, happiness, and good health in life. According to scriptures, reciting these mantras during Trisandhya (the three junctions of the day) is considered especially beneficial.
Puja Timings and Panchang
- Tithi Begins: October 10, 10:35 AM
- Tithi Ends: October 11, 11:12 AM
- Sunrise: 06:23
- Sunset: 17:49
- Brahma Muhurta: 04:43 – 05:33
- Vijaya Muhurta: 14:01 – 14:46
- Godhuli Muhurta: 17:49 – 18:14
- Nishita Muhurta: 23:41 – 00:32
Observing the puja and fast during these auspicious timings yields greater spiritual benefits and meritorious results.
Charity and Auspicious Deeds
Performing acts of charity on this day is considered highly fruitful. Donating food, clothes, or money to the needy brings positive changes in life. According to religious beliefs, charity helps attain the special blessings of Lord Ganesha and reduces obstacles in life.
Furthermore, observing fasts and engaging in bhajan-kirtan (devotional singing) brings peace to the devotee's mind and promotes spiritual advancement. Both young and old can bring happiness and prosperity into their lives by observing puja and fasts on this day.
