Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 will be celebrated on September 11. It is believed that by performing the prescribed puja and observing a fast to Lord Ganesha on this day, all obstacles in life are removed, and devotees attain auspicious results. This year, several auspicious yogas are forming, including Vriddhi, Dhruva, and Shivavas yoga, making the occasion even more beneficial.
Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: This year, Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on September 11, when devotees will worship and fast for Lord Ganesha. This festival is particularly significant for removing obstacles in life and achieving auspicious outcomes. This Chaturthi, which falls in the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashwin, will commence on September 10 at 03:37 PM and conclude on September 11 at 12:45 PM. On this occasion, people will offer special offerings (bhog), chant mantras, and recite the fast's narrative (vrat katha) to invite peace, prosperity, and positive energy into their lives.
Date and Time of Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi
This year, Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 11, 2025. According to the Vedic almanac, the Chaturthi tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin will begin on September 10 at 03:37 PM and end on September 11 at 12:45 PM. During this period, devotees worship Lord Ganesha and observe a fast, offering special delicacies to him.
Auspicious Yogas and Muhurtas
According to astrologers, several auspicious yogas are forming on the day of Sankashti Chaturthi this year, including Vriddhi yoga, Dhruva yoga, and Shivavas yoga. This is considered extremely beneficial. The auspicious timings (muhurtas) for this day are as follows:
- Brahma Muhurta: 04:31 AM to 05:18 AM
- Vijay Muhurta: 02:23 PM to 03:12 PM
- Goghuli Muhurta: 06:32 PM to 06:55 PM
- Nishita Muhurta: 11:55 PM to 12:41 AM
Worship Rituals and Traditions
On the day of the fast, wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean yellow attire. Place a clean cloth on a raised platform (chauki) and install the idol of Lord Ganesha. Offer red flowers, Durva grass, Roli, and Chandan. Light a lamp with desi ghee and perform the aarti. Recite the Vrat Katha and chant mantras. Read the Ganesha Chalisa and offer Modak and Laddus as bhog to the deity. Finally, pray for peace, prosperity, and an obstacle-free life.
Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi is not only religiously significant but is also considered a means to bring positive energy and success into life. Performing the puja with devotion and adherence to rituals ushers in peace and tranquility in the devotee's home and life, removing all obstacles.
