This year, the auspicious festival of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. This day is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is considered the remover of obstacles and the deity of intelligence, health, and prosperity. The Sankashti Chaturthi of the Vaishakh month is called 'Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi' and holds special significance. It is believed that performing the fast and puja on this day with proper rituals removes all obstacles from life and brings happiness and peace.
Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 Date and Time
• Tithi Begins: April 16, 2025, 1:16 PM
• Tithi Ends: April 17, 2025, 3:23 PM
• Moonrise Time: 10:00 PM on April 16
This year, Chaturthi falls on a Wednesday, which is considered Lord Ganesha's favorite day, thus increasing its importance.
Auspicious Muhurta for Puja
• Morning Puja Muhurta: 5:55 AM to 9:08 AM
• Vijay Muhurta: 2:30 PM to 3:21 PM
• Amrita Kal: 6:20 PM to 8:06 PM
• Abhijit Muhurta: Not present on this day
Importance of Moonrise and Offering (Arghya)
Offering Arghya to the moon is extremely important for those observing the fast. Milk, water, and white flowers are used for the offering. Break your fast after seeing the moon.
Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Method
• Take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
• Make a resolution for the fast and observe a complete fast or a fruit-only diet throughout the day.
• Clean the puja place and establish the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha.
• Offer Durva grass, fresh flowers, Modak, Laddoo, incense, and a lamp.
• Recite the Vrat Katha and chant the mantra "Om Gam Ganapataye Namah".
• Perform puja again in the evening and break the fast by offering Arghya to the moon.
Panchang and Special Conjunction of April 16, 2025
• Tithi: Tritiya of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh until 1:18 PM, then Chaturthi
• Yoga: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga throughout the day and night
• Nakshatra: Anuradha Nakshatra until 5:55 AM on Thursday
• Fast: Sankashti Ganesha Chaturthi Vrat
Rahukal (Inauspicious Time for Auspicious Activities)
City Time
Delhi 12:07 PM – 1:43 PM
Mumbai 12:39 PM – 2:13 PM
Lucknow 12:07 PM – 1:42 PM
Kolkata 11:37 AM – 1:12 PM
Chennai 12:09 PM – 1:42 PM
Ahmedabad 12:40 PM – 2:15 PM
Bhopal 12:20 PM – 1:56 PM
Chandigarh 12:23 PM – 2:00 PM
Sunrise and Sunset Time
• Sunrise: 5:54 AM
• Sunset: 6:47 PM
The Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat of 2025 is considered extremely auspicious for removing life's obstacles and fulfilling desires. If you perform the puja with faith and proper rituals on this day, you will surely receive happiness, peace, and prosperity in life with the grace of Lord Ganesha.
