Sakat Chauth Vrat & Puja
According to Hindu scriptures, Sakat Chauth celebrated in the month of Magha has a special significance. On this day, the mother, praying for the long life of her offspring, worships Lord Ganesha, and fasts throughout the day in an uninterrupted manner. This festival of Sakat Chauth is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, because according to Hindu beliefs, there was a great crisis on the life of Lord Ganesha on the day of Sakat. This year, Sakat Chauth is on Sunday, 31 January. It is believed that, on this day, a mother who observes Lord Ganesha and fasts with complete rituals, her children are always healthy. Lord Ganesha has special grace on them.
Sakat Chauth – 31 January
Day – Sunday (2021)
Time of Moonrise: 8: 41 AM
Puja Vidhi
Take a bath early in the morning and wear red clothes.
Worship Lord Ganesha.
During the time of worship, do not forget to offer your reverence to the idol of Goddess Lakshmi.
Fast for the day without consuming water.
Offer Arghya to the moon at night, worship Ganesha and then break the fast with fruits.
If possible, eat only sweet dishes in fruit, do not consume rock salt.
Chanting Ganesh Mantra on this day while worshipping is said to be very fruitful. It is also very auspicious to offer 21 Durva to Lord Ganesha while chanting Ganesh Mantra.
Apart from this, Lord Ganesha loves Ladoos very much. On such an auspicious day, you can offer Bundi laddoo along with other parts in the worship of this day. Apart from Ladoos, it is considered auspicious to offer items made from sugarcane, sweet potato, jaggery, sesame, laddu and ghee made from jaggery.
Sakat Chauth Puja Vidhi & Significance
All the fasts and festivals which are a part of the Hindu religion and culture have some sort of associations with a particular deity. Similarly, this fast of Sakat Chauth is considered to be related to Lord Ganesha. On this day, there is a tradition of worshipping Lord Ganesha. It is believed that Lord Ganesha showers blessings of happiness and prosperity to anyone who observes the fast of Sakat Chauth. Apart from this, this fast is considered to be the best with regards to long-term wishes of one’s children.
Not only this, if there is any obstacle, hindrance or problem related to studies in the life of your children, then this fast observed by the mothers eradicates the problem or discomfort of the child. The grace and blessings of Lord Ganesha remain showered on such children. On this day, mothers fast for their children and sesame, jaggery, sugarcane, etc. are offered to Lord Ganesha on this day’s enjoyment.
