Ganesh Chaturthi
Today, is SANKASHTI CHATURTHI -
The fourth day after new moon and fourth day after full moon in the
Hindu calendar is observed as Chaturthi and is dedicated to Lord
Ganesha. The monthly Chaturthi day which falls after full moon in which a
fast (fasting) is observed is known as Sankashti Chaturthi. The fast
ends on the day after moonrise. Special Ganesh pujas are done in the
evening. When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on Tuesday, it is known as
Angaraki Chatutrhi and it is considered highly auspicious.The benefits
of Chaturthi fasting include material progress, happiness and
fulfillment of desires. The importance of Chaturthi vrat was explained
by Lord Krishna to Yudhishtira, the Pandvas. It is also mentioned in the
Narasimha Purana and Bhavishaya Purana.
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