A fast that removes every sorrow and crisis: Know everything about Pausha Sankashti Chaturthi:

1. Paush Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Know the exact date, time of worship and easy method, so that Ganpati fulfills every wish.
2. What is Akhurath Sankashti Chaturthi and why is it celebrated? Solution to all your doubts.

Paush Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: In our Hindu religion, every fast and festival has a deep meaning, which connects us to God. One such very special fast is ‘Akhurath Sankashti Chaturthi’. As the name suggests, this fast is considered to overcome every ‘crisis’ of life. This fast is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and it is believed that the person observing it gets special blessings of Lord Ganesha.

When is Akhurath Sankashti Chaturthi 2025?

According to the Hindu calendar, this fast is observed on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Paush month. In the year 2025, this fast 7 December, Sunday Will have to.

• When will Chaturthi Tithi start: December 7, 2025, 06:24 pm
• When will Chaturthi Tithi end: December 8, 2025, 04:03 pm
• Moonrise time: 7:55 pm

Sighting of the moon is very important during this fast. The fast is broken by worshiping Lord Ganesha only after moonrise in the evening.

Why do we keep this fast?

‘Sankashti’ itself means destroyer of troubles. According to beliefs, whoever meditates on Ganesha with full devotion on this day, difficulties start going away from his life. Especially, mothers observe this fast for the long life, good health and progress of their children. Lord Ganesha is considered the god of intelligence, good fortune and prudence. It is believed that by observing this fast:

• The troubles of life are reduced.
• One acquires wealth and knowledge.
• Confidence and ability to take right decisions increases.
• Every desire of the mind is fulfilled.

How to do easy puja at home?

The worship method of this fast is very simple. You can do this easily at home:

1. First of all, take bath and place the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha on a clean platform.
2. Dress them in clean clothes and apply sandalwood tilak.
3. Make sure to offer Durva (green grass) to Ganapati, because it is very dear to him.
4. Light a lamp of ghee and offer a garland of flowers.
5. Keep modak or gram flour laddus for offering, as these are Lord Ganesha’s favorite sweets.
6. After this, read the story of Ganesh Chalisa and Sankashti Vrat.
7. Finally, perform aarti of Lord Ganesha and pray to him for the happiness and peace of your family.

This fast teaches us that if we remember God with a true heart, then even the biggest difficulties become easy.