Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Lord Ganesha is considered the first worshiper in Sanatan Dharma. That means, first of all the remover of obstacles, Shri Ganesha is worshipped. Not only this, any auspicious and auspicious work is done only after worshiping Lord Ganesha. The Chaturthi date of every month of the Hindu calendar has been dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi fast is observed on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month.
Bhalchandra means the one on whose head the moon god resides. According to Hindu religious beliefs, by fasting on Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi and worshiping with rituals, even the biggest troubles of a person’s life are averted. All sorrows go away, but this year there is doubt in the minds of people regarding the fast of Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi that when will it be observed on 06 or 07 March? In such a situation, let us know the exact date of this fast. Also know its importance.
When is Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi?
According to the Panchang, Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month is starting tomorrow i.e. 06 March, Friday at 07:53 pm. It will end on Saturday, March 7 at 07:17 pm. During the fast of Sankashti Chaturthi, it is mandatory to have Chaturthi Tithi at the time of moonrise. Tomorrow the time of moonrise is 9.31 pm, so the fast of Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi will also be observed tomorrow on 06 March.
Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Method
On the day of Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi, wake up in the morning in Brahma Muhurta and take bath. Then wear clean clothes. After this, keep a chowki at a clean place for worship and spread a red colored cloth on it and place the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha. Light a lamp of pure cow ghee and incense in front of Lord Ganesha. Then anoint Lord Ganesha with Ganga water. Apply vermilion tilak to Lord Ganesha.
Then offer Akshat, yellow flowers and Durva. Because Durva is very dear to Lord Ganesha. After this, offer Modak or Motichoor laddus. Chant the mantra “Om Bhalchandraya Namah” during the puja. Read the fast story of Sankashti Chaturthi. Finally, perform the Aarti of Lord Ganesha with camphor. After moonrise, mix milk and Akshat in water and offer Arghya. Then break the fast.
Importance of Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi
The fast of Sankashti Chaturthi is considered to be the most auspicious occasion to get the blessings of Lord Ganesha. It is believed that fasting on Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi provides relief from financial problems. Besides, one gets the happiness of having good children and there is always happiness and peace in the family. Due to the effect of this fast, the obstacles coming in the way of work are removed.
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