Mark Your Calendar: Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi on November 11, 2025

The Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat, a day dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha, will be observed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. This sacred fast is kept on the Chaturthi Tithi (fourth day) of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the month of Margashirsha. Devotees undertake this fast to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings for the removal of obstacles, happiness, and prosperity. The fast is traditionally broken after sighting the moon and offering prayers to it.Important Timings for the Vrat:Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 01:58 PM on November 11, 2025Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 04:31 PM on November 12, 2025Moonrise Time: 07:44 PM on November 11, 2025Puja Vidhi (Worship Rituals):On the day of the vrat, devotees should wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. The puja is typically performed in the evening. An idol or picture of Lord Ganesha should be placed on a clean platform. The deity is then worshipped with offerings such asdurva grass, flowers, incense sticks, a lamp (diya), and seasonal fruits. A special part of the offering includesmodaks orladdoos, which are considered Lord Ganesha's favorite sweets. During the puja, devotees recite the Sankashti Chaturthi vrat katha (story of the fast) and chant Ganesha mantras. The fast is concluded after seeing the moon and making an offering (arghya) to it.Significance and Beliefs:It is believed that observing the Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi fast with devotion can help alleviate all troubles from one's life. Worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day is said to fulfill all desires and bring good fortune. Chanting specific Ganesha mantras is also considered highly beneficial for attracting positive energy and success.