Sankashti chaturthi:

Sankashti Chaturthi, [1] also known as Sankatahara Chaturthi and Sankashti , is a holy day in every lunar month of the Hindu calendar dedicated to the Hindu god Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi, also known as Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi, is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is observed on the Chaturthi (fourth day) of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the Ashadha month, according to the Amanta Hindu calendar. Sankashti means deliverance during troubled times. Lord Ganesha, the supreme lord of intelligence, symbolizes the remover of all obstacles. Hence it is believed that one can get rid of all obstacles by observing this fast. Learn the date, moonrise time, puja rituals, fasting rules, and dos and don’ts for Sankashti Chaturthi 2025. Follow this guide to get Ganesha’s blessings.