Sankatahara Chaturthi
The fourth day after the full moon, sacred to Lord Ganesha — the most powerful day to worship Ganapathy for the removal of all obstacles.
Morning Abhishekam & Evening Puja (Chaturthi)
Full day observance
Tithi-Based
About This Ceremony
Sankatahara Chaturthi falls on the Chaturthi (4th day) of the Krishna Paksha (waning moon phase) each month. 'Sankatahara' means 'remover of difficulties' — this is the day when Lord Ganesha's power to dissolve obstacles is at its most potent. At Sri Aadhi Varahi Temple, the Sankatahara Chaturthi celebrations centre around Sri Uchishta Maha Ganapathy. Special Abhishekam with Panchamritam (five nectars), elaborate flower decoration, and the offering of Modakam (sweet dumplings — Ganesha's favourite food) are the highlights of the ceremony. Devotees observe a fast throughout the day and break it only after sighting the moon at night and completing the evening puja. The fast and worship on this day are believed to remove all forms of Sankata (difficulties) — whether financial, health-related, educational, or spiritual. The Ganapathy Homam (fire ritual) is also performed on this day for maximum efficacy.
Significance
This is the most powerful monthly occasion to invoke Ganesha's grace. Fasting and worship on this day removes even the most entrenched obstacles in life.
Offerings
- Modakam
- Appam
- Fruits
- Durva grass
- Arugampul
Associated Deity
A rare and powerful Tantric form of Lord Ganesha, worshipped for the removal of all obstacles and the fulfilment of desires.
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