Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi on October 29: puja method and moonrise time

The Sankashti Chaturthi of October falls on Thursday, October 29, and will be known as Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi. The fast is observed on the Chaturthi tithi of the Krishna Paksha every month. According to religious belief, worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day removes obstacles from life and brings happiness and prosperity.

According to the Panchang, the Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi fast will be observed on Thursday, October 29. The date falls on the Chaturthi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Kartik. It is traditional to worship Ganapati and keep a fast on this day. In some places, Karva Chauth will also be observed on the same day.

On the timing of the tithi, the Panchang says the Chaturthi tithi will begin at about 1:06 am on October 29 and end at about 10:09 pm the same day. The timings may differ slightly depending on the calendar and the method of calculation, so it is advisable to confirm them with the calendar used in your area.

On the day of Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi, Ganapati is worshipped in the evening. For this, place an idol or picture of Ganapati in the home shrine or at a clean spot in the house. Then light a lamp, offer durva grass and flowers, and present fruit or modak as bhog. After this, chant a Ganesha mantra and read or listen to the story of the fast.

According to religious belief, Lord Ganesha is worshipped on Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi with the wish for devotion, wisdom, peace and happiness. Devotees keep the fast according to their faith and family tradition. Whether to fast depends on each person's own faith, and it is also important to take care of one's health and convenience.

The moonrise time is also worth knowing. The moon is likely to rise at about 8:17 pm on October 29. The time may differ in other cities. On Sankashti Chaturthi it is traditional to worship the moon and offer prayers after it appears. Those observing the fast can perform this ritual according to the moonrise time in their area.