Chaturthi of every month is considered to be the day of worship of Bhagwan Shri Ganesh. Magh Krishna Chaturthi is celebrated as Sakat Chauth. On this day, women fast for the longevity and success of their children. And after the disturbance, Shri Ganesha gives Riddhi-siddhi to his children.
Sakat Chauth 2024 Date: Monday, 29 January 2024 | Moonrise on Sakat Chauth Day - 9:10 PM [Delhi]
During the fasting routine, women keep the Nirjala (without water) fast throughout the day and in the evening, worship Bhagwan Ganesh and take water only after offering Arghya to the Moon.
Sakat Chauth fast in Rajasthan is dedicated to Mata Sakat. Sankat Chauth Mata Temple is located in village Sakat, 60 km from Alwar.
It is glorified to offer laddus, reed, sweet potato (ganji), guava, jaggery and ghee made of sesame and jaggery as naivedya, therefore Sakat Chauth is also known as Til Chauth and Tilkut Chauth.
| Related Name | Til Chauth, Tilakut Chauth, Mahi Chauth, Tilkuta Chauth, Sankat Chauth, Vakra Tundi Chaturthi |
| Begins Tithi | Magha Krishna Chaturthi |
| Celebrations | Fast, Shri Ganesh Mantra, Vrat Katha, Bhajan, Kirtan |
Updated: Sep 27, 2024 16:42 PM