Happy Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi, December 2019, readers! The holy day of Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi is believed to be of much importance for the Hindu community. Devotees worship Lord Ganesha on the sacred day of Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi. The observance of this festive day of Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi is believed to rid people of their conflicts, both in personal and professional life.

Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi is widely celebrated in parts of Western and Southern India, especially in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. As per Hindu Samvat calendar, there are two ‘Chaturthi Tithis’ in every month. The one which falls after the full moon during Krishna Paksha is called as Sankashti Chaturthi. It is also said that if the occasion of Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, the day becomes more auspicious. Sankashti Chaturthi 2019 Images And Wallpapers: Lord Ganesha Posters, HD Photos, WhatsApp Stickers And GIF Images For Free Download.

When will Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi be observed in December 2019?

As said earlier, there are two Sankashti Chaturthi in a month according to the Hindu calendar. Since the occasion of Sankashti Chaturthi is performed on every 4th day after the full moon or Purnimasi in every lunar month, this December 2019, it will be observed on December 15, i.e. Sunday.

If you are looking for important dates, events, and timings for Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi, then you can find them below – they are as per the dates in Hindu calendar, Vikram Samvat 2075-76.

Important Ganesha Sankashti Chaturthi December 2019 Dates:

• Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi Date: December 15, 2019, i.e. Sunday

• Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi December 2019 Begins - 07:18 AM on December 15

• Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi December 2019 Ends - 05:34 AM on December 16

What is the significance of Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi?

The day of Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi is one of the most significant days for the Hindu community is because Lord Shiva had announced Lord Ganesha as the superior of them all. The Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi day is also believed to be a very good and lucky day for those looking to begin their new ventures and business entities.

Devotees worship Lord Ganesha and also observe fast on this auspicious day. The ones who are observing a fast can only intake fruits, vegetables, peanuts, potato among other limited food items. It is not mandatory to keep a fast on this occasion but is said that Lord Ganesha makes his presence felt to his devotees on this planet, on this day, to those who do.

The day of Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi is also significant as it is said that the ones who are fasting, their troubles, obstacles, and problems get reduced. As the holy day of this auspicious Chaturthi nears, we at LatestLY wish every devotee a ‘Happy Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2019!’

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