Sankashti Chaturthi, also known as Sankatahara Chaturthi and Sankashti, is an auspicious day in every lunar month of the Hindu calendar dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This day falls on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha. According to the Amanta Hindu Panchang, Akhuratha Sankashti Vrat is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Margashirsha month, which corresponds to November or December in the Gregorian calendar. On the day of Akhuratha Sankashti, the Akhurtha form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped by devotees with great devotion. This year, Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

According to drikpanchang, the moonrise time on Sankashti Day will be at 19:50 pm. The Chaturthi Tithi begins at 18:24 on December 07, 2025 and will end at 16:03 on December 08, 2025. In this article, let’s know more about Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 date, timings, shubh muhurat, puja rituals and more. Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi Wishes and Images: Send Messages, Quotes, Greetings and Ganpati Bappa HD Wallpapers on this Day.

Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 Date

Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 falls on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 Timings

  • The moonrise time on Sankashti Day will be at 19:50 pm.

  • The Chaturthi Tithi begins at 18:24 on December 07, 2025 and will end at 16:03 on December 08, 2025.

Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Rituals

  1. On the day of Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi, devotees worship the Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles with great devotion.

  2. Devotees wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes. It is believed that fasting on this day brings prosperity, peace, and positive energy.

  3. On Sankashti Chaturthi, devotees observe a strict fast. They break the fast at night after having darshan (auspicious sight) of the moon preceded by prayers to Ganesha.

  4. Devotees believe their wishes will be fulfilled if they pray on this day.

  5. Observing this fast is believed to reduce problems, as Ganesha is the remover of all obstacles and the supreme lord of intelligence.

  6. Before moonlight, the Ganapati Atharvasheersha is recited to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha.

  7. The fast is broken only after moonrise, where devotees worship the moon and the fast is broken with prasad.

Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi Significance

Each month’s Sankashti has a different name and significance based on the moon cycle and deity form of Ganesha. In the name Akhuratha Sankashti, Akhu means mouse and Ratha means charioteer, i.e., Akhurtha Ganesha means Lord Ganesha with a chariot of a mouse. This form of Lord Ganesha is considered extremely auspicious and fortunate. Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi Images and HD Wallpapers for Free Download Online: Send Photos, GreetingsTo Celebrate the Day Dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

As per religious records, in ancient times, after being held captive by the King Bali, the King of Lanka Ravana observed this fast on the advice of his maternal grandfather Pulastya Muni. As a result of this fast, Ravana was freed from captivity. In Dwaparyug, on the advice of Lord Krishna, Dharmaraja Yudhishthira also observed this fast, due to the effect of which he regained his kingdom.

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