Sakat Chaturthi fast is organized on the Chaturthi of Magh month to wish for the well-being of the children. This year, Sakat Chaturthi fast will be observed on 17 January 2025. On this day, parents keep a fast to pray for the long life and bright future of their children. Mothers observe Nirjala fast on this day and break their fast after seeing the moon in the evening. The fast is considered completed only after this process. After offering Arghya to the moon, satvik food can be consumed, and water is not drunk until the moon rises.
What to offer to Lord Ganesha
On Sakat Chaturthi, Durva and betel nut should be offered to Lord Ganesha in worship. The form of Lord Ganesha is made by tying betel nut in a Kalave. On this day, items made from sesame seeds and seasonal fruits are also offered. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Ganesha on Sakat Chauth, Lord Ganesha is pleased and blesses the children with a long life. Keep in mind that Tulsi Dal should never be offered to Ganpati. On this day, a goat is made from sesame seeds and it is cut with a coin through the children.
puja time
In most places, a fast is taken in the morning, and then Lord Ganesha is worshiped in the evening. First of all Lord Ganesha is worshipped, after that the story of the fast is read. When the moon rises, various things are offered by offering Arghya to the moon. At the end, after performing the Aarti and paying obeisance, a wish is made for the long life of the child.
Sakat Chaturthi fast is especially important for the safety and well-being of children. The worship done on this day brings happiness to the parents.
