Chaturthi
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Chaturthi(Sanskrit:चतुर्थी,romanized:Caturthī) refers to thefourth dayof a lunar fortnight in theHindu calendar.[1]
Festivals
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- Karak Chaturthi(Karvā Chauth): It is celebrated onChaturthīofKrishna Paksha(waning lunar phase) ofKārtikaMonth as per thePurnimantacalendar. During thisvrata,ParvatiandShivaare worshipped, along withKartikeyaandGanesha.The day is also known asVakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi.[2]
- Bahula Chaturthi (Bol Chauth): This Vrat is observed onChaturthiofKrishna PakshaofBhadrapadamonth as perPurnimantacalendar. The festival is characterized by worshipingDhenu/Gau Mata(holy cows) & their calves and decorating them. The day is also known asHeramba Ganpati Sankashti Chaturthi.[3]
- Sankashti Chaturthiis theChaturthi(4th day) of theKrishnaPaksha(waninglunar phase) afterPurnima(full moon). If this Chaturthi falls on aMangalvara(Tuesday) it is calledAngarki Chaturthi.On this day, the devotees observe strictvrata(fast). They conclude the fast at night after havingdarshan(auspicious sighting) of the moon preceded by prayers toGanesha.Devotees believe their wishes would be fulfilled if they pray on this auspicious day. The Ganapati Atharvashesha is recited to seek the blessings of Ganesha.
During each month, Ganesha is worshiped with a different name and peeta (lotus petals). On the Charturti day (4th day after new moon) of each month, the 'Sankashta Ganapathi Pooja' prayer is performed. Each ‘Vratha’ (strict fast) has a purpose and is explained to us by a story known as the ‘Vrata Katha’. This prayer offering has 13 Vrata Kathas, one for each month and the 13th story is for 'athika' (The Hindu calendar has one extra month every 4 years). The uniqueness of this vrata is that the story pertaining to that month alone has to be recited.
Month | Name of Ganesh in which the pooja is performed | Name of the peeta |
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Chaitra Masa | Vikata Maha Ganapati | Vinayaka Peeta |
Vaishaka Masa | Chanakra Raja Ekadanta Ganapathi | Srichakra Peeta |
Jeshta Masa | Krishna Pingala Maha Ganapati | Sri Shakthi Ganapathi Peeta |
Ashada Masa | Gajanana Ganapati | Vishnu Peeta |
Shravana Masa | Heramba Maha Ganapati | Ganapathi Peeta |
Bhadrapada Masa | Vignaraja Maha Ganapati | Vigneshwara Peeta |
Ashweeja Masa | Vakrathunda Maha Ganapati | Bhuvaneshwari Peeta |
Karthika Masa | Ganadipa Maha Ganapati | Shiva Peeta |
Margashira Masa | Akuratha Maha Ganapati | Durga Peeta |
Pushya Masa | Lambodara Maha Ganapati | Soura Peeta |
Maga Masa | Dvijapriya Maha Ganapati | Samanya deva Peeta |
Palguna Masa | Balachandra Maha Ganapati | Agama Peeta |
Adika Masa | Vibhuvana Palaka Maha Ganapati | Doorva Bilva Patra Peeta |
- Vinayaka Chaturthiis the Chaturthi after Amavasya or new moon. Devotees observe the fast for full day and night and meal is consumed the next day.
- This fast is mostly observed in Western and Southern India especially by theBrahmincommunity (SmartaorShaiva). The fast is supposed to be strict and only fruit, roots or vegetable products are supposed to be consumed.
- Angarki Sankashti ChaturthiIs the 4th day of the waning lunar phase after the full moon ing on Tuesday.
- Ganesh Chaturthiis one of prominent Chaturthi on which Ganesha makes his presence on the earth.
- Maghashukla chaturthi:Ganesh Jayanti
- Samvatsari(Kshamavani), falls onShukla PakshaBhadrapad.
- Nagula Chaviti
References
[edit]- ^wisdomlib.org (2018-05-19)."Caturthi, Caturthī: 7 definitions".wisdomlib.org.Retrieved2022-11-23.
- ^Sharma, Yash Karan.Encyclopedia of Astrological Remedies.All India Federation of Astrologers' Societies.
- ^"Bahula Chaturthi 2022: श्री कृष्ण को समर्पित है बहुला चतुर्थी का व्रत, संतान प्राप्ति के लिए इस विधि से करें पूजा | bahula chaturthi 2022 vratd date tithi and shubh muhurat puja vidhi of krishna chauth | Hindi News".zeenews.india.Retrieved2022-10-14.