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Chaturthi Tithi
Chaturthi is a lunar tithi of the Hindu panchang. Below are the ruling deity, vrat, religious significance and what to do or avoid on Chaturthi tithi in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Shukla Paksha
Ruling deity
Lord Ganesha
Vrat / festival
Ganesh Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi, Vinayak Chaturthi
Significance
Chaturthi is the favourite tithi of Ganpati Bappa. Worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day removes all obstacles from life and fulfils cherished wishes.
What to do
Ganesha worship, offer modaks, offer durva grass, recite Ganesh Chalisa
What to avoid
Viewing the moon, speaking lies
Worship mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Krishna Paksha
Ruling deity
Lord Ganesha
Vrat / festival
Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat (with moonrise)
Significance
Sankashti Chaturthi carries special significance in the Krishna Paksha. The fast is broken only after sighting the moon at night.
What to do
Ganesha worship, sight the moon at night, offer modaks
What to avoid
Anger, untrue words
Worship mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
⚠️ This information is based on traditional panchang calculations and is meant as general guidance. For important ceremonies such as marriage or Griha Pravesh, please confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit or acharya. Timings can shift slightly by city as sunrise and sunset differ.