When is Sankashti Chaturthi in 2013 ? , 2013 Sankashti Chaturthi Dates , Sankashti Cahturthi 2013 , Sankata Hara Chaturthi 2013 .
The most favorite day of the month for Lord Ganesh is the Chaviti or the fourth day of the month. The chaviti or the fourth day of the month of the Krishna Paksha or waning pahse of the moon is known as Sankashti Cahturthi. Sankashti Chaturthi is also known as Sankata Hara Chaturthi or Sankata Vimochana Cahturthi. The following table gives the Sankashti Chaturthi dates for 2013
| Date | Sankashti /Angarika Chaturthi | Moon Rise Timings |
|---|---|---|
1st January 2013 | Angarika Chaturthi | 21:20 |
30th January 2013 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 21:00 |
1st March 2013 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 21:42 |
30th March 2013 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 21:29 |
28th April 2013 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 21:23 |
28th May 2013 | Angarika Chaturthi | 22:05 |
26th June 2013 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 21:33 |
25th July 2013 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20:55 |
24th August 2013 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20:58 |
22nd September 2013 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20:16 |
22nd October 2013 | Angarika Chaturthi | 20:29 |
21st November 2013 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20:48 |
21st December 2013 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 21:10 |
Devotees of Lord Ganesha treat Sankashti Chaturthi as one of the most important days. Devotees of Lord Ganesha observe the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat. It is believed that by observing the Sankashti Chatuthi Vrat one is freed from all his difficulties also known as Sankat.
Devotees observe a day long fast on Sankashti Chaturthi. In the night after seeing the Moon, devotees worship Lord Ganesha. After praying to Lord Ganesha, devotees eat the offering that is made to Lord Ganesha as dineer.
Devotees would also take care that they visit any Ganesha Temple on Sankashti Chaturthi Day.
