About Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi
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According to the Amanta Hindu Panchang, Akhuratha Sankashti Vrat is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Margashirsha month (Purnimanta Pausha month). On the day of Akhuratha Sankashti, the Akhurtha form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped. 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. In ancient times, after being held captive by the monkey king Bali, the king of Lanka Ravana observed this great 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. Akhuratha Sankashti Vrat Katha describes how Ravana was captured by the monkey king Baali and how Ravana sought help from his maternal grandfather Pulastya Muni. Read the entire story to know how Ravana was freed from captivity by fasting for Lord Ganesha.
Deities & divine forms
Lord Ganesha is one of the most popular deities in Hindu Dharma. He is revered as Pratham Pujya i.e. He is worshipped first among all the deities. He is worshipped to remove all kinds of obstacles. The divine eight incarnations of Lord Ganesha are collectively known as Ashta Vinayaka. Vakratunda, Ekadanta, Mahodara and Gajanana are some popular forms of Ashta Vinayaka. 1. Om Gajananaya Namah। 2. Om Ganadhyakshaya Namah। 3. Om Vighnarajaya Namah। ... 107. Om Akrantachidachitprabhave Namah। 108. Om Shri Vighneshvaraya Namah। Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Ganesha is a collection of 108 divine names of Lord Ganesha. One can recite these names to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
How to celebrate Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2026
In ancient times, after being held captive by the monkey king Bali, the king of Lanka Ravana observed this great 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. Akhuratha Sankashti Vrat Katha describes how Ravana was captured by the monkey king Baali and how Ravana sought help from his maternal grandfather Pulastya Muni. Read the entire story to know how Ravana was freed from captivity by fasting for Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is one of the most popular deities in Hindu Dharma. He is revered as Pratham Pujya i.e. He is worshipped first among all the deities. He is worshipped to remove all kinds of obstacles.
Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 — FAQs
Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-12-26.
According to the Amanta Hindu Panchang, Akhuratha Sankashti Vrat is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Margashirsha month (Purnimanta Pausha month). On the day of Akhuratha Sankashti, the Akhurtha form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped. 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.
