About Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi
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According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Vaishakha month (Purnimanta Jyeshtha month) is celebrated as day of Ekadanta Sankashti. On this day, Ekadanta form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped. Lord Ekadanta is considered to be one of the Ashtavinayaka forms of Ganesha. Ekadanta Ganesha literally means Ganesha with one tooth. According to Hindu scriptures, once when Ganesha stopped Lord Parashurama from meeting Lord Shiva, Lord Parashurama hit Ganesha with His axe, due to which one of His teeth broke and He became famous as Ekadanta. According to the Ashtavinayaka origin story described in Mudgalpurana, Lord Ganesha appeared in the form of Ekadanta to protect the gods from the atrocities of a demon named Madasura. Fearing Lord Ekadanta, Madasura accepted his defeat and went to Patala Loka forever. Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha related to a Brahmin named Dayadeva who lived in the kingdom of King Prithu is given here. This story is recited on the day of Ekadanta Sankashti Vrat. By reciting and listening to the Vrat Katha, one gets the full benefits of the fast.
Deities & divine forms
Lord Ekadanta is the second of the Ashta Vinayaka forms of Lord Ganesha. According to Hindu legends, Lord Ekadanta appeared to protect the world from the tyranny of the demons Madasura and Ganasura. It is also believed that Lord Vishnu worshipped Lord Ekadanta to obtain the Chintamani gem. 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.
How to celebrate Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi 2026
According to the Ashtavinayaka origin story described in Mudgalpurana, Lord Ganesha appeared in the form of Ekadanta to protect the gods from the atrocities of a demon named Madasura. Fearing Lord Ekadanta, Madasura accepted his defeat and went to Patala Loka forever. Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha related to a Brahmin named Dayadeva who lived in the kingdom of King Prithu is given here. This story is recited on the day of Ekadanta Sankashti Vrat. By reciting and listening to the Vrat Katha, one gets the full benefits of the fast. Lord Ekadanta is the second of the Ashta Vinayaka forms of Lord Ganesha. According to Hindu legends, Lord Ekadanta appeared to protect the world from the tyranny of the demons Madasura and Ganasura. It is also believed that Lord Vishnu worshipped Lord Ekadanta to obtain the Chintamani gem.
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 — FAQs
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-05-05.
According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Vaishakha month (Purnimanta Jyeshtha month) is celebrated as day of Ekadanta Sankashti. On this day, Ekadanta form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped. Lord Ekadanta is considered to be one of the Ashtavinayaka forms of Ganesha. Ekadanta Ganesha literally means Ganesha with one tooth. According to Hindu scriptures, once when Ganesha stopped Lord Parashurama from meeting Lord Shiva, Lord Parashurama hit Ganesha with His axe, due to which one of His teeth broke and He became famous as Ekadanta.
