About Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi
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According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Kartika month (Purnimanta Margashirsha month) is celebrated as day of Ganadhipa Sankashti. A oneday fast is observed on the day of Ganadhipa Sankashti. On this day, Ganadhipa form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped. Ganadhipa means the ruler of Ganas or the lord of Ganas. According to the Ganadhipa Sankashti Katha, Lord Hanumana observed this fast on the instructions of Pakshiraja Sampati. It was due to the influence of this virtuous fast that Hanumana Ji crossed the vast ocean. By worshipping Ganesha Ji with full devotion and fasting on the day of Ganadhipa Sankashti, even the most unlikly wishes are fulfilled. Ganadhipa Sankashti Vrat Katha is described in which Lord Hanumana observed the Sankashti Vrat to cross the ocean. The story of Maharaja Dashratha and Shravan Kumara is also mentioned in this Vrat Katha. It is recited on the day of Ganadhipa Sankashti Vrat.
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 Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi 2026
According to the Ganadhipa Sankashti Katha, Lord Hanumana observed this fast on the instructions of Pakshiraja Sampati. It was due to the influence of this virtuous fast that Hanumana Ji crossed the vast ocean. By worshipping Ganesha Ji with full devotion and fasting on the day of Ganadhipa Sankashti, even the most unlikly wishes are fulfilled. Ganadhipa Sankashti Vrat Katha is described in which Lord Hanumana observed the Sankashti Vrat to cross the ocean. The story of Maharaja Dashratha and Shravan Kumara is also mentioned in this Vrat Katha. It is recited on the day of Ganadhipa Sankashti Vrat. 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.
Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 — FAQs
Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on 2026-11-27.
According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Kartika month (Purnimanta Margashirsha month) is celebrated as day of Ganadhipa Sankashti. A oneday fast is observed on the day of Ganadhipa Sankashti. On this day, Ganadhipa form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped. Ganadhipa means the ruler of Ganas or the lord of Ganas.
