About Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi
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According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Ashwina month (Purnimanta Kartika month) is celebrated as day of Vakratunda Sankashti. On the occasion of Vakratunda Sankashti, the Vakratunda form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped and fasted for. Lord Ganesha has taken different forms for various reasons. The first form of the Ashtavinayaka forms of Ganesha is known as Lord Vakratunda. Vakratunda Ganesha refers to Ganesha with a crooked trunk. However, in Mudgala Purana, Lord Vakratunda has been described as having a crooked face. Descriptions about the Ashtavinayaka forms of Lord Ganesha are found in various religious texts like Mudgal Purana. According to Hindu legends, Lord Ganesha took the Vakratunda form to kill the demon named Matsarasura. Ultimately, after being defeated by Ganesha in the war, Matsarasura saved his life by pleading for forgiveness. The festival of Karwa Chauth is celebrated on this day in the North Indian states. On the occasion of Karwa Chauth, women observe a Nirjala Vrat i.e. fast without water to pray for the long life of their husbands and break their fast only after offering Arghya to the Lord Chandra. Karwa Chauth is also called Karak Chaturthi.
Deities & divine forms
Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha related to Agastya Muni, Vritrasura and Devaraja Indra is described here. By reading and listening to this story on Vakratunda Sankashti, one gets the complete results of the fast and Lord Ganesha is pleased. Vakratunda is the first among the Ashta Vinayaka forms of Lord Ganesha. According to the Mudgala Purana, Lord Ganesha assumed the form of Vakratunda to destroy the demon Matsarasura. As per another legend, Lord Vakratunda manifested to protect Indra and other deities from the demon Dambhasura. 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.
How to celebrate Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi 2026
Descriptions about the Ashtavinayaka forms of Lord Ganesha are found in various religious texts like Mudgal Purana. According to Hindu legends, Lord Ganesha took the Vakratunda form to kill the demon named Matsarasura. Ultimately, after being defeated by Ganesha in the war, Matsarasura saved his life by pleading for forgiveness. The festival of Karwa Chauth is celebrated on this day in the North Indian states. On the occasion of Karwa Chauth, women observe a Nirjala Vrat i.e. fast without water to pray for the long life of their husbands and break their fast only after offering Arghya to the Lord Chandra. Karwa Chauth is also called Karak Chaturthi. Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha related to Agastya Muni, Vritrasura and Devaraja Indra is described here. By reading and listening to this story on Vakratunda Sankashti, one gets the complete results of the fast and Lord Ganesha is pleased.
Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 — FAQs
Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on 2026-10-29.
According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Ashwina month (Purnimanta Kartika month) is celebrated as day of Vakratunda Sankashti. On the occasion of Vakratunda Sankashti, the Vakratunda form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped and fasted for. Lord Ganesha has taken different forms for various reasons. The first form of the Ashtavinayaka forms of Ganesha is known as Lord Vakratunda. Vakratunda Ganesha refers to Ganesha with a crooked trunk. However, in Mudgala Purana, Lord Vakratunda has been described as having a crooked face.
