About Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi
Last updated:
According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Bhadrapada month (Purnimanta Ashwina month) is celebrated as day of Vighnaraja Sankashti. On this occasion, Lord Vighnaraja is worshipped and fast is observed. Lord Vighnaraja is the seventh form in Ashta Vinayaka forms of Lord Ganesha. Worshipping this form of Ganesha removes all kinds of obstacles and brings success in work. According to Hindu legends, once upon a Lord Ganesha appeared to kill Vighnasura, but after seeing the power and bravery of Lord Ganesha, Vighnasura took refuge in Him. Lord Ganesha was pleased when Vighnasura apologized and praised Him. Lord Ganesha told Him to ask for a boon. Vighnasura requested to add his name to the name of Lord Ganesha as a boon. Therefore, to fulfill the boon, Lord Ganesha became known as Vighnaraja. According to the description related to the emergence of Lord Vighnaraja in Mudgal Purana, Lord Ganesha appeared as Lord Vighnaraja to kill the demon named Mamtasura. In Dwapara Yuga, Lord Krishna had observed this great fast on the advice of Lomasha Rishi to get His kidnapped grandson Aniruddha. As a result of the fast, He killed Banasura and freed Aniruddha.
Deities & divine forms
The Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha which is based on Usha, daughter of Banasura and Aniruddha, grandson of Lord Krishna is given here. This story is recited during Vighnaraja Sankashti Vrat which is observed to get rid of all kinds of obstacles. In the Hindu scriptures, Lord Vighnaraja is described as the seventh form among the Ashta Vinayak manifestations of Lord Ganesha. He appeared to subdue the pride of a powerful demon named Mamatasura. Overwhelmed by the might of Lord Vighnaraja, Mamatasura ultimately surrendered to Him. 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 Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi 2026
According to Hindu legends, once upon a Lord Ganesha appeared to kill Vighnasura, but after seeing the power and bravery of Lord Ganesha, Vighnasura took refuge in Him. Lord Ganesha was pleased when Vighnasura apologized and praised Him. Lord Ganesha told Him to ask for a boon. Vighnasura requested to add his name to the name of Lord Ganesha as a boon. Therefore, to fulfill the boon, Lord Ganesha became known as Vighnaraja. According to the description related to the emergence of Lord Vighnaraja in Mudgal Purana, Lord Ganesha appeared as Lord Vighnaraja to kill the demon named Mamtasura. In Dwapara Yuga, Lord Krishna had observed this great fast on the advice of Lomasha Rishi to get His kidnapped grandson Aniruddha. As a result of the fast, He killed Banasura and freed Aniruddha. The Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha which is based on Usha, daughter of Banasura and Aniruddha, grandson of Lord Krishna is given here. This story is recited during Vighnaraja Sankashti Vrat which is observed to get rid of all kinds of obstacles.
Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 — FAQs
Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on 2026-09-29.
According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Bhadrapada month (Purnimanta Ashwina month) is celebrated as day of Vighnaraja Sankashti. On this occasion, Lord Vighnaraja is worshipped and fast is observed. Lord Vighnaraja is the seventh form in Ashta Vinayaka forms of Lord Ganesha. Worshipping this form of Ganesha removes all kinds of obstacles and brings success in work.
