Worship Lord Ganesha on Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi - May 16, 2025

In Sanatan Dharma, every Chaturthi dedicated to Lord Ganesha holds spiritual importance but the Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi of Jyeshtha month is considered especially auspicious. Falling on May 16 this year, it is observed to seek the blessings of Ekadanta, a revered form of Ganpati known to remove obstacles and grant peace.

Why This Sankashti Chaturthi Is Unique

This day is not just a vrat; it is a sacred opportunity to invoke Ganpati’s grace in your life. Observed during the Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month, it is associated with Lord Ganesha's one-tusked form, Ekadanta. Devotees believe that observing fast and worshipping sincerely on this day helps overcome emotional and familial difficulties, especially related to children. It is also said to calm the negative influence of the Moon and remove the stigma of dishonor.

One essential point to remember: this fast is completed only after moonrise, as offering Arghya to the Moon is a vital part of the ritual.

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Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Vidhi

1. Begin your day early with a bath and wear clean, traditional clothes.
2. Clean your puja space and place a Ganesh murti or photo on a chowki.
3. Offer sandalwood, turmeric, kumkum, rice (akshat) and fresh flowers.
4. Light a diya and incense sticks.
5. Offer modaks or laddus, Ganpati’s favorite, along with fruits and dry sweets.
6. Read or listen to the Sankashti Vrat Katha.
7. Chant Ganesh mantras or recite the Ganesh Chalisa with devotion.
8. Perform aarti, offer naivedya (bhog) and distribute prasad.
9. Keep a fast through the day; if unable, take fruits or milk.
10. After moonrise, offer Arghya to the Moon and then break the fast.

Powerful Ganesh Mantras for the Day

While worshipping Ganapati, do chant the mantras of Ganesha. This gives you the special blessings of Bappa.

1. Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra

Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Karyeshu Sarvada

Meaning: O Lord with a curved trunk, a massive body and the brilliance of a million suns, please remove all obstacles from my work, always and in every task.

2. Om Shreem Gam Saubhagya Ganapataye Mantra

Om Shreem Gam Saubhagya Ganapataye Varavarda Sarva Janma Mein Vashamanya Namah

Meaning: O auspicious Lord Ganesha, who grants boons in every birth, we pray for your grace so that all obstacles are removed and we may live a joyful life.

3. Ekadantaya Vidmahe Mantra (Ganesh Gayatri)

Om Ekadantaya Vidmahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi Tanno Danti Prachodayat

Meaning: We meditate upon the one-tusked Lord (Ekadanta) and focus on his curved trunk. May that Danti (Ganapati) inspire and enlighten our intellect.

4. Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Glaum Gam Ganapataye Mantra

Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Glaum Gam Ganapataye Vara Varada Sarvajanam Me Vashamanaya Swaha

Meaning: I bow to Lord Ganesha, the giver of boons, who grants desires and helps control the minds and hearts of all beings.

Auspicious Timings (Muhurat) for May 16, 2025

According to the Panchang, the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month starts on 16 May at 4:02 am. This date will end the next day on 17 May at 5:13 am. On the basis of Udayatithi, the fast of Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi is on Friday, 16 May.

Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 is in 2 Shubh Yoga

Siddha and Sadhya Yoga are being formed on the day of Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi. Siddha Yoga will remain from morning till 7:15 am. After that Sadhya Yoga will be there. You can worship Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi in Siddha Yoga, while the moon's arghya will be given in Sadhya Yoga. On Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi, Mool Nakshatra will remain till 4:07 pm, after that there is Purvashadha Nakshatra.

Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 Muhurat

Muhurat Type	Time
Brahma Muhurta	04:06 AM to 04:48 AM
Labh-Unnati Muhurta	07:12 AM to 08:54 AM
Amrit-Sarvottam Muhurta	08:54 AM to 10:36 AM
Abhijeet Muhurta	11:50 AM to 12:45 PM
Nishita Muhurta	11:57 PM to 12:38 AM

Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 Moonrise Time

On the day of Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi, those who fast wait for the moonrise. The moon of Krishna Paksha rises late. The moonrise on Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi will be at 10:39 PM. During this time, offer water to the moon and worship it. After that, complete the fast by partaking the food.

Time of Shivavas on Sankashti Chaturthi

On the day of Sankashti Chaturthi, Shivavas will be on Kailash. From the morning of that day till 5:13 am on Saturday, the next day, Shivavas is on Kailash. After that, Shivavas is on Nandi. If there is Shivavas, Rudrabhishek is performed.

Moonrise and Arghya Time

Moonrise on Sankashti Chaturthi is expected at 10:39 PM. After moonrise, fill a silver or brass pot with water, add cow milk, rice and white flowers. Offer this Arghya to the Moon, remembering Lord Chandra and pray for peace, well-being and protection from negative karma. Only after this should you break the fast.

Chandra Puja Mantra

Gaganārṇava-māṇikya Chandra Dākṣāyaṇīpate Gṛihāṇārghyam Mayā Dattam Gaṇeśa-Pratirūpaka

Meaning: O Moon, the gem of the ocean-like sky, consort of Daksha's daughter Rohini and the one resembling Lord Ganesha, please accept the Arghya (ritual offering) I humbly present to you.

Divine Connection of Ekadanta

Among the eight powerful forms of Ganesha, Ekadanta is a symbol of resilience and strength. According to tradition, Lord Parshuram once struck Ganesha with his axe, breaking one of his tusks. Since then, this form has been worshipped for its strength in overcoming obstacles and defeating ego.

Worshipping Ekadanta on this day is believed to remove fear, heal ailments and bring divine blessings into one’s life.

FAQs

1. When is Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi in 2025? Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi falls on Friday, May 16, 2025. The Chaturthi Tithi begins at 4:02 AM on May 16 and ends at 5:13 AM on May 17.

2. What is the moonrise time on May 16, 2025, for Arghya? The moonrise time for Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi is 10:39 PM. Offering Arghya to the moon at this time is essential to complete the vrat.

3. Can I perform Rudrabhishek on this Sankashti Chaturthi? Yes, you can perform Rudrabhishek as Shivavas is on Kailash from the morning of May 16 until 5:13 AM on May 17, which is considered highly auspicious.

4. What offerings are best for Lord Ganesha on this day? Lord Ganesha loves modaks and laddus. Offering fresh durva grass, red flowers (hibiscus), sandalwood, and fruits is also considered very auspicious.

5. Which mantras should be chanted during the puja? You can chant "Vakratunda Mahakaya," the Ganesh Gayatri Mantra "Om Ekadantaya Vidmahe," or "Om Shreem Gam Saubhagya Ganapataye" to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings.