Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Date, Time, Puja Rituals, Mantras, And Significance In Adhik Maas

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Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: In Hinduism, Vibhuvana Sankashti holds immense significance and this day is only observed in Adhik Maas, which comes every three years. There are numerous Sankashthi Chaturthi and each one has its own meaning, name and Peetha.

Adhik Maas or Purushottam Maas is very popular and the result increases manifold during this month, be it happiness, or prosperity. There is a belief that worshipping Lord Ganesha helps one to get rid of all troubles. So, by doing Vibhuvan Sankashti Puja, one can get rid of all troubles.

Through this post, let us know the date, time, puja rituals, worship method and significance associated with Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi 2023.

Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Date and Time
According to the Panchang, Vibhuvan Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on Chaturthi Tithi (4th day) of Krishna Paksha in Sawan month i.e., August 4, 2023. Chaturthi Tithi will begin on 4 August 2023 at 12:45 pm and Chaturthi tithi will end on 5 August 2023 at 09:39 am. The moonrise on Sankashti Day is 4 August 2023 at 09:20 pm. Further, the auspicious time of Moon Puja will be after the moonrise and on this day moonrise will be at 09.10 pm.

Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Significance
'Sankashti' is a term that originated from the Sanskrit language, which means liberation from difficult times. Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is known as the remover of obstacles and the one who gives his devotees the power to remove problems from their lives. However, one can also worship Lord Shiva, who is the father of Lord Ganesha on this day.

At night, one worships the Moon and follows all the rituals associated with the puja. It is said that by offering Arghya to the moon one gets happiness, peace and wealth. Devotees also observe fast on this day for both strength as well as intelligence.

According to the Hindu Calendar, there are two Chaturthi Tithis. One which falls after the full moon (Purnima) during Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi, and the other one is observed in the New Moon (Amavasya) during Adhik Maas. Therefore, this Sankashti, Vibhuvana Palaka Maha Ganpati will be worshipped and the name of the Peetha is Durva Bilva Patra Peetha.

Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Puja Rituals
On this day, one needs to wake up early in the morning and take a bath and keep fast for the entire day. They need to clean the puja room where the puja is performed and place the idol of Lord Ganesha on a wooden plank. The idol is then decorated with yellow clothes, flowers and Durva grass. Then a traditional ghee lamp is lit, along with incense sticks. Ganesha's favourite sweet Modak, bananas and meetha paan are offered.

The Sankashti Puja is performed in the evening, aarti dedicated to Lord Ganesha is done, Bindayak Katha is recited and then mantras are chanted. In the end, Arghya or water is offered to the Moon before breaking the fast. One is only allowed to consume sattvik food such as Makhana Kheer, Sama Rice khichdi and any milk products.

Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Mantras To Chant

1. Om Gan Ganpataye Namah..!!
2. Om Ganeshaye Namah..!!
3. Om Ekdantaye Vidmahe, Vakratundaye Dheemahi, Tanno Danti Prachodyaat..!!

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