Devotees observing the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of the Ashadh month, known as Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi, will keep the fast on July 3. The day is dedicated to worshipping the Krishnapingal form of Lord Ganesha, so anyone planning to observe this vrat should gather all the puja items today itself to avoid a last minute scramble.
Why This Chaturthi Is Observed Every Month
In Hindu tradition, Lord Ganesha holds the position of the first deity to be worshipped before any auspicious task begins, so that the work proceeds without obstacles. The Hindu calendar marks the Chaturthi tithi in both the Krishna and Shukla paksha of every month as sacred to Ganesha, and observing a fast with his worship on this date is a long standing custom. It is believed that praying to the remover of obstacles on this tithi clears difficulties from one's life and helps even the toughest tasks reach completion without hindrance. That is why a large number of devotees observe a fast on this recurring monthly date.
Get The Preparations Done A Day In Advance
Whether someone is observing this vrat for the first time or does it every month, it helps to assemble all the puja items a day ahead of time. Doing so means there is no last minute rush on the day of worship and the rituals can be completed properly and in the right order.
Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Samagri Checklist
- An idol or photo of Lord Ganesha
- A wooden plank (chowki)
- Gangajal
- Pure water
- Raw milk
- Curd
- Honey
- Ghee
- Sandalwood paste
- Kumkum
- Turmeric
- Sindoor
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
- Kalava (sacred thread)
- New clothes for Lord Ganesha
- A diya, incense sticks and camphor
- A matchbox
- 21 blades of durva grass
- Red or yellow flowers and bel leaves
- Modak or besan laddoos
- Seasonal fruits
- A coconut
- A copper or clay pot (lota)
- Mango and betel leaves
The details mentioned here are based on religious beliefs and popular traditions, and there is no scientific basis to confirm them.
