Ganadhipa Sankashti Today: Moonrise, Puja Rules & the Spiritual Power of This Day

What makes today’s Ganadhipa Sankashti so spiritually powerful? Learn about the moonrise time, fasting rituals, and Vedic significance of this divine day dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Throughout the country, devotees celebrate Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi today with fasting, Ganesh Puja, and Chandra Darshan rituals. This occasion gives devotees the opportunity to celebrate Lord Ganesha, the one who removes obstacles and bestows wisdom and prosperity, since it is the sacred month of Margashirsha. Observing Lord Ganesh’s worship on this day according to the Sanatangyan way of life is believed to alleviate sorrow and bestow uplifting blessings on devotees spiritually.

The Significance of Ganadhipa Sankashti

According to the Vedic shastras, Sankashti Chaturthi is a day devoted to Lord Ganesha. It falls on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha every month. The term Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi is used when it falls in the month of Margashirsha. This sacred day is held in high regard, as it coincides with the divine vibration of prosperity and wisdom as stated in the ancient Puranas.

As the Sanatangyan teachings say, Lord Ganesha, also referred to as Vighnaharta, symbolizes the removal of all obstacles — both external and internal. Devotees perform Ganesh Puja on this day with a pure heart and deep shraddha to free themselves from sorrow and suffering.

 “वक्रतुंड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।

 निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥”

 “O Lord with a curved trunk and mighty body, whose brilliance equals a million suns, remove all obstacles from my endeavors always.”

This ancient verse from the Ganesha Purana is often recited by sadhus, gurus, and devotees as a prayer for divine guidance and success.

When Is Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi in 2025?

According to the Vedic calendar, the Chaturthi Tithi begins at 7:32 AM on 8 November 2025 to 4:25 AM on 9 November 2025, meaning devotees will celebrate Ganadhipa Sanksti on 8 November. The most important moment for devotees during the day is the moon rise at 7:59 PM, as it will officially end the day’s fast. After sighting the moon, devotees offer Arghya — a ritual offering of water — accompanied by the chanting of Ganesha mantras.

Auspicious Yogas and Their Spiritual Meaning

From an astrological and Shastric viewpoint, today’s Ganadhipa Sankashti is filled with rare cosmic alignments. Shiva Yoga and Siddha Yoga merge to make this a highly propitious day to worship and meditate. Furthermore, Bhadra Vaas and Shiva Vaas yogas add to the spiritual power of the day.

Such yogas, according to Vedic astrology, amplify the fruits of devotion; hence, it is very apt to seek the grace of Lord Ganesha for peace, family harmony, and wealth. Performing Ganesh Puja in these yogas, guided by a Guru or Sadhu, removes karmic obstacles and bestows siddhi.

“विघ्नानि नाशयति विनायकः सर्वदा।”

Translation: Lord Vinayaka always destroys all obstacles.

— Ganapati Atharvashirsha

This eternal truth inspires devotees: pure, undistracted devotion to Lord Ganesha bestows the greatest bodily and spiritual peace.

Ekadanta Form of Lord Ganesha and the Rituals of the Day

On Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi, worshiping Lord Ganesha in his Ekadanta form-one with a single tusk-is a highly rewarding deed. The Ekadanta form symbolizes focus, humility, and the triumph of wisdom over ignorance. The shastras say that offering prayers unto Ekadanta Ganesha brings immense success, wealth, and clarity in one's life.

As mentioned in the Ganapati Upanishad:

“एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि तन्नो दन्ती प्रचोदयात्॥”

“We meditate upon the one-tusked Lord; may He guide our intellect and remove our obstacles.”

On this day, devotees observing the fast are advised by gurus to wear red or yellow attire — colors dear to Lord Ganesha. To mark the day, devotees will prepare offerings of durva grass and red flowers, modak and banana leaves. The fast ends with the Chandra Darshan. Devotees offer individual prayers with Ganesha mantras. “Om Gam Ganapataye Namah.

Spiritual Power and the Message of the Day

Ganadhipa Sankashti reminds us that obstacles are not punishments but divine opportunities for spiritual growth. Lord Ganesha teaches us to approach challenges with wisdom and faith. As the shastras say:

 “ज्ञानं योगं समारम्भं विघ्नं च हन्ति यो हरिः।”

 “The Lord who destroys obstacles blesses those who begin their endeavors with wisdom and yoga.”

This day's energy supports clarity of purpose, peace of mind, and the realization of divine will. Devotees invite spiritual purification and renewed prosperity into their lives with fasting, prayer, and Chandra Darshan.

This sacred day of Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi reminds people of a perpetual reality that forms the Sanatangyan philosophy: devotion, discipline, and faith can dissolve anything. Devotees, while offering Shri Lord Ganesha worship as per the Shastras guided by gurus, invoke divine wisdom and inner strength. The day, therefore, is peace, prosperity, and the blessings of Vighnaharta — remover of all difficulties — brought about by observance with pure bhakti and Chandra Darshan.