According to Hindu religion, Chaturthi tithi is devoted to worship Lord Ganesha. Many people observe a fast on this sacred day to appease Lord Ganesha. The day holds great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. There are two Chaturthi observances each month: one during Krishna Paksha and one during Shukla Paksha. Devotees observe a fast from dawn to dusk and worship the deity with devotion.
Pradyumna Chaturthi 2026: Date and Time
The Chaturthi that falls in the month of Jyeshtha is known as Pradyumna Chaturthi Vrat. Here are the important timings:
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: June 17, 2026, at 09:38 PM
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: June 18, 2026, at 06:58 PM
- Chaturthi Madhyahna Muhurat: June 18, 2026, from 10:58 AM to 01:46 PM
- Time to Avoid Moon Sighting: June 18, 2026, from 08:44 AM to 10:28 PM
- Previous Day Time to Avoid Moon Sighting: June 17, 2026, from 09:38 PM to 09:45 PM
The fast will be observed on June 18, 2026, as the Chaturthi tithi spans from the evening of June 17 to the evening of June 18.
Pradyumna Chaturthi 2026: Significance
Sankashti Chaturthi holds immense religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. According to Hindu scriptures, Chaturthi is the most beloved tithi of Lord Ganesha, making it especially important. Devotees offer sincere prayers to Lord Ganesha on this day. It is believed that those who observe this fast with devotion have all obstacles and negativity removed from their lives, naturally attracting good fortune and happiness. The fast is observed from dawn to dusk and is broken after sunset. In the month of Jyeshtha, Pradyumna Chaturthi is observed, and devotees worship the Pradyumna form of Lord Ganesha to seek wisdom and knowledge.
Pradyumna Chaturthi 2026: Puja Rituals
- Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
- Clean the space where you plan to set up the altar.
- Place an idol of Lord Ganesha on a wooden plank covered with a yellow or red cotton cloth. Light a diya with desi ghee.
- Invoke the idol by chanting Ganesha mantras. Offer durva grass, flowers, incense sticks, and other sacred items.
- Offer boondi ladoo, modaks, five seasonal fruits, and dry fruits to Lord Ganesha.
- Chant the Ganesha Atharvashirsha to remove obstacles and seek his blessings.
- Complete the puja by reciting the Ganesha Aarti.
Mantras
- Om Gan Ganapataye Namah.
- Om Vakratunda Mahakaye Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kurumaye Dev Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada. Gajananam Bhoot Ganadhi Sevitam, Kapitha Jambhu Phalacharu Bhakshinam, Uma Sutam Shok Vinashakarakam, Namami Vighneshwaram Pada Pankhajam. Varnanamartha Sanghanam Rasanam, Chhand Samapi Mangalanaam, Ch Kartarau Vande Vani Vinayakau.
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