Sankashti Chaturthi Vrata is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Ganesha and it falls on the fourth day after Poornima or full moon day in a traditional Hindu calendar. Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat November 2022 dates is November 12. Moonrise time is at 8:59 PM in Mumbai.
Chaturthi the fourth day during the lunar fortnight is dedicated to Ganesh. Sankashti Chaturthi Vrata falls during the waning phase of the moon. Fasting, from sunrise to sunset, is undertaken by Ganesh devotees.
The fast on Sankashti Chaturthi ends after sunset and with the sighting of the moon. It is popularly believed by Ganesh devotees that observing Sankashti Chaturthi Vrata will bring material progress, happiness and fulfillment of desires.
The importance of Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat was narrated by Lord Krishna to Yudhishtira. Significance of it is also found in the Narasimha Purana and Bhavishya Purana.