The Sankata Hara Chaturthi is the day when one can appeal to Lord Ganesha directly to remove all such obstacles and help one realise one’s goals in this life, said Thiruvidaimarudur Bramhasri Nidhiswara Shrowthigal. Although the Sankata Hara Chaturti occurs every month, the Krishna paksha chaturti as this is known, occurring in the month of Shravana is very special, wherein a devotee’s prayers are answered. This usually occurs in the Tamil month of Aavani and its efficacy is mentioned in many ancient texts. Lord Krishna expounded on its merits to Yudhishtira when the latter sought such a reprieve. There are many granthams to show one how to observe Sankata Hara Chaturti on an elaborate scale, but if constrained by time, one can simplify the same.

Source: The Hindu September 04, 2023 00:05 UTC