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Sakat Chauth 2023: All You Need To Know About The Vrat Dedicated To Lord Ganesha
Sakat Chauth 2023: This day is dedicated to the Hindu god Ganesha. Women fast to protect the health of their children. The vrat will be observed on January 10 this year; here's all you need to know.
Each Krishna Paksha Chaturthi is devoted to Lord Ganesha, and worshippers observe Sankashti Chaturthi fasting. However, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi is also known as Sakat Chauth and is celebrated primarily in North Indian states during the month of Magh. Sakat Chauth is devoted to the Goddess Sakat, and mothers fast on the same day for the well-being of their sons. The Sakat Chauth mythology describes Goddess Sakat's caring gesture.
Sakat village in Rajasthan features a shrine dedicated to Goddess Sankat. Sankat Chauth Mata is the name given to the deity. This temple is approximately 60 kilometres from Alwar and 150 kilometres from Jaipur, the state capital of Rajasthan. To learn more about the Sakat Goddess, go to Sakat Mata Temple, as per popular belief.
Lord Ganesha is also worshipped on Sakat Chauth. On this day, worshipping Lord Ganesha gives happiness and prosperity.
Sankat Chauth, Til-Kuta Chauth, Vakra-Tundi Chaturthi, and Maghi Chauth are other names for Sakat Chauth.
Sakat Chauth 2023 Shubh Muhrat:
According to the Drik Panchang:
Sakat Chauth will take place on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
The Chaturthi Tithi begins on January 10, 2023, at 12:09 PM, and it ends at 02:31 PM on January 11, 2023.
Sakat Chauth 2023 Puja Vidhi:
This holiday is observed on the fourth day following Purnima.
- Chant Ganesha Ashtottara after taking a bath in the morning.
- In the evening, place Lord Ganesha's statue on a clean platform and decorate it with lovely flowers.
- In front of the idol, light agarbatti, and a Diya.
- Fruits should be offered to the deities.
- Offer God your prayers.
- Offer Lord Ganesha aarti.
- Offer Durva grass, Til (sesame) Ladoos, and Arghya to the Moon (offering a mixture of water and milk to the Moon). Arghya is given three times: once for Chaturthi Tithi, once for Mahaganapati, and once for Sankashtanashan Sri Ganeshji.
The Story Behind Sakat Chauth:
According to the Hindu mythology, there was once a potter in a village who made pots. He utilised a furnace to harden the pots once they were made. When he was putting the pots in the furnace, he found that the flame could not harden them despite numerous attempts. Finally, he contacted the king for assistance. The King approached Rajpurohit for assistance and remedies to the matter. Every time the furnace is ready for utensils, Rajpurohit suggests the Bali of a child.
Following Rajpurohit's suggestion, the King declared that each household should carry Bali of a kid each time, and each family had to agree on this.
Days passed. After a few days, it was the turn of an elderly woman with just one son to assist her. That day, the elderly lady was depressed. That day was Sakat Chauth, and she was sad since she had to sacrifice her kid on this auspicious day. She was a devout follower of Goddess Sakat. She offered her son one betel nut and "Dub ka Beeda" as protection. She instructed his son to accept the name of the Lord when he was being thrown into the furnace.
The toddler was instructed to enter the furnace. When the child was placed in the furnace, an elderly woman began to worship Goddess Sakat.
The kiln was left to prepare in a single night. When the potter arrived the next morning to inspect the kiln, he was astounded to find it. He discovered not just the old woman's son safe and alive, but also other children who had been offered to prepare the kiln.
Since then, everyone has begun to believe in the existence of Goddess Sakat. Women pray to Goddess Sakat for the safety of their sons.
(The information provided here is based on assumptions and information only. It is important to mention that before applying any rituals and practices, consultation of the concerned expert is advised.)
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