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Sakat Chauth 2025: Know Date, Muhurt, And All About The Year's First Major Chaturthi

Mothers observe a day-long nirjala fast from sunrise to moonrise on Sakat Chauth in the month of Magh, praying for their children’s protection and bright future.

Sakat Chauth 2025: Sakat Chauth is one of the most significant festivals dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed annually during the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of the Magha month. Known as one of the “big Chaturthis” of the year, this sacred day is believed to bring blessings of happiness, prosperity, and well-being, especially for children.

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When Is Sakat Chauth In 2025?

In 2025, Sakat Chauth falls on Friday, January 17, 2025. It is also known by other names such as Sankashti Chaturthi, Tilkut Chauth, Maghi Chauth, Lambodar Sankashti, Tilkut Chaturthi, and Sankata Chauth.

Sakat Chauth 2025 Muhurat:

Chaturthi Tithi Begins: January 17, 2025, at 4:06 AM
Chaturthi Tithi Ends: January 18, 2025, at 5:30 AM
Ganpati Puja Muhurat: 7:15 AM to 11:12 AM

Moonrise Timing On Sakat Chauth 2025:

The fast of Sakat Chauth is incomplete without offering Arghya (holy water) to the Moon and observing its sighting. Devotees prepare sesame-based sweets like laddoos or other delicacies to offer to Lord Ganesha during the puja.

Moonrise Time: 9:09 PM

Why Is Sakat Chauth Observed?

The festival is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Sakat Mata. On this day, mothers observe a fast praying for the well-being, success, and prosperity of their children. Devotees worship Lord Ganesha with devotion throughout the day and break their fast only after moonrise by offering Arghya to the Moon.

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