Sankashti Chaturthi is said to be one of the holiest days which is related to Lord Ganesh. The day takes place in every lunar month as per the Hindu Samwat calendar, and when this Chaturthi falls in the month of Magha, then it is called as Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi.
To observe Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat, people offer special prayers and also observe fasting. Here’s everything to know about the auspicious day.
Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2020 date
This year, Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2020 will be observed on Feb 12, on Wednesday. As per traditions, the Sankashti Chaturthi falls on the 4th day of Krishna Paksha (waning phase of dark lunar phase) every month. And the one which falls in the month of Magha (February-March as per Gregorian calendar) is called as Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi.
Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi Pooja timings and shubh muhurat:
• Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi Date: February 12, 2020, i.e. Wednesday
• Moonrise on Sankashti Day – 09:55 PM
• Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi Tithi Begins – From 02:52 AM on February 12, 2020
• Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi Tithi Ends – To 11:39 PM on February 12, 2020
Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi significance
It is believed that if a devotee observes a Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat on this auspicious day, then all the obstacles and troubles will be over from their life. The word Sankashti Chaturthi has its own relevance where Sankashti’ is ‘to deliver during troubling times’ and ‘Chaturthi’ means ‘the fourth day’
The occasion of Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi is said to be very significant for the people of the Hindu community. However, it is not mandatory to observe this occasion, but those who do, they are in for a delight. The holy practice of observing Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi was started way back around 700 BC.
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