Sankashtahara Chaturthi Vrat falls on the fourth day of the fortnight. On this day, devotees observe a fast as an oblation to Lord Ganesha for prosperity, wisdom and abundant blessings.
Sankashti Vrat dispels all the difficulties and hurdles. It is believed that the vrat observed on this day can remove the obstacles of life to build happiness and relieve devotees of all their sins and confer a place in the adobe of Lord Ganesha called Svananda Loka. It is said that while Ganesha always blesses his devotees with luck and wisdom, he also blesses them with prosperity and it is also a belief that girls observing this fast get good luck in marriage. Hence, there is a tradition to observe a fast on this day widely known as the Sankashtahara Chaturthi fast.
The other benefits of observing the fast include:
Prosperity
Everyone wants a healthy and prosperous life. When you offer prayers to Lord Ganesha, you tend to work towards achieving success. You will find that your determination towards achieving your goals is elevated.
Good fortune
Lord Ganesha is also known for blessing the devotees with good fortune and wealth. If you dedicatedly worship Lord Ganesha, you will surely achieve fortune, and will never return empty-handed. It will become easy for you to work your way towards an abundance of wealth and power in your life.
Wisdom
The elephant head of Lord Ganesha stands for wisdom. So, if you worship Lord Ganesha, you are likely to gain wisdom.
Destroyer of all obstacles
Lord Ganesha is known as Vighnaharta. So, when you worship Lord Ganesha with complete faith, he guides you towards the right path. He gives you the courage to conquer your fears and overcome all obstacles in your life.
Patience
It is the large ears of Lord Ganesha which symbolizes a patient listener. And if you offer prayers to him and focus on your inner strength, you will develop the same level of patience.
Knowledge
You start walking on a path of transformation when you worship Lord Ganesha. And with determined effort, you will climb the stairs of knowledge.
Purity
It is believed that anyone who worships him with immense dedication will have the cleansed soul. You will gradually start to remove negativity from your life, which will further purify your soul.
Clarity and Inner Peace
When you worship Lord Ganesha, you start getting a sense of responsibility towards achieving your goal. And your life becomes peaceful, both personal and professional.
