Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti falls on the fourth tithi after the full moon, and is kept for Lord Ganesha.
How to keep it
- Fast through the day.
- Offer durva grass and modak to Ganesha.
- Read the Sankashti katha.
- Break the fast after seeing the moon.
Katha
Ganesha is the remover of obstacles. Devotees keep this day to ask for his help with difficulties in the month ahead.
