Sakat Chauth 2026 fast is observed, but if you do not read ‘this’ then the puja will remain incomplete. Know the correct rules.

News India Live, Digital Desk: If you are a mother, then who can know the importance of Sakat Chauth better than you? This is the day of the year when the mother, forgetting her hunger and thirst, remains waterless and asks for just one prayer that no harm should ever come to her child. This holy Chaturthi of the month of Magh has come in 2026, which we also call Til-Kuta Chauth.

But, do you know that just by staying hungry and offering Arghya to the Moon, one does not get the full results of the puja? Astrology and elders say that on this day a small thing, i.e. ‘Ganesh Chalisa’ Reciting is the life of worship.

Why only Ganesh Chalisa?
See, it is necessary to recite the favorite recitation of the deity for whom we are fasting. Lord Ganesha is called ‘Vighnaharta’. ‘Sakat’ means ‘crisis’. When you recite Ganesh Chalisa diligently during the puja, it is believed that Bappa becomes pleased and throws away all the obstacles and difficulties coming in the way of your children with his trunk.

puja atmosphere
On this day, laddus or ‘Kuta’ made of sesame and jaggery are prepared at home. When you sit for puja in the evening, after lighting the lamp and offering bhog, sit quietly and read Ganesh Chalisa. It is said that the couplets and couplets of Chalisa have so much power that the negative energy of the house is eliminated.

What if you don’t know how to read?
Many times we face difficulty in reading Sanskrit mantras, but the Hindi of Chalisa is very simple. If you still can’t read, these days you can listen by playing audio on your phone. The feeling should be true, Bappa sees mother’s love, not language.

Keep track of date and time
This time do not be confused about the date of Chaturthi. This fast will be observed on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month i.e. ‘Sankashti Chaturthi’. After seeing the moon at night, break the fast only after reciting Bappa’s Aarti and Chalisa.

Remember, this fast is not just a ritual, but a mother’s ‘protective shield’ for her child. Therefore, celebrate Bappa with full devotion and correct method.