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News India Live, Digital Desk: According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Magh month is celebrated as ‘Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi’. This holy fast is being observed today i.e. on 4th February 2026. It is believed that by worshiping the ‘Dwijpriya’ form of Lord Ganesha on this day, all the troubles go away from a person’s life and happiness and prosperity resides. The fast of Sankashti Chaturthi is not considered complete until Arghya is offered to the Moon at night.
Auspicious time and moonrise time (Moon Rise Time)
Moon darshan has special significance today. According to astrological calculations, the time of moonrise may vary slightly in different cities, but the average time is as follows:
Chaturthi date starts: 4 February 2026, from morning.
Moonrise time: night 09:15 PM (A difference of 5-10 minutes is possible depending on the location).
Auspicious time: Special results of the puja will be available from 06:10 pm to 08:30 pm.
Glory of ‘Dwijpriya’ form of Lord Ganesha
Dwijapriya Ganesha is the 6th form out of the 32 forms of God. ‘Dwija’ means Brahmin or one born again. In this form, Ganapati has four hands and is holding scriptures and garlands. By worshiping them, one especially gets the blessings of intelligence, knowledge and good health.
Worship Method: Please please Bappa like this
Purification: Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes (yellow or red if possible).
Resolution: Resolve to fast with water in your hand.
Establishment: Install the idol of Lord Ganesha by spreading a red cloth on the post.
enjoyment: Ganpati is offered Durva, Akshat, Sindoor and his beloved modak or laddu Offer.
Mantra chanting: Chant ‘Om Gan Ganpataye Namah’ and read the story of Sankashti Chaturthi.
Arghya: When the moon rises at night, mix milk, Akshat and flowers in water and offer Arghya.
Special measures to overcome the crisis
For debt relief: Reciting Ranharta Ganesh Stotra on this day is considered extremely beneficial.
To destroy obstacles: Offer 21 Durva bales to Lord Ganesha, this removes obstacles in work.
For happiness and peace: At the time of puja, offer jaggery and sesame laddus to Lord Ganesha. special Notes: People observing fast on Sankashti Chaturthi should eat satvik food on this day and should not keep hatred towards anyone in their mind.