Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Sankashti Chaturthi is one of the most spiritually uplifting Hindu fasts observed in honor of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. In May 2025, this divine vrat falls on Friday, May 16, and is celebrated in a particularly revered form known as Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi, which refers to Lord Ganesha’s unique one-tusked form. Worshipped as Ekdant, meaning “One Toothed,” Ganesha embodies strength in imperfection. It is believed that observing this vrat with devotion brings an end to all hardships, removes planetary doshas, and fills one’s life with peace, prosperity, and positivity.
Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 Date and Timing
According to the Hindu calendar, this fast is observed on the Chaturthi (4th day) of the Krishna Paksha during the Jyestha month. The date and timings are as follows:
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: May 16, 2025, at 4:02 AM
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: May 17, 2025, at 5:13 AM
- Moonrise Time: May 16, 2025, at 10:39 PM (varies by location)
- Fasting Day (Udayatithi): May 16, Friday
As per rituals, the fast is broken only after seeing the moon and offering Arghya (holy water) to it, which makes the moonrise timing crucial.
Why Is Ganesha Called Ekdant?
The story of “Ekdant” goes back to a legendary event involving Lord Parashurama. When Parashurama visited Mount Kailash to meet Lord Shiva, he was stopped by Ganesha at the entrance. Angered, Parashurama struck Ganesha with his axe (a gift from Shiva himself). Ganesha, out of respect for the weapon, accepted the blow and lost one of his tusks.
Since then, he is revered as Ekdant — the One-Tusked Lord, symbolizing humility, sacrifice, and spiritual strength despite physical imperfection.
Ganesh Puja Vidhi (Rituals of Worship)
Devotees should wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes before starting the puja. Here’s a step-by-step guide to performing Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi Puja:
- Clean the puja space and set up an idol or image of Lord Ganesha.
- Offer durva grass, red flowers, sandalwood, vermillion, rice grains, and modaks (sweet dumplings).
- Light a diya (lamp) and incense sticks.
- Chant the mantra “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” at least 108 times.
- Recite sacred texts like Sankat Nashan Stotra, Ganapati Atharvashirsha, and Ekdanta Stotra.
- Perform Arti in the evening and offer Arghya to the moon once it rises.
- Break your fast after moon worship.
This puja is particularly beneficial when done during auspicious yogas and muhurats.
Auspicious Yogas on May 16, 2025
This year, the occasion is made even more divine due to the presence of multiple auspicious planetary combinations:
- Siddha Yoga: Until 7:15 AM – Enhances spiritual outcomes and grants siddhi (success).
- Sadhya Yoga: Begins after Siddha Yoga – Brings stability and accomplishment.
- Moola Nakshatra: Active until 4:07 PM – Associated with deep transformation and devotion.
These yogas significantly enhance the spiritual benefits of the puja and vrat.
Important Puja Muhurat Timings
If you wish to perform Ganesh Puja in the most auspicious windows, follow these key timings:
- Brahma Muhurat: 4:06 AM – 4:48 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:50 AM – 12:45 PM
- Nishita Kaal (midnight hour): 11:57 PM – 12:38 AM
- Labh-Amrit Muhurat: 7:12 AM – 10:36 AM
Moonrise at 10:39 PM marks the time for Arghya and fast-breaking. These windows are believed to multiply the spiritual merits of the puja manifold.
Shivvas (Lord Shiva’s Presence) on the Day
On this day, Shiva Vaas (residence of Lord Shiva) is believed to be on Mount Kailash from early morning until the next day, after which it transitions to Nandi (Shiva’s bull). Performing Rudrabhishek during this phase is considered very auspicious and removes all sins and doshas.
Significance of Sankashti Chaturthi
The term ‘Sankashti’ means liberation from all forms of troubles. Lord Ganesha is revered as Vighnaharta, the destroyer of obstacles. Observing the Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi fast with devotion helps devotees:
- Overcome financial difficulties and career challenges
- Remove mental stress and emotional blockages
- Eliminate planetary afflictions (especially related to Ketu and Chandra)
- Gain prosperity, marital bliss, and spiritual growth
- Fulfill long-pending wishes and prayers
Who Should Observe This Fast?
The Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat can be observed by anyone—men, women, married, or unmarried individuals. It is especially beneficial for those:
- Facing continuous hardships or failures
- Seeking peace in family and relationships
- Struggling with health or psychological issues
- Wanting blessings for children or childbirth
- Experiencing delays in marriage or career success
Even young students can observe it partially to seek Ganesh’s blessings for academic excellence.
Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi 2025, falling on May 16, is a day of deep spiritual energy, divine yogas, and Lord Ganesha’s powerful blessings. Worshiping him on this auspicious day with devotion, purity, and proper rituals ensures that obstacles are eliminated, and success flows effortlessly.
With the alignment of powerful yogas like Siddha and Sadhya, and the symbolic presence of Lord Shiva on Kailash, this Chaturthi is more than just a fast—it’s an opportunity to realign your inner self, remove past karmic baggage, and start anew under the guidance of Ganpati Bappa.
