When is Krishna Pingala Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 in India? Check out the time, rituals, importance, significance, and more
This observance is a celebration of discipline, faith, and the enduring strength of spiritual connection, going beyond the customary fast and moonrise devotion. Krishna Pingala Sankashti Chaturthi transforms from a custom into a sincere quest for peace and prosperity when communities join together under the moon's serene light.
Krishna Pingala Sankashti Chaturthi date and time
Krishnapingala Sankashti 2025 falls on June 14 | Credit: Freepik
Chaturthi Tithi will take place at 3:46 PM on June 14 and end at 3:51 PM on June 15.
The moonrise of Krishna Dashami on Sankashti day is scheduled for June 14 at 10:07 PM.
Krishna Pingala Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 rituals
The best time for devotees to get up and take a bath is in the early morning. They should also make sure the places around them are tidy. Cleaning and organizing the place of worship is obviously important.
On this day, one might present Lord Ganesh with yellow flowers, boondi laddoo, and durva grass, as well as light a diya in front of his idol. On this day, one can also do Ganesh aarti and recite mantras in order to appease the Lord.
On this day, devotees can also observe the fast with fervor and sincerity. One is expected to present Arghya to the Moon deity before breaking the fast.
Importance of Krishna Pingala Sankashti Chaturthi
One of the most effective days to ask for Lord Ganesha's blessings is Sankashti Chaturthi, which is celebrated each month during Krishna Paksha Chaturthi. Chanting Ganapati's name with utmost dedication on this day is said to eliminate all problems and bad karma. In North India, mothers especially celebrate Sakat Chauth, the Sankashti Chaturthi of Magha month, for the sake of their children's health.
India celebrates Shukla Chaturthi, which falls during the month of Bhadrapada, as Ganesh Chaturthi commemorates the magnificent birth of Lord Ganesha. Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi is a spiritual practice of gratitude, discipline, and devotion rather than merely a ceremony. By purifying the mind and soul, observing this vrat gives one the inner courage to face life's challenges.
Krishna Pingala Sankashti Chaturthi's significance
Begin your day with a bath and clean the puja space. | Credit: Freepik
Krishna Pingala Sankashti Chaturthi holds deep spiritual significance for devotees of Lord Ganesha, symbolizing the removal of obstacles, inner cleansing, and the pursuit of wisdom. Observed during the waning phase of the moon, this sacred day is dedicated to Lord Ganesha in his Krishna Pingala form.
This darker, more meditative representation reflects transformation and introspection. Devotees fast, pray, and offer their devotion with the belief that sincere observance will lead to peace, prosperity, and fulfillment of desires.
The vrat encourages self-discipline, humility, and spiritual renewal, aligning the devotee's mind and soul with divine energies. Celebrated with moonrise rituals and storytelling, it is a powerful occasion that blends tradition, faith, and the cosmic rhythm of the lunar cycle.
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