Sakat Chauth Vrat is observed on the fourth day of Krishna paksha, (the fading phase of the moon) in the month of Magha according to the Hindu lunar calendar. The next Sakat Chauth will fall on 19 January 2014. This is also called Ganesh Chauth or Tilkuta Chauth. Lord Ganesha and the moon god are worshiped on Sakat Chauth. This vrat is mainly observed in North India and this day is celebrated as Tilkut Chauth. On this day, a whole day fast is observed. Fasting on Sakat Chauth is believed to remove all obstacles from life and Ganesha blesses his devotees with health, luck and good children. Sakat Chauth vrat Method: On this day, married women observing fast get up early in the morning and take bath, after which they wear new clothes, clean the place of worship and chant the mantra "Om Ganeshaaya Namah" 108 times. During the day devotees observe quickly. However, milk, tea and fruit are allowed. In the evening a Mandap is decorated in which the idol of Ganesha is depicted the idol decorated with flowers is placed and Doorva (grass) is offered to Ganesha...
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