🪔 About Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi

Before beginning anything significant in our lives, we pray to the Remover of Obstacles, Lord Ganesh, for Sankashti—freedom from troubles.

Worshipping Lord Ganesh on this day invokes his protective energy. It is also the ideal time to commence his sadhana.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: Yagna of Lord Ganesh (4 min.)

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Clean your puja space and important areas of your home.
  • Decorate with flowers, lamps, and simple rangoli if possible.
  • Perform nitya puja, yajna, or abhishek of the deity associated with this festival.
  • Share prasad with family, friends, and those in need.
  • Maintain respectful and gentle behavior toward people and animals.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eating heavy, oily food and excessive sweets.
  • Avoid alcohol, rash driving, and loud celebrations.
  • Minimize waste; don't harm animals and the environment.