New Delhi, April 4: According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Vikat Sankashti is celebrated on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Vaishakh. This year, the auspicious occasion falls on April 5, Sunday. Special worship is dedicated to Lord Ganesha in his Vikat form, one of the Ashtavinayak representations.
Religious beliefs hold that Vikat Ganesha protects his devotees from all known and unknown fears, diseases, sorrows, and accidents. Observing this fast not only instills fearlessness but also provides the courage to face adversities. Vikat Ganesha is believed to bestow invincibility upon his followers, safeguarding them even in dire situations.
The fourth day of April 5 will commence at 11:59 AM and continue until the next day. Devotees observing the fast will refrain from eating throughout the day. The ritual concludes with worship and moon sighting after the moon rises in the evening.
On April 5, sunrise will occur at 6:07 AM, and sunset will be at 6:41 PM. The moon will rise at 9:58 PM. For auspicious timings, Brahma Muhurat will be from 4:35 AM to 5:21 AM, Abhijit Muhurat from 11:59 AM to 12:49 PM, Vijay Muhurat from 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM, and the twilight period from 6:40 PM to 7:03 PM. Additionally, Amrit Kaal will be from 2:24 PM to 4:10 PM.
Conversely, inauspicious times include Rahukaal from 5:07 PM to 6:41 PM, Yamgand from 12:24 PM to 1:58 PM, and Gulika Kaal from 3:33 PM to 5:07 PM. The Durmuhurt will be from 5:01 PM to 5:51 PM, while Bhadra will be from 6:07 AM to 11:59 AM.
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