Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat 2021: Benefits And Vrat Vidhi

By Renu

Saturday, September 11, 2021, 10:39

Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat falls on the fourth day of the fortnight. There are two Chaturthi in every month as per the Hindu calendar. While the one falling during Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi, the other falling during Shukla Paksha is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi. Vinayaka Chaturthi is observed as a fasting day. This year in 2021, Vinayaka Chaturthi will be celebrated from 10-21 September.

There are twelve Vinayaka Chaturthi in a year. One of the Chaturthi is observed as a very popular festival. All the other Chaturthis are observed as fasting days. Given below are the further details required for the Vinayaka Chaturthi fast. Take a look.

Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Date, Time

There are 12 auspicious dates on which Vinayaka Chaturthi vrats can be done. The dates and times are as follows-

January 16, 2021, Saturday
11:28 AM to 01:34 PM

February 15, 2021, Monday
11:28 AM to 01:43 PM

March 17, 2021, Wednesday
11:17 AM to 01:42 PM

April 16, 2021, Friday
11:04 AM to 01:38 PM

May 15, 2021, Saturday
10:56 AM to 01:39 PM

June 14, 2021, Monday
10:58 AM to 01:45 PM

July 13, 2021, Tuesday
11:04 AM to 01:50 PM

August 12, 2021, Thursday
11:06 AM to 01:45 PM

September 10, 2021, Friday
11:03 AM to 01:33 PM

October 9, 2021, Saturday
10:58 AM to 01:18 PM

November 8, 2021, Monday
10:59 AM to 01:10 PM

December 7, 2021, Tuesday
11:10 AM to 01:15 PM

Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Vidhi

The devotees should get up early and take bath during the Brahma Muhurat. Wearing red-coloured clothes is believed to be auspicious. Getting up early helps win the heart of not just Lord Ganesha but all the Gods. Moreover, it is said that the concentration capacity of the mind is pretty much higher in the early hours of the morning. Hence, the devotee is able to concentrate better.

Installing The Idol Of Lord Ganesha

Install an idol of Lord Ganesha at the place of worship. The idol can be made of any metal (gold, silver, copper, zinc, etc. or even clay). Take a vow of fasting and then offer the Puja before the idol of Lord Ganesha and perform the Arti. Offer some vermilion to Lord Ganesha. Chant the Mantra - Om Gam Ganpataye Namah.

Bhoga On Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat

Also offer twenty-one strands of Durva grass while offering these to Lord Ganesha. Offer 21 laddus to Lord Ganesha. Of these, 5 laddus should be donated to a priest, five left before Lord Ganesha and the rest should be distributed among the devotees as prasad.

Stotras To Chant On Vinayaka Chaturthi

Chant Ganesha Stotra, Atharvashirsha, and Sankatnashak Stotra. Invite a priest for food, and offer something as Dakshina (usually money is given). You can eat food in the evening or observe a fast the entire day. In the evening you can chant the Ganesha Chaturthi Katha, Ganesha Stuti, Sri Ganesh Sahasranamavali, Ganesha Chalisa, Ganesha Namavali, chant the mantra - Om Ganeshaya Namah.

Benefits Of Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat

It is said that while Ganesha always blesses his devotees with luck and wisdom, he blesses them with prosperity as well, on this day. It is also said that girls observing this fast get good luck in marriage. Hence, there is a tradition to observe a fast on this day.