Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi, falling on Wednesday, 16 April 2025, is one of the most spiritually powerful and astrologically auspicious days of the year. It is celebrated on the Chaturthi tithi of Krishna Paksha during the month of Vaishakh, and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, the god of wisdom, and the harbinger of auspicious beginnings.
What makes 2025’s observance truly special is the rare celestial alignment happening this year. According to renowned astrologers, four highly auspicious yogas will align on this day—Maitri Yoga, Amrit Siddhi Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, and Shivvas Yoga—all of which significantly enhance the spiritual potency of this sacred vrat. These yogas occur very rarely together and are believed to amplify the blessings of Lord Ganesh, bringing double the benefits for those who fast, pray, and perform charity on this occasion.
It is said that sincere observance of this vrat, combined with worship during the exact muhurats and using proper rituals and offerings, grants the devotees success in all endeavors, freedom from obstacles, mental peace, financial stability, and family prosperity.
Let’s now explore the Panchang, Shubh Muhurat, and Ashubh Samay for the day in detail.
🗓️ Date & Tithi: Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi 2025
Festival Day: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Tithi Start: 16 April 2025, 01:16 PM
Tithi End: 17 April 2025, 03:23 PM
Chandrodaya (Moonrise): 10:00 PM on 16 April (essential for fast-breaking)
Vrat Parana Time: After 10:00 PM, post moonrise
🌅 Panchang (Hindu Calendar Details)
Sunrise: 05:55 AM
Sunset: 06:48 PM
Moonrise: 10:00 PM
Moonset: 07:31 AM (on 17 April)
Nakshatra: Anuradha
Yoga: Vyatipata (till midnight), followed by Variyan
Ritu (Season): Vasant (Spring)
Weekday (Var): Wednesday
🕰️ Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious Timings)
Brahma Muhurat: 04:26 AM – 05:10 AM
Vijay Muhurat: 02:30 PM – 03:21 PM
Godhuli Muhurat: 06:46 PM – 07:09 PM
Nishita Muhurat: 11:58 PM – 12:43 AM (on 17 April)
🚫 Ashubh Samay (Inauspicious Timings)
Rahu Kaal: 12:21 PM – 01:58 PM
Gulika Kaal: 10:44 AM – 12:21 PM
Yamaganda: 07:31 AM – 09:08 AM
Bhadra: 05:55 AM – 01:16 PM
Vidal Yoga: All day
Disha Shool: North direction (avoid travel towards the North)
🔯 Rare & Auspicious Yogas on This Day
1. 🌟 Maitri Yoga (मैत्रेय योग)
Start: 08:50 PM
End: 11:09 PM
Significance: This yoga occurs rarely and is highly auspicious for puja, meditation, and making life-transforming resolutions. It is believed that any Ganesh worship in this yoga grants double results, prosperity, and removes life-long blockages.
2. 🌕 Amrit Siddhi Yoga
Duration: All day
Significance: Brings divine nectar-like blessings. This yoga is considered highly sacred for wish fulfillment and spiritual elevation.
3. 🌈 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Duration: All day
Significance: “Sarvartha” means all desires. This yoga is ideal for completing stalled tasks, initiating new projects, and performing special religious rituals.
4. 🔱 Shivvas Yoga
Start: 01:16 PM onwards
Significance: It signifies the spiritual presence of Lord Shiva during the rituals, enhancing the effects of worship manifold. It creates a protective aura and strength.
🙏 Vrat & Puja Vidhi (Fasting and Worship Rituals)
How to Observe Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat:
Wake up early during Brahma Muhurat, bathe and wear clean clothes.
Take a vow (sankalp) to fast for Lord Ganesha.
Keep a nirjala fast (without water) or fruit-only fast till moonrise.
In the evening, perform Ganesh Puja with proper rituals:
Offer Durva grass, red flowers, modak, laddoo, banana, coconut, and incense.
Recite Ganapati Atharvashirsha, Sankashti Vrat Katha, or 108 chants of "Om Gan Ganapataye Namah".
At 10:00 PM, when Chandrodaya happens, offer arghya to the moon and then break your fast.
🍛 Lord Ganesha’s Favourite Bhog (Offerings)
Offering these items during puja pleases Lord Ganesh and is believed to bring fast results:
Bhog ItemBenefits and BeliefModakMost favorite of Ganapati; grants desiresLaddooEnsures happiness and peace at homeCoconutBrings success and removes egoMilk & CurdSymbol of purity and emotional balanceFruits & SweetsEnhances positivity and removes blockages
💡 Tip: Always include 21 Durva blades and 21 modaks if possible for powerful blessings.
🎁 Daana (Charity) Suggestions
Charity on this day holds tremendous spiritual importance and removes past karmic debts. Recommended items to donate:
Grains (अन्नदान)
Clothes (especially to poor or temples)
Jaggery, ghee, sesame seeds
Copper or brass utensils
Dakshina (money to Brahmins, temples, or needy)
It is believed:
"जो इस दिन अन्न, वस्त्र और दक्षिणा का दान करता है, उसके जीवन में कभी धन, सुख और सम्मान की कमी नहीं होती।"
🌠 Astrological Insights: Chandrabal & Tarabala
Favorable Rashis (Chandra Bal):
Taurus (वृषभ)
Gemini (मिथुन)
Virgo (कन्या)
Scorpio (वृश्चिक)
Capricorn (मकर)
Aquarius (कुम्भ)
Favorable Nakshatras (Tara Bal):
Ashwini, Kritika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha
Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha
Mool, Uttarashada, Dhanishtha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttarabhadrapada, Revati
🛐 Mantras for the Day
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि
तन्नो दन्तिः प्रचोदयात्॥
Reciting these mantras during Amrit Siddhi Yoga and Maitri Yoga maximizes spiritual gain.
Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 is not just another festival—it is a once-in-years spiritual opportunity that aligns the cosmic energies for profound transformation. Falling on 16 April 2025, this sacred occasion is magnified in spiritual significance due to the formation of rare and powerful yogas like Maitri Yoga, Amrit Siddhi Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, and Shivvas Yoga. Each of these yogas independently holds immense power to influence destiny, and their convergence makes this Chaturthi extraordinarily fruitful for spiritual seekers, devotees, and anyone wishing to remove obstacles and attract success.
Throughout the day, favorable shubh muhurats such as Brahma Muhurat, Vijay Muhurat, Godhuli Muhurat, and Nishita Kaal create auspicious windows for Lord Ganesha's puja, vrat sankalp, mantra chanting, and charity. Aligning one’s actions with these sacred timings enhances the spiritual efficacy and ensures maximum blessings.
Simultaneously, being mindful of ashubh samay—such as Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal, Yamaganda, and Vidal Yoga—is equally crucial. Avoiding inauspicious periods while embracing the positive ones aligns your karma with the divine rhythm of the universe.
Moreover, the rituals, bhog offerings, and recommended daan (charity) carry deep symbolism rooted in Sanatan Dharma. Whether offering modaks, laddoos, or milk, or donating clothes, food, or utensils, each act is a step towards purifying karma and inviting positivity. The moonrise at 10:00 PM marks the spiritual climax of the day, where devotees break their fast after offering arghya to the moon and praying to Ganapati.
Astrologically and spiritually, this Chaturthi is a gateway to elevated consciousness, resolved karmic issues, and personal progress. Lord Ganesha is known as Vighnaharta—the remover of obstacles—and on this rare Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi, he is especially receptive to the heartfelt devotion and discipline of his followers.
In essence, this is a day to reset your spiritual compass, seek divine intervention in your struggles, and open your life to grace, clarity, abundance, and fulfillment. Every mantra chanted, every modak offered, and every charity done will echo in your karmic account for years to come.
So, immerse yourself in bhakti, align with the divine yogas, and let Lord Ganesha lead your path with wisdom, strength, and success.
Ganapati Bappa Morya!
May He remove all your obstacles and bless your life with joy, peace, and prosperity.
Let Lord Ganesha bestow upon you a life of “सिद्धि” (success) and “विघ्न विनाश” (obstacle removal) on this divine occasion.
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