Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi
भालचन्द्र संकष्टी चतुर्थी
Dedicated to the Bhalachandra form of Ganesha, who bears the cool crescent moon upon His forehead to bless devotees with peace, emotional balance, and relief from mental heat.
Exact Moon Sighting Time for Fast Breaking
* Note: If clouds obscure direct visibility, devotees should offer Arghya facing the eastern sky at the designated timing.
Bhalachandra Maha Peetha
ॐ भालचन्द्राय नमः।
Oṁ bhālacandrāya namaḥ |
“Salutations to Lord Ganesha who adorns the crescent moon upon His divine forehead.”
Pauranic Vrat Katha & Sacred Origin
When the Moon God Chandra was mocked by demons and lost his brilliance, he took refuge at the feet of Lord Ganesha on Sankashti Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha placed Chandra upon His forehead as an ornament, purifying him and decreeing that without worshipping the moon on Sankashti Chaturthi, no devotee's fast would be complete.
Step-by-Step Puja & Moon Arghya Vidhi
- 1Fast through the day on milk and fruits.
- 2Offer white sweets and Modak to Lord Ganesha.
- 3Offer milk Arghya to the Moon upon moonrise (approx. 09:48 PM to 10:04 PM).
- 4Chant the Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we offer Arghya to the Moon on Sankashti Chaturthi?
Because Lord Ganesha honored Chandradeva by placing him upon His forehead (Bhalachandra). The Moon symbolizes the human mind, and offering milk water calms mental turbulence.