Updated:11-08-2025; Author: Ashritha Pendkar
What is Angaraka Sankashtahara Chaturthi?
Angaraka Sankashtahara Chaturthi: This specific day occurs when Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday. This combination is considered especially powerful and highly significant for devotees.
Specific Name: “Vighnaharta” (one who removes obstacles)
Date: 12-08-2025
Prasad : Modak , Jaggery , Coconut , Sira , Payasam
Flowers: Red Colour
Moon Rise Time: 9.18 pm
Importance of Angaraka Sankashtahara Chaturthi
- Removes Obstacles: Fasting and performing puja bring prosperity to devotees in overcoming obstacles.
- Mitigates Mars’ Influence: This day derives its title from Angaraka, Mars. In astronomy, Tuesday is known as Mars. Fasting on this day removes the negative energy of Mars and frees you from debt and bad luck.
- Accumulates Blessings: Among all Sankashti Chaturthis, this one, which falls on a Tuesday, is powerful. The virtues of this fast are equal to all the Sankashti Chaturthis in a year without losing any merit.
- Make Your Desires: Devotees believe that their spiritual aspirations will be realised on this exalted day.
To start the new Sankashiti Vrath, this date is more auspicious
How many months have we followed Sankashitahara Chaturthi Vrath?
11 times or 21 times (means 11 months or 21 months)
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