Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi: Date, moonrise timings, rituals, significance, puja shubh muhurat, all you need to know

Published on: Feb 28, 2024, 13:17:06 IST

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Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi falls on February 28 this year. (File Photo)

Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 date and timings: Know all about the date, moonrise timings, rituals, significance, puja shubh muhurat, and more inside.

Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2024: The Hindu festival of Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi is here. The auspicious occasion holds great significance in the Hindu religion. On this day, devotees of Lord Ganesha honour him by observing fasts, visiting the temple, offering prayers to Ganpati Bappa, and seeking his blessings. Devotees believe that praying to Lord Ganesha on this day helps fulfil one's wishes and fills one's life with wealth, health, happiness and good fortune. If you are celebrating the holy occasion of Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi, you should also know about its correct date, moonrise timings, Chaturthi shubh muhurat, significance, rituals, and more. Read more inside.

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Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 Date, Moonrise Timings and Shubh Muhurat:

According to Drik Panchang, Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi falls on February 28 this year.

Moonrise Timings: February 28, 9:42 pm

Chaturthi Shubh Muhurat: The tithi starts on February 28 at 1:53 pm and ends on February 29 at 4:18 pm.

Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 Rituals:

Devotees observing the Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi should wake up early, take a bath, and wear new clothes. Then, pray to Lord Ganesha, meditate, and take a resolution to observe the fast and hope for its success. One should also clean the temple, install Lord Ganesha's idol on a red cloth spread on a small platform, offer incense sticks and Nevaidya to the Lord, chant Ganesha mantras, and recite Ganesha Chalisa. Devotees should also offer red flowers, prasad prepared at home, durva, vermillions, modal, betel nut, and Gangajal to the idol. Finally, perform aarti of all the gods and goddesses along with Lord Ganesha. Distribute the prasad among the family after the puja. Lastly, after the moonrise, worship the Moon God and offer Arghya and Naivedya to him.

Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 Significance:

There are two Chaturthi dates in every lunar month in the Hindu calendar. Out of which, the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha that comes after the full moon is known as Sankashti Chaturthi and the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha that comes after the new moon is known as Vinayak Chaturthi. The Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Phalgun month is known as Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi. On this day, devotees worship the two-eyed Ganesha form of Lord Ganapati. Devotees believe praying to Lord Ganesha, the destroyer of obstacles, removes all hindrances from your life. He fulfils all wishes and showers his devotees with happiness, prosperity and wealth.

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Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More