Sakata Chauth

Festival falling on the fourth day
(chauth) of the dark (waning) half
of the lunar month of Magh (January–
February), which is celebrated as the
birthday of the god Ganesh. Those who
observe this festival are believed to gain
Ganesh’s blessings—wisdom, freedom
from troubles, and prosperity. The
fourth day of every lunar fortnight is
sacred to Ganesh, and vows marking
this day may be performed by his devotees (bhakta). The biggest Ganesh festival of the year is not his birthday, but
Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls on the
fourth day of the bright (waxing) half of
the lunar month of Bhadrapada
(August–September).
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Sakata Chauth