Sankashti Chaturthi: Do not make this mistake while offering Arghya to the moon at night

The fast of Sankashti Chaturthi is considered dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees observing fast on this day break their fast after darshan and worship of the moon at night. According to religious belief, the fast is considered complete only after offering Arghya to the moon.

While offering Arghya to the Moon, water should be offered slowly instead of throwing it directly towards the Moon. Have faith in your mind during puja and avoid haste. In religious beliefs, both the method and feeling of worship are considered important.

According to belief, clean water should be used to offer Arghya to the Moon. In some traditions, there is also a tradition of offering Arghya by putting Akshat and flowers in water. The method can be adopted according to your family and local worship traditions.

Arghya should always be offered to the Moon while looking at the Moon. While offering Arghya, remember Lord Ganesha and pray for your wishes. After this, worshiping and aarti of Lord Ganesha is considered auspicious.

After offering Arghya to the Moon, complete the worship of Lord Ganesha. There is a tradition of offering Durva, flowers and modak or laddu to Lord Ganesha. After this, the people observing the fast break the fast according to their beliefs and family traditions.

During the puja on Sankashti Chaturthi, keep your mind calm and meditate on Lord Ganesha. Avoid having bad feelings towards anyone. According to religious belief, a fast observed with devotion, restraint and good deeds is considered especially fruitful.