### **Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Important Insights and Rituals**
Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi, celebrated in the month of Chaitra, holds significant importance for devotees of Lord Ganesha. Occurring after the festival of Holi, this auspicious day is dedicated to worshipping Lord Ganesha, who is known to alleviate hardships and fulfill desires when prayed to with devotion.
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#### **When is Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi in 2025?**
In 2025, Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on **March 17**, which falls on a Monday. Devotees participating in the rituals of this day are believed to receive blessings from both Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha.
#### **Key Dates and Timings for the Rituals**
– **Chaturthi Tithi:** Begins on **March 17, 2025, at 7:33 PM** and ends on **March 18, 2025, at 10:09 PM**.
– **Morning Puja Muhurat:** 9:29 AM – 10:59 AM
– **Evening Puja Muhurat:** 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
– **Chandrodaya Time:** 9:18 PM
#### **The Significance of Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi**
The term “Bhalchandra” translates to “the one who has the moon on his forehead.” The word “Sankashti” signifies liberation from troubles. Worshipping Lord Ganesha, revered as the embodiment of wisdom, on this day is believed to remove all obstacles and grant peace and prosperity.
#### **The Legend of Ganesha as Bhalchandra**
According to the Ganesh Purana, a fascinating story explains how Lord Ganesha attained his Bhalchandra form. The moon once mocked Ganesha, leading him to curse the moon to become invisible. However, upon the request of the gods, Ganesha modified his curse, allowing the moon to be visible during the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of the month of Bhadrapada. This led to the moon residing on Ganesha’s forehead, thus earning him the title of Bhalchandra.
#### **What to Eat on Sankashti Chaturthi?**
The Sankashti Chaturthi fast is quite rigorous, during which devotees typically consume only fruits, roots, and specific plant-based foods. Popular dishes include **Sabudana Khichdi**, **Potatoes**, and **Peanuts**. Devotees usually break their fast after sighting the moon.
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