Tilkut Chauth- In Sanatan Dharma, keeping fasts and fasting is considered very auspicious for happiness, prosperity and well-being in life. Every year women keep the fast of Mata Sakat Chauth on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month. This is also called Sakat Chauth. According to Drik Panchang, this year Makar Sankranti fast will be kept on 17 January 2025. For the long life and good health of the child, mothers keep this fast for their children and worship the first revered deity Ganesha.
Tilkut Chauth 2025
Sakat Chauth fast is observed for the safety of children and protection from troubles. Sakat Chauth is also known by the names Tilkut Chauth, Til Chauth, Tilkut Chaturthi, Magh Chaturthi, Magh Sankashti Chaturthi etc. On this day, mothers observe Nirjala fast for the happy life of their children and worship Lord Ganesha, the destroyer of obstacles. Sakat Chauth fast is observed every year on Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month. On this day, Arghya is also offered to Chandradev and he is worshipped. Without this, fasting and worship are considered incomplete.
When is Sakat Chauth?
According to Drik Panchang, the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will start on 17 January 2025 at 04:06 am and will end on the next day i.e. 18 January 2025 at 05:30 am. In such a situation, according to Udayatithi, Sakat Chauth will be celebrated on Friday, 17 January 2025. On the day of Sakat Chauth, an auspicious combination of Shobhan and Saubhagya Yoga is being formed. During this time, religious works are considered auspicious.
Moonrise Time: The time of moonrise on Sakat Chauth is 09:09 PM. However, there may be a slight variation in the time of moonrise at different places.
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Puja Muhurat
- Laabh Muhurat: 8:34 am to 9:53 am
- Amrit Muhurat: 9:53 am to 11:12 am
Sakat Chauth 2025: Puja Vidhi
Get up early on the day of Sakat Chauth. Wear clean clothes after bathing. Clean the temple of the house. Worship all the gods and goddesses along with Ganeshji and perform their aarti. After this, keep a Nirjala fast throughout the day. On this day, Ganeshji is offered laddus made of sesame and jaggery. So prepare sesame-jaggery laddus and other prasad. Start worshipping Ganeshji in the evening. Spread a red cloth on a small stool. Install the idol of Ganeshji on it. Perform the Abhishek of Ganeshji and offer him yellow clothes.
After this, collect all the worship materials including red flowers, roli, mauli, turmeric, durva, sandalwood, incense and lamps on the idol of Ganeshji. Apply vermilion tilak to Ganeshji. Offer sesame-jaggery laddus and other things to Ganeshji. Chant Ganeshji’s mantra ‘Om Gan Ganpataye Namah’. Recite Ganesh Chalisa. Recite the story of Shri Ganesh Tilkuta Chauth. After moonrise, offer water to the moon. Distribute prasad among family members and break the fast by taking prasad yourself.
Tilkut Chauth Correct Date 2025
First of all, let’s talk about the Magh Krishna Chaturthi date necessary for Sakat Chauth. According to the Panchang, Magh Krishna Chaturthi date is from 04:06 am on January 17 to 05:30 am on January 18. Now, seeing the Chaturthi date in the morning on both 17 and 18 January, a question arises in the minds of people that on which day should the Sakat Chauth fast be kept?
In such a situation, to keep the fast of Sakat Chauth, let us look at the recognition of Udayatithi. Udayatithi means the date found at the time of sunrise. Sunrise on January 17 will be at 7:15 am. At that time it will be Magh Krishna Chaturthi date, on January 18, Chaturthi date is ending before sunrise. In such a situation, the fast of Sakat Chauth will be kept on Friday, January 17. This is the correct date of the fast.
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Importance of Sankashti Chaturthi
Lord Ganesha is considered to be the destroyer of obstacles, the harbinger of good fortune and auspiciousness. Fasting on Sankashti Chaturthi not only gives physical and mental peace, but it also helps in removing every obstacle in life. Worshiping Ganesha and Chandradev on this day blesses children with long life. Happiness and peace arrive in the house. Problems in children’s lives are removed. It is believed that by offering water to Chandradev on this day, children do not have to face any disease and get good fortune. It is a religious belief that fasting on this day and using things made from sesame and jaggery fulfills wishes.
Sakat Chauth Bhog
In the worship of Sakat Chauth, a special prasad made of sesame and jaggery, Tilkut, is offered to Lord Ganesha. For this reason, Sakat Chauth is called Tilkut Chauth. Offering Tilkut bhog makes Lord Ganesha happy and fulfills the wishes of his devotees.
Benefits of Tilkut Chauth Fast
- By observing the fast of Sakat Chauth, children remain happy and safe.
- By worshipping and fasting on Sakat Chauth, one gets the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Happiness, prosperity and auspiciousness increase in life.
- With the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the troubles in a person’s life are removed.
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Final Words
Sakat Chauth, also known as Tilkut Chauth, is an important fasting day in Sanatan Dharma, observed by mothers for the well-being and long life of their children. Celebrated on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha in Magh month, it involves fasting, worshipping Lord Ganesha, and offering special prasad like sesame-jaggery laddus. The fast is believed to remove obstacles, bring prosperity, and ensure good health for children. Sakat Chauth falls on January 17, 2025, and is marked by an auspicious combination of Shobhan and Saubhagya Yoga.
Tilkut Chauth FAQ’S
What is Sakat Chauth?
Sakat Chauth, also known as Tilkut Chauth, is a fasting day observed by mothers for the health and long life of their children. It is celebrated on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha in Magh month.
When is Sakat Chauth in 2025?
Sakat Chauth will be observed on January 17, 2025, as per the Udayatithi (date at sunrise).
Why do People Fast on Sakat Chauth?
The fast is kept to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha for the well-being of children, the removal of obstacles, and the increase of prosperity and happiness in life.
What is The Significance of Tilkut on Sakat Chauth?
Tilkut, made of sesame and jaggery, is offered to Lord Ganesha on this day. It is believed that offering this prasad fulfills wishes and brings divine blessings.