Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi story

॥ Shri Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi fasting story. 🐘🔥

Story begins:

In ancient times, 'Angarak' (Mangal Dev), son of Maharishi Bhardwaj, was born in 'Avanti' city (present day Ujjain). He was a great devotee of Lord Ganesha. Taking permission from his father, he went to the forest to perform severe penance to please Lord Ganesha.

Angarak meditated on the form of Lord Ganesha by fasting for many years and performing severe penance. Pleased with his penance, Lord Ganeshaappeared on Chaturthi Tithiof Krishna Paksha of Magh month, whichwas Tuesday.

Lord Ganesha said to Angarak - "O Angarak! I am extremely pleased with your hard penance and unwavering devotion. You can ask for any boon as per your wish."

Angarak prayed with folded hands - "O Ganayak! O Vinayak! My only wish is that my name should always be associated with your devotion. Also, may all the devotees who observe your fast on this day be successful and may they never suffer any trouble."

Lord Ganesha smiled and blessed - "Amen! Today is Tuesday and Chaturthi date. From today onwards your name will be 'Mangal' (Mangalkari) and today's Chaturthiwill be known as 'Angaraki Chaturthi'. Any person who fasts and worships me on this day will get the fruits of Sankashti Chaturthi for a whole year. All the troubles (obstacles) will go away from his life. And he will not be hindered in any work."

After giving the boon, Lord Ganesha disappeared. Since then, the fast of Angaraki Chaturthi started being considered very effective.

॥ Rules of fasting and method of worship. 📋🌿

1. Morning bath and resolution:Waking up early in the morning and taking bath and wearing red colored clothes is considered auspicious. Take a pledge to fast in front of Lord Ganesha.

2. Ganesh Pujan:Offer vermillion, durva (grass), modak, red flowers and incense sticks to the idol of Lord Ganesha.

3. Observance of fast:Remain fasting for the whole day or consume only fruits (milk, fruits).

4. Importance of moonrise:Seeing the moon is mandatory on Sankashti Chaturthi. When the moon rises at night, worship her by offering water (Arghya), sandalwood and Akshat.

5. Listening to the story:Be sure to read or listen to this story of Angaraki Chaturthi during puja.

6. Parana:Break the fast only after offering Arghya to the moon.

॥ Special significance of Angaraki Chaturthi. 🔱🌟

• Freedom from Mangal Dosh:This fast is also observed to reduce the inauspicious effects of planet Mars (Mangal Dosh).

• Punya of the whole year:By fasting on one Angaraki Chaturthi, one gets the same virtue of all the Chaturthi of the whole year.

• Blessings of the remover of obstacles:By worshiping Lord Ganesha on this day, stalled work starts again and success is achieved.

॥ Benefits and results of fasting. 💎🌈

• Freedom from debt:This fast is considered a panacea for those who are burdened with debt.

• Happiness and peace:There is prosperity in the house and good news is received from the children.

• Runmochak:It is also called 'Runmochak Chaturthi' because it provides relief from all types of debts (mental and financial).