Pradyumna Chaturthi Timings

2026 Pradyumna Chaturthi

According to the Hindu Panchang, on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi of the Jyeshtha month, devotees worship Lord Ganesha in His Pradyumna form. On this day, donating fruits and Kand-Moola to Brahmins is considered highly meritorious. The Jyeshtha Shukla Chaturthi Vrat is a sacred fast dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with great devotion and prescribed rituals during Madhyahna Kala. Scriptures describe the Chaturthi Tithi as especially dear to Lord Ganesha; hence, His worship on this day is believed to bring immense blessings. Devotees of Lord Ganesha observe fasts on both the Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha Chaturthi Tithi to please Him and seek His divine grace.

In the sacred texts, Lord Ganesha is revered as Vighna Vinashaka, i.e., remover of obstacles, Buddhi Data, i.e., bestower of wisdom and Mangal Karta, i.e., giver of auspiciousness. Skanda Purana, Ganesha Purana and Mudgala Purana also mention the observance and significance of Ganesha's fasts and worship. The Skanda Purana states that observing a fast and worshipping Lord Ganesha on Chaturthi removes all obstacles from life and blesses the devotees with wisdom, knowledge and good fortune.

Pradyumna Chaturthi Vrat Puja Vidhi

A simple method for observing the fast on Jyeshtha Shukla Chaturthi has been described. However, there may be minor variations according to regional or family traditions.

• After taking a bath early in the morning, wear clean clothes and take a Sankalpa to observe the Vrat.
• At the place of worship, spread a red cloth on a wooden platform and install an idol or image of Lord Ganesha.
• After that, perform Shodashopachara Ganesha Pujan, offering Durva grass, pure water, flowers, red sandalwood, fragrance and Naivedya with devotion.
• Observe a fast throughout the day and in the evening offer Laddu, Modak, Kheer or Panchmeva as Naivedya to Lord Ganesha.
• After worship, recite the Ganapati Atharvashirsha, Ganesha Stotra and Ganesha Chalisa with devotion.
• After that, one should perform Aarti of Lord Ganesha.
• To gain the complete merit of observance, listen to or read the Pradyumna Chaturthi Vrat Katha.
• According to the Mudgala Purana, on the Panchami Tithi, conclude all rituals by performing Parana i.e. breaking the fast, in the presence of a Brahmin.

According to the Ganesha Purana, observing this Vrat with devotion grants the fourfold aims of human life, i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. This Vrat is considered especially beneficial for householders. When performed with restraint, faith and full devotion, the worship of Lord Ganesha brings domestic happiness, prosperity, progeny and relief from worldly troubles. Thus, the Jyeshtha Shukla Chaturthi Vrat is a highly auspicious occasion prescribed in the scriptures for the worship of Lord Ganesha, bestowing righteousness, wisdom, happiness and good fortune upon His devotees.