Sankatahara Chathurthi Viratham
On Theipirai Chathurthi (fourth day of the waning moon). The viratham ends after you see the moon rise.
Next: 27 November 2026, Friday · Karthigai 11
Significance
A monthly viratham, praying to Vinayagar to remove troubles (sankatam). Its special feature is fasting through the day and ending the fast at night after seeing the moon.
Things you need
- Picture of Vinayagar
- Arugampul, flowers
- Kozhukattai or fruits
- Lamp, camphor
How to do it
- Take a bath in the morning, pray to Vinayagar and begin the viratham.
- During the day, fast or eat simple food.
- In the evening, go to a Vinayagar temple, or do archanai with arugampul at home.
- Offer kozhukattai or fruits and show the aarathi.
- Once the moon rises, look at it and pray. If clouds hide it, you can pray after the moonrise time has passed.
- Then eat and end the viratham.
Please note
- The moonrise time on the next viratham day is given on this page for your town.
- People with illnesses like diabetes, pregnant women, the elderly and children can keep a light fast, as their doctor advises. Health comes first.
This is only a general guide. If your family custom is different, follow that. Ask your elders and your priest.