Tag: Sankashti Vrat Katha

King Yuvanashva, a pious king looks after his subjects well. He performs yagnas regularly and donates generously to Brahmins too. Vishnu Sharma, a scholar well versed in the Vedas lives a content life with his seven sons in Yuvanashva’s kingdom. … Read more...

Lord Ganesha says, “O mother Parvati, you will find the answers to your questions when you listen to this vrat katha.” This happens in Sat Yuga. A Brahmin called Rishi Sharma and his wife Sakshi live a life of comfort … Read more...

Ravan, a valiant king with Vedic knowledge rules the kingdom of Lanka very well. Shiva blesses him with immense powers. But he misuses his powers to oust the devas from their abodes and conquers their lokas. One day, he catches … Read more...

This ancient tale may sound familiar. But the nuances of human nature and the power of faith in a higher force are worth pondering over. This happens during the Treta Yug. Dasharath, a noble king rules over his kingdom responsibly. … Read more...

Yudhishtra looks at Krishna guiltily and says, “I know I have made several mistakes O Krishna. But is there any way in which we can regain all that we have lost?” Krishna smiles and says, “The Bhavishya Puran clearly states … Read more...

The story of Vakratunda Mahaganapati

One day Yudhishtra asks Krishna, “O Jagat guru, the Bhavishya Puran states that we should observe the Vrat of Sankashti when we are overwhelmed by challenges. Lord Ganesha removes all the obstacles from our path … Read more...

The story of Vibhuvana Palaka Maha Ganapati

Draupadi wonders why and how things suddenly went haywire in their lives. She recollects her humiliation in the court the minute she closes her eyes. Several thoughts plague her mind. She has five … Read more...