Til Chauth 2026: 5 Things to Offer to Lord Ganesha on Sakat Chauth to Remove Obstacles from Your Child’s Life

Kokila Chokkanathan
Sakat Chauth, also known as Sankashti Chaturthi, is a sacred day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. It occurs twice every lunar month, but the one that falls in Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight) is called Sankashti Chaturthi. Devotees believe that observing this fast and offering the right items to Lord Ganesha can help remove obstacles, difficulties, and negative influences from their lives, particularly for children.

1. Til (Sesame Seeds) – The Main Offering

· Significance: Sesame seeds, or til, symbolize protection and purification.

· How to Offer: Mix til with jaggery and offer as prasad to Lord Ganesha.

· Benefit: Believed to protect children from accidents, negativity, and health problems.

2. Modaks or Laddoos – Ganesha’s Favorite

· Significance: Modaks are considered Lord Ganesha’s favorite sweets.

· How to Offer: Prepare steamed modaks or coconut jaggery laddoos and place them near the idol.

· Benefit: Symbolizes prosperity, wisdom, and removal of obstacles, especially in education and personal growth.

3. Durva Grass (Bermuda Grass)

· Significance: Durva grass is sacred to Ganesha and symbolizes strength and resilience.

· How to Offer: Place seven blades of durva grass near Lord Ganesha’s feet while chanting his mantra.

· Benefit: Helps children overcome challenges, fear, or weakness in life.

4. red Flowers

· Significance: red flowers like hibiscus or marigold are associated with energy and positive vibrations.

· How to Offer: Offer fresh red flowers in front of the idol.

· Benefit: Encourages focus, courage, and protection for children in academics, health, and daily life.

5. fruits and Coconut

· Significance: fruits and coconut represent purity, abundance, and blessings.

· How to Offer: Offer fresh fruits like bananas, mangoes, or coconut pieces to the deity.

· Benefit: Brings overall well-being, knowledge, and good luck into a child’s life.

Additional Tips for Til Chauth 2026

1. Observe Fasting: Devotees often fast from sunrise until moonrise. Some may take light fruits or water during the day.

2. Chant Ganesha Mantras: Recite “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” 108 times to seek blessings.

3. Offer Water: Pouring clean water at the base of the idol symbolizes purification.

4. Lighting a Lamp: Light a ghee lamp to invoke divine protection.

5. Moonrise Ritual: Break the fast after sighting the moon and offering prasad.

Conclusion

Observing Sakat Chauth / Til Chauth 2026 with the right offerings—til, modaks, durva grass, red flowers, and fruits/coconut—is believed to remove obstacles and ensure protection and growth for children. This ritual combines devotion, fasting, and symbolic offerings to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings for a child’s success, health, and happiness.

 

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