Today 9 April is Sankashti Chaturthi, or Ganesh Sankatahara Chaturti (dedicated to Hindu God Ganesh ). Ganesha devotees observe Sankashta Chaturti day from sunrise till the sighting of the moon. The day falls on the fourth day during the waning phase of moon or Krishna Paksha in a Hindu lunar month.

Fasting on Sankashti day is believed help in attaining peace, prosperity and knowledge.