Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Chaturthi after Purnima or full moon during Krishna Paksha is celebrated as Sankashti Chaturthi. While people fast on Sankashti Chaturthi every month, the Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi is the most significant one which falls in month of Magha. Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi 2019 will be observed on September 17 (Tuesday). When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on Tuesday it is called Angarki Chaturthi and is considered very auspicious. People in Western and Southern India, especially in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, observe fast during Sankashti Chaturthi. As the observance approaches, we have compiled a list of Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi WhatsApp Stickers, GIF Images, SMS, Ganpati quotes, messages and greetings you can send your friends and family to wish on the day. Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi 2019 Date: Legends, Significance and Puja Vidhi of This Auspicious Vrat Dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

The observance originates out of a legend associated with Lord Ganesha. According to the story, Angarak, son of Rishi Bharadwaj and mother Earth was a devotee of Lord Ganesha. It is said that Lord Ganesha was pleased to see his devotion and decided to grant Angarak's wishes on the fourth day of the month of Magha, which also happened to be a Tuesday. Also, Angarak wanted his name to be associated with Lord Ganesha's idol always. As the Lord granted his wish, the day came to be referred to as Angarki Chaturthi. People send Happy Angarki Chaturthi greetings wishing devotees on the observance. Here are some messages and wishes which you can send this festive season. From Vinayaka to Shri Vighneshwaraya, Check All 108 Names of Lord Ganesha.

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Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi Message Reads: Happy Angarika Chaturthi to all Ganesha devotees. May Lord Ganesha remove all obstacles from your lives

and shower you lots of blessings.

Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi greetings (Photo Credits: File Photo)

Angarki Chaturthi Message Reads: Let Ganesha keep away all evils and bless with good wishes. Happy Angarika Chaturthi to all. Ganpati Bappa Moraya Mangalmurti Moraya.

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Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi Message Reads: May Lord Ganesha bestow

success, happiness and prosperity upon you & your family. Angarika Chaturthi Ki Shubhkamnaye.

Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi wishes (Photo Credits: File Photo)

Angarki Chaturthi Message Reads: Jay Shree Ganeshay Namahh

Ganapati Bappa Morya, Mangalmurti Moraya, Saglya Mitrana Mazyakadun,

Angarika Chaturthi Hardik Subheccha.

Download Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi 2019 WhatsApp Stickers

As WhatsApp is widely used, people send wishes and greetings through this social media platform. It is quite easy to download beautiful Ganpati images and Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi wishes from PlayStore. You can also download Angarki Chaturthi 2019 WhatsApp Stickers, GIF images, Ganpati photos which can be shared with your family and friends.

On Angarika Sankashti Chaturthi, the devotees observe fast from morning till evening. They break the fast at night after catching a glimpse of the moon. Angarak in Sanskrit means red like burning coal embers and Angarika Sankashti means deliverance during troubled times. Hence, devotees offer prayers to Lord Ganesha and believe that their wishes will come true. Devotees also recite Ganapati Atharvashesha before moonlight urging for the blessings of Lord Ganesha. We wish everyone celebrating Happy Angarki Chaturthi in advance!

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