Overview
- Devotees observed the January 6 fast from sunrise to moonrise, breaking it only after offering arghya to the moon as per tradition linked to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Sakat.
- Drik Panchang–based schedules guided moon darshan, with city-wise timings including Delhi 8:54 pm and Mumbai 9:23 pm, ensuring devotees concluded the vrat at the correct time.
- Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple managed large crowds with special queueing and separate lines for seniors, women, people with disabilities, and parents with newborns.
- The Siddhivinayak sanctum will be closed January 7–11 for the annual sindoor lepan ritual; darshan of a replica idol will continue, and regular darshan of the main idol returns January 12 at 1 pm.
- Offerings commonly included til/til-kuta, durva grass, modak, and simple sattvic foods, reflecting the day’s focus on prayers for children’s wellbeing and the removal of obstacles.