Shukla Paksha

What is Chaturthi

Yama/Ganapati is lord of the 4th lunar day, which is good for the destruction of one's enemies, the removal of obstacles, and acts of combat.

Meaning of Chaturdasi

Shukla Chaturthi is the name for the 4th Tithi (lunar day). It's nature is Khala Prada, which can be interpreted as "cruel, wicked or bad in nature". It's good for using weapons, keeping arms, killing of enemies, arresting actions, poisoning, igniting fire, Atharva Vidya, works related to electricity. No Manglik (auspicious) works should be done as they get destroyed. Ganesha (Ganapati) is Devata which rules the 4th Tithi (referring to Muhurta Chintamani and Poorva Kalamrita), which is good for the destruction of one's enemies, the removal of obstacles and acts of combat. As per Brihat Samhita, Shukla Chaturthi is ruled by Yama and all actions done in respect of Yama are acceptable.

Festive Chaturthi

• Vinayak Chaturthi is the Chaturthi after Amavasya or new moon. Devotees observe the fast for full day and night and meal is consumed the next day. This fast is mostly observed in Western and Southern India especially by the Brahmin community (Mostly smartha or shaiva). The fast is supposed to be strict and only fruit, roots or vegetable products are supposed to be consumed.
• Angarki Sankashti ChaturthiIs the 4th day of the waning lunar phase after the full moon.coming on Tuesday.
• Ganesh Chaturthi is one of prominent Chaturthi on which Lord Ganesha makes his presence on the earth.
• Magha shukla chaturthi: Ganesh Jayanti
• Samvatsari (Kshamavani), falls on Shukla Paksha Bhadrapad.