📅 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi Tithi Time
| Tithi Date | Day | Chaturthi Name | Tithi Time (Moonrise) | Add to Cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 | Tue | Lambodara | --:-- | Sync Vrat |
| Feb 05 | Thu | Sakat Chauth | --:-- | Sync Vrat |
| Mar 07 | Sat | Bhalachandra | --:-- | Sync Vrat |
| Apr 05 | Sun | Vikata | --:-- | Sync Vrat |
| May 05 | Tue | Ekadanta | --:-- | Sync Vrat |
| Jun 03 | Wed | Krishnapingala | --:-- | Sync Vrat |
| Jul 03 | Fri | Gajanana | --:-- | Sync Vrat |
| Aug 01 | Sat | Vibhuvana (Adhik) | --:-- | Sync Vrat |
| Aug 31 | Mon | Heramba | --:-- | Sync Vrat |
| Sep 29 | Tue | Vighnaraja | --:-- | Sync Vrat |
| Oct 29 | Thu | Vakratunda | --:-- | Sync Vrat |
| Nov 28 | Sat | Ganadhipa | --:-- | Sync Vrat |
| Dec 27 | Sun | Akhuratha | --:-- | Sync Vrat |
🕉️ Vrat Rituals
1. Morning: Perform Ganesha Puja with Durva grass and Modaks.
2. Evening: Listen to the Sankashti Vrat Katha before moonrise.
3. Chandra Puja: Offer Arghya (water) to the Moon once it is visible.
4. Breaking Fast: Break the fast after the Moon worship is complete.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The main puja is performed in the evening during the Pradosh Kaal, just before the moonrise. However, the Vrat begins at sunrise.
Common salt is usually avoided. Devotees may use Sendha Namak (Rock Salt) for their phalahar (fruit-based) meal after the moonrise puja.
If the moon is obscured by clouds, refer to the local moonrise timing in the Panchang (or our table above) and break the fast after that specific time.
Sankashti means 'deliverance from trouble.' Lord Ganesha is the 'Vighnaharta' (Remover of Obstacles), and this Vrat is observed to seek his protection against life's hurdles.
When Sankashti falls on a Tuesday, it is called Angarki Chaturthi. In 2026, we have three such occurrences (Jan 6, May 5, Sept 29), which are considered highly powerful for fulfilling desires.