Sankashti Chaturthi Dates 2026: Calendar, Moonrise Time & Vrat…
Sankashti Chaturthi Dates 2026 & Moonrise Timings
Verified with Drik Panchang 2026
Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 begins with a highly auspicious Angarki Chaturthi on January 6, 2026. This monthly fast is observed on the 4th day of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase) to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. The fast is broken only after sighting the Moon (Chandrodaya) and offering Arghya.
Book Puja via WhatsAppThe word Sankashti comes from the Sanskrit word Sankata (Trouble) and Nashana (Destruction). Observing this Vrat is the ultimate remedy for removing obstacles (Vighna).
📅 Complete Sankashti Chaturthi Dates 2026 Calendar
Note: Moonrise timings are based on New Delhi. Please add +/- 20 minutes for your location.
| Month | Date & Day | Chaturthi Name | Moonrise (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 06 (Tuesday) | Lambodara (Angarki) 🚩 | 08:54 PM |
| February | Feb 05 (Thursday) | Dwijapriya Sankashti | 09:35 PM |
| March | Mar 06 (Friday) | Bhalachandra Sankashti | 09:14 PM |
| April | Apr 05 (Sunday) | Vikata Sankashti | 09:54 PM |
| May | May 05 (Tuesday) | Ekadanta (Angarki) 🚩 | 10:30 PM |
| June | Jun 03 (Wednesday) | Vibhuvana Sankashti | 09:59 PM |
| July | Jul 03 (Friday) | Krishnapingala Sankashti | 09:48 PM |
| August | Aug 02 (Sunday) | Gajanana Sankashti | 09:20 PM |
| August | Aug 31 (Monday) | Heramba Sankashti | 08:25 PM |
| September | Sep 29 (Tuesday) | Vighnaraja (Angarki) 🚩 | 07:39 PM |
| October | Oct 29 (Thursday) | Vakratunda (Karwa Chauth) | 08:11 PM |
| November | Nov 27 (Friday) | Ganadhipa Sankashti | 08:12 PM |
| December | Dec 26 (Saturday) | Akhuratha Sankashti | 08:13 PM |
🔥 Rare: 3 Angarki Chaturthis in 2026
2026 is exceptional. We have Angarki Chaturthi on Jan 6, May 5, and Sep 29. Observing a fast on these Tuesdays is equivalent to fasting for the entire year.
📜 Sankashti Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step)
1. Morning Vow
Wake up early, take a bath, and take a Sankalp (Vow) to observe the fast until moonrise for the removal of obstacles.
2. Evening Puja
Clean the altar. Place a Ganesha idol. Offer Durva grass, Hibiscus flowers, and Modaks. Light a Diya and Incense.
3. Moon Worship
After moonrise, offer Arghya (water, milk, chandan) to the Moon. Chant “Om Som Somaya Namah” and break your fast.
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