Sankashti Chaturthi Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Sankashti Chaturthi is the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of every month, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Fasting is observed and broken after moonrise. It is believed to remove obstacles (sankat).
Sankashti Chaturthi Mythology & Legend
According to the Shiva Purana, Ganesha is the remover of obstacles. Observing Sankashti Chaturthi with devotion is said to please him and remove difficulties. The moon (Chandra) is associated with the legend of Ganesha and the moon's curse.
Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- Observe a full-day fast (no grains) until moonrise.
- Offer modak, flowers, and durva to Ganesha; chant Ganesha mantras.
- After moonrise, sight the moon and then offer puja to Ganesha.
- Break the fast with prasad and a light meal.
Sankashti Chaturthi Mantras in Sanskrit
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ
Salutations to Ganesha
Sankashti Chaturthi Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Modak
- ●Fruits
- ●Break after moonrise
Sankashti Chaturthi Regional Celebrations across India
Maharashtra(संकष्टी चतुर्थी)
Monthly Ganesha vrat
South India(சங்கட ஹர சதுர்த்தி)
Sankatahara Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Fast until moonrise
- ✓Worship Ganesha
- ✓Offer modak
- ✓Break after moon sighting
Don'ts
- ✗Do not eat grains before moonrise
- ✗Avoid looking at the moon before puja in some traditions
- ✗Do not skip puja
Sankashti Chaturthi — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sankashti Chaturthi?
- Sankashti Chaturthi is the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of every month, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
- When is Sankashti Chaturthi 2026?
- In 2026, Sankashti Chaturthi falls on মঙ্গলবার, ৫ মে, ২০২৬.
- What are the Sankashti Chaturthi puja rituals?
- Observe a full-day fast (no grains) until moonrise.; Offer modak, flowers, and durva to Ganesha; chant Ganesha mantras.; After moonrise, sight the moon and then offer puja to Ganesha.; Break the fast with prasad and a light meal.
- What to eat on Sankashti Chaturthi?
- Modak, Fruits, Break after moonrise
- What should you do on Sankashti Chaturthi?
- Fast until moonrise; Worship Ganesha; Offer modak
- What should you avoid on Sankashti Chaturthi?
- Do not eat grains before moonrise; Avoid looking at the moon before puja in some traditions; Do not skip puja
- Which deity is worshipped on Sankashti Chaturthi?
- Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Ganesha.
Upcoming Sankashti Chaturthi Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Sankashti Chaturthi is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| ৫ মে, ২০২৬ | মঙ্গলবার | 10:30 pm | — |
| ৬ মে, ২০২৬ | বুধবার | 11:18 pm | — |
| ৪ জুন, ২০২৬ | বৃহস্পতিবার | 10:39 pm | — |
| ৪ জুল, ২০২৬ | শনিবার | 10:19 pm | — |
| ২ আগ, ২০২৬ | রবিবার | 09:20 pm | — |
| ১ সেপ্টেঃ, ২০২৬ | মঙ্গলবার | 09:00 pm | — |
| ৩০ সেপ্টেঃ, ২০২৬ | বুধবার | 08:25 pm | — |
| ২৯ অক্টোঃ, ২০২৬ | বৃহস্পতিবার | 08:12 pm | — |
| ২৭ ডিসেঃ, ২০২৬ | রবিবার | 09:23 pm | — |
| ২৪ ফেব, ২০২৭ | বুধবার | 09:59 pm | — |
| ২৬ মার্চ, ২০২৭ | শুক্রবার | 10:45 pm | — |
| ২৪ এপ্রি, ২০২৭ | শনিবার | 10:26 pm | — |
| ২৪ মে, ২০২৭ | সোমবার | 10:41 pm | — |
| ২৩ জুন, ২০২৭ | বুধবার | 10:23 pm | — |
| ২২ জুল, ২০২৭ | বৃহস্পতিবার | 09:23 pm | — |