Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 - 2027 dates as per Hindu lunar calendar in India and the Sankashti list is given below with Chandrodaya time today (moonrise time today) in Pune, Mumbai, and Maharashtra. Sankashti Chaturthi, or Ganesh Sankashti Chaturthi Vrata, is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Ganesha in a Hindu lunar month. This Ganpati Vrata falls on the 4th day of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of moon) of the lunar fortnight or on the fourth day after full moon or Purnima. Ganesha devotees observe a fast (fasting – upvaas) on the day.
Sankashti 2026 dates
Sankashti Chaturthi – October 29, 2026 – Thursday – moonrise time is at 8:47 PM
Sankashti Chaturthi – November 27, 2026 – Friday – Moonrise time – 8:45 PM
Sankashti Chaturthi – December 26, 2026 – Saturday – Moonrise time is at 8:40 PM
Sankashti Chaturthi 2027 dates
Sankashti Chaturthi - January 25, 2027 – Monday – Chandrodaya time 9:26 PM
Sankashti Chaturthi - February 24, 2027 – Wednesday – Chandrodaya time today 9:58 PM
Sankashti Chaturthi - March 25, 2027 – Thursday – Chandrodaya time 9:36 PM
Sankashti Chaturthi - April 24, 2027 – Saturday – Moonrise time today 10:12 PM
Sankashti – May 23, 2027 – Sunday – Chandrodaya or moon rise time is at 9:46 PM
Sankashti – June 22, 2027 – Tuesday – Moonrise time – 9:48 PM (Angarak Sankashti)
Sankashti Chaturthi – July 22, 2027 – Thursday – Chandrodaya or moonrise time is at 9:31 PM
Sankashti Chaturthi – August 20, 2027 – Friday – moonrise time is at 8:38 PM
Sankashti Chaturthi – September 19, 2027 – Sunday - moonrise time is at 8:31 PM
Angarak Sankashti
When the Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday it is known as Angarak Sankashti and is considered highly auspicious.
Why Chaturthi is Auspicious to Ganesha?
Ganesha was born on Chaturthi Tithi (fourth day of a fortnight) as per traditional Hindu calendar. Therefore Chaturthi day is auspicious to Ganesha.Ganpati is the Lord (Swami) of Chaturthi Tithi.
Benefits of Sankashti Chaturthi?
As per Sage Vyasa, those performing puja, prayers, and charity on Chaturthi will be blessed with peace and prosperity.Related