Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in honour of Lord Ganesha. Many devotees complete the fast after the local moonrise and Chandra worship. Because moonrise changes from place to place, select your actual city before using the displayed time.
Before using the moonrise time
- Select the correct place: a moonrise time copied from another city may differ by several minutes.
- Follow your family practice: the order of Ganesh Puja, Chandra Arghya and breaking the fast can vary by region and lineage.
- Put health first: choose Nirjala, Phalahar or another suitable form of fasting according to your health and established practice.
Angaraki Sankashti in 2026 for Columbus
Angaraki Special: 🙏 This year Angaraki Sankashti is on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 and Moonrise time is 09:05 PM for your city Columbus.
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Sankashti Chaturthi Dates and Moonrise Timings 2026 (Columbus)
| Ganapati Names, Month | Date, Moonrise |
|---|---|
| PushyaLambodara Maha Ganapati | 🌙 08:12 PM |
| MaghaDwijapriya Maha Ganapati | 🌙 09:11 PM |
| PhalgunaBhalachandra Maha Ganapati | 🌙 10:00 PM |
| ChaitraVikata Maha Ganapati | 🌙 11:47 PM |
| VaishakhaChakra Raja Ekadanta Ganapati | 🌙 11:30 PM |
| AdhikaJyeshtha Krishna Pingala Maha Ganapati | 🌙 11:44 PM |
| JyeshthaKrishna Pingala Maha Ganapati | 🌙 11:26 PM |
| AshadhaGajaanana Ganapati | 🌙 10:26 PM |
| ShravanaHeramba Maha Ganapati | 🌙 09:54 PM |
| BhadrapadaVignaraja Maha Ganapati 🔥 Angaraki Special | 🌙 09:05 PM |
| AshwayujaVakratunda Maha Ganapati | 🌙 08:33 PM |
| KartikaGanadhipa Maha Ganapati | 🌙 07:20 PM |
| MargashiraAkuratha Maha Ganapati | 🌙 08:35 PM |
Terms used in the calendar
| Term | Meaning in this observance |
|---|---|
| Sankatahara / Sankashti | A traditional name associated with the removal of difficulties through devotion to Lord Ganesha. It describes the religious observance and should not be treated as a promise that every personal problem will disappear. |
| Chandrodaya | The calculated local moonrise. Many devotees offer Arghya to the Moon and complete the fast after this time according to their tradition. |
| Angaraki Sankashti | A Sankashti Chaturthi that falls on Tuesday. It receives special devotional importance in many traditions, but it is not a guaranteed remedy for debt or illness. |
| Arghya | A respectful ritual offering of water to the Moon. Ingredients and procedure can vary by family and regional custom. |
A simple way to observe Sankashti
- Make the Sankalpa: after bathing, remember Lord Ganesha and state your intention to observe the vrat.
- Choose an appropriate fast: observe Nirjala, Phalahar or a simpler dietary restriction according to health and family practice.
- Perform Ganesh Puja: Durva grass, flowers, a lamp and simple prayers may be offered according to availability and custom.
- Use the local moonrise: after the displayed moonrise, follow your customary Chandra Arghya and fast-completion procedure.
Fasting is a devotional practice, not a medical treatment.
Do not stop prescribed medicines or ignore necessary nutrition and hydration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Moonrise depends on latitude, longitude, timezone and the local horizon. Use your actual city, or the nearest available city in the same timezone, rather than a single national moonrise time.
The calendar provides the calculated local moonrise time. Practices differ when the Moon is not visible, so follow the custom used by your family or temple rather than repeatedly changing the city or waiting indefinitely.
Fasting customs range from Nirjala to fruit-and-milk observances. Choose a form suitable for your health and family tradition. Do not stop prescribed medicine or ignore necessary food and hydration for the sake of the fast.
For Columbus, the calculated Angaraki Sankashti date is Tuesday, 29 September 2026, with moonrise at 09:05 PM.
About the calculation
Dates and moonrise times are generated from the location, timezone and astronomical calculation method used by this service. Small differences may appear when another calendar uses different coordinates, refraction settings or observance rules.