2025 and 2026 Sankashti (Sankatahara) Chaturthi dates & moonrise timings for Columbus

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Sankashti Chaturthi, also known as Sankatahara Chaturthi, is one of the most popular vrats (fasts) observed in India and worldwide. This auspicious fast is performed every month on Krishna (Bahula) Chaturthi to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
For the Sankashti Vrat, the correct moonrise time is crucial for determining the exact vrat date. OnlineJyotish.com provides accurate Sankashti dates and precise moonrise times for any location in the world. Observe Sankashti, Angaraki Sankashti, and Vinayaka Chaturthi accurately and receive the divine blessings of Sri Ganesha.

Methodology & Accuracy

Timings are computed using Swiss Ephemeris with accurate timezone/DST corrections. Fast-end logic follows the first locally visible moonrise on Krishna Chaturthi.

• Cross-checked with Dharma Shastra texts like Dharma Sindhu and Nirnaya Sindhu.
• Edge cases handled for late/post-midnight moonrise.

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Sankashti Chaturthi, also known as Sankatahara Chaturthi, is a monthly vrat (fasting day) dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise to overcome obstacles and seek wisdom and prosperity. This page provides precise moonrise timings for your specific location, ensuring you can perform your rituals correctly, whether you are in India, the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, or any other country.

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The Spiritual Significance of Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat

Sankashti Chaturthi (also known as Sankatahara Chaturthi) is a highly revered monthly fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta). Observing this sacred vrat, especially Angaraki Sankashti (falling on a Tuesday), bestows devotees with strength, wisdom, prosperity, and relief from life's hurdles.

To begin this sacred fast, it is considered most auspicious to start on an Angaraki Chaturthi—a Sankashti Chaturthi that falls on a Tuesday.

How to Observe the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat

Follow these simple steps to perform the vrat correctly:

1. Morning Ritual: Wake up before sunrise, take a holy bath, and make a vow (sankalpa) to observe the fast with devotion.
2. Day-long Fast: You may observe a full fast (nirjal) or a partial fast where you consume fruits, milk, and specific fasting foods (phalahar).
3. Evening Puja: After sunset, perform the main puja. Place an idol of Lord Ganesha on a clean altar. Offer him durva grass, fresh flowers (especially red hibiscus), incense, and a diya (lamp) of ghee.
4. Chant and Pray: Recite Ganesha mantras, the "Ganesha Atharvashirsha," and read the Sankashti Vrat Katha specific to the month.
5. Break the Fast: After sighting the moon, offer it water (arghya). You can then break your fast by consuming the prasad offered to Lord Ganesha.

The Story of Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat

Once, a light-hearted discussion arose between Lord Shiva and Parvati about the supremacy of their two sons, Kartikeya and Ganesha. To settle the matter, they decided to hold a divine contest. They summoned both their sons and gave them a task: "Whoever among you circles the entire world three times and returns here first will be declared the winner and will be worshipped before all other gods."
Hearing this, Kartikeya, who was swift and powerful, immediately set off on his mount, the peacock, to circumnavigate the globe.

Ganesha, known for his immense intelligence and wisdom, knew that his mount, the mouse, could not compete with the speed of the peacock. He stood calmly before his parents. With folded hands and deep devotion, he began to circle around Shiva and Parvati. Upon completing three circumambulations, he bowed to them and said, "I have completed the task."
Shiva and Parvati were surprised and asked, "How is that possible, son? You did not go anywhere."

Ganesha replied with great wisdom, "My parents are my world. The entire universe resides within you. By circling you, I have circled the world."
Just as he finished speaking, Kartikeya returned after tirelessly circling the world. He was surprised to see Ganesha already there and was humbled when he learned of his brother's wise act.
Pleased immensely with Ganesha's unparalleled wisdom, devotion, and understanding of the scriptures, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati declared him the winner. From that day on, Lord Shiva granted him a boon that no puja, ritual, or auspicious event would be considered complete or successful without first worshipping Ganesha. He was given the title 'Pratham Pujya' (the one who is worshipped first).

Sage Narada, who witnessed this contest, declared this day of victory as Sankashti Chaturthi, and stated that whoever observes this vrat (vow) with true devotion will receive the grace of Ganesha, and obstacles from their lives will be removed.

Significance of the Story and the Vrat

This story highlights Ganesha's supreme intelligence and wisdom. Devotees who fast on Sankashti Chaturthi and listen to this story are blessed with knowledge and clarity of thought. The word 'Sankashti' means 'liberation during difficult times'. By fasting and praying to Ganesha, especially after sighting the moon, devotees seek his blessings to remove all obstacles from their path, just as Ganesha's wisdom effortlessly overcame the challenge in the contest. It is believed that observing this vrat with a pure heart removes sorrows and brings prosperity and peace.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankashti Chaturthi

Forms of Ganesha Worshipped Each Month

Each month's Sankashti is dedicated to a specific form of Lord Ganesha, worshipped with a unique Peetha (seat).

• Chaitra: Vikata Maha Ganapati
• Vaishakha: Chakra Raja Ekadanta Ganapati
• Jeshtha: Krishna Pingala Maha Ganapati
• Ashadha: Gajaanana Ganapati
• Shravana: Heramba Maha Ganapati
• Bhadrapada: Vignaraja Maha Ganapati
• Ashwayuja: Vakratunda Maha Ganapati
• Karthika: Ganadhipa Maha Ganapati
• Margashira: Akuratha Maha Ganapati
• Pushya: Lambodara Maha Ganapati
• Magha: Dwijapriya Maha Ganapati
• Phalguna: Balachandra Maha Ganapati
• Adhika Masa: Tribhuvana Palaka Maha Ganapati