Chaturthi · Krishna PakshaVrat / Fasting day
Sankashti Chaturthi
29th
October 2026
Thursday / गुरुवार
Sankashti Chaturthi is a monthly vrat dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi. Devotees fast through the day and break it after sighting the moon, praying to Sankashtahara Ganapati to relieve them of difficulties and grant well-being.
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TITHI
Chaturthi
PAKSHA
Krishna
MASA
Kartika
NAKSHATRA
Rohini
SUNRISE / SUNSET
06:12 / 17:54
SIGNIFICANCE
Why Sankashti Chaturthi is observed
Sankashti Chaturthi is a monthly vrat dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi. Devotees fast through the day and break it after sighting the moon, praying to Sankashtahara Ganapati to relieve them of difficulties and grant well-being.
AT A GLANCE
ObservanceVrat (fast) + puja
Lunar monthKartika · Krishna
TithiChaturthi
Pujas bookable3 pujas
THE RITUALS
What devotees do on this day
01
Sankashti Vrat
A strict day-long fast broken only after sighting the moon at night.
02
Sankashtahara Ganapati Puja
Worship of Ganesha as the reliever of difficulties with durva and modak.
03
Chandra Darshan & Arghya
Offering arghya to the moon before breaking the fast.
04
Aarti & Bhog
Aarti is performed and modak bhog shared with the family.
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Ganesh Chaturthi Puja
Ganesh Chaturthi Puja is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity. Devotees perform Ganesh Sthapana at home or in public pandals, offering modaks, flowers, and prayers. The puja lasts for one or more days, ending with visarjan—immersion of the idol in water. It symbolizes the cycle of creation and dissolution, and invites blessings for success, harmony, and new beginnings.
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Ganpati Puja
Ganpati Puja is a Hindu festival celebrating the god Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati. Ganesha is worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. The festival typically takes place over a period of 10 days, during which devotees perform puja (worship) and offer prayers to Ganesha. The festival culminates on the tenth day, known as Anant Chaturdashi, when large idols of Ganesha are immersed in water.
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Ganapati homam
Ganpati Homam is a sacred Hindu ritual dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It involves the chanting of Vedic mantras and offerings of various items to invoke Lord Ganesha's blessings. Devotees perform this homam to remove obstacles, seek success, and attain spiritual growth.
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PANCHANG
Timings · October 29, 2026
Chaturthi Tithi Ends10:10 PM
PakshaKrishna
Masa (lunar month)Kartika (कार्तिक)
NakshatraRohini · ends 11:11 AM
Sunrise / Sunset06:12 / 17:54
Timings in local time of Bengaluru, India. In Panchang, the day begins and ends with sunrise.
CHOGHADIYA
Auspicious muhurat
Brahma Muhurta4:34 AM – 5:23 AM
Pratah Sandhya5:24 AM – 6:12 AM
Amrit Kalam9:07 AM – 10:35 AM
Abhijit Muhurta11:39 AM – 12:26 PM
Vijaya Muhurta2:00 PM – 2:47 PM
Godhuli Muhurta5:30 PM – 6:18 PM
Sayahna Sandhya5:54 PM – 6:42 PM
Nishita Muhurta11:38 PM – 12:27 AM
Yamaganda6:12 AM – 7:40 AM
Dur Muhurtam6:59 AM – 7:45 AM
Varjyam7:40 AM – 9:07 AM
Gulika Kaal9:07 AM – 10:35 AM
Dur Muhurtam 21:13 PM – 2:00 PM
Rahu Kaal1:30 PM – 2:58 PM
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Sankashti Chaturthi
When is Sankashti Chaturthi 2026?+
Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
What is the tithi and paksha for Sankashti Chaturthi 2026?+
Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 falls on the Chaturthi tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Kartika masa.
What are the auspicious muhurat timings on Sankashti Chaturthi 2026?+
The auspicious muhurat on Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 include Brahma Muhurta (4:34 AM–5:23 AM), Pratah Sandhya (5:24 AM–6:12 AM), Amrit Kalam (9:07 AM–10:35 AM). Timings are for Bengaluru, India and vary slightly by city.
Which pujas can I book for Sankashti Chaturthi?+
For Sankashti Chaturthi you can book Ganesh Chaturthi Puja, Ganpati Puja, Ganapati homam. All pujas are performed by verified pandits with samagri arranged.
How do I book a pandit for Sankashti Chaturthi 2026?+
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