सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी — महत्त्वम्
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).
सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी — महत्त्वम्
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.
सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी — पूजाविधिः
- 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.
सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी — मन्त्राः
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ
Salutations to Ganesha
सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Modak
- ●Fruits
- ●Break after moonrise
सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी — अन्यनामानि
Maharashtra(संकष्टी चतुर्थी)
Monthly Ganesha vrat
South India(சங்கட ஹர சதுர்த்தி)
Sankatahara Chaturthi
सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Fast until moonrise
- ✓Worship Ganesha
- ✓Offer modak
- ✓Break after moon sighting
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not eat grains before moonrise
- ✗Avoid looking at the moon before puja in some traditions
- ✗Do not skip puja
सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी — FAQ
- सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी किम् अस्ति?
- Sankashti Chaturthi is the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of every month, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
- सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी Tuesday, May 5, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी पूजाविधिः का?
- 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.
- सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Modak, Fruits, Break after moonrise
- सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Fast until moonrise; Worship Ganesha; Offer modak
- सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not eat grains before moonrise; Avoid looking at the moon before puja in some traditions; Do not skip puja
- सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी Ganesha देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
सङ्कष्टी चतुर्थी 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | 10:30 pm | — |
| May 6, 2026 | Wednesday | 11:18 pm | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Thursday | 10:39 pm | — |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Saturday | 10:19 pm | — |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Sunday | 09:20 pm | — |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Tuesday | 09:00 pm | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wednesday | 08:25 pm | — |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Thursday | 08:12 pm | — |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Sunday | 09:23 pm | — |
| Feb 24, 2027 | Wednesday | 09:59 pm | — |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Friday | 10:45 pm | — |
| Apr 24, 2027 | Saturday | 10:26 pm | — |
| May 24, 2027 | Monday | 10:41 pm | — |
| Jun 23, 2027 | Wednesday | 10:23 pm | — |
| Jul 22, 2027 | Thursday | 09:23 pm | — |