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When is the next Sankashti Chaturthi?संकष्टी चतुर्थी की अगली तिथि

Sankashti Chaturthi is the monthly fast for Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles, on the fourth day of the dark fortnight, broken after moonrise.

Upcoming Sankashti Chaturthi dates· आगामी तिथियाँ

Sankashti Chaturthi list by year· वर्ष अनुसार सूची

Why this date?· तिथि निर्णय

Hindu date: Krishna Chaturthi of each month.

It is kept on the day Chaturthi is current at moonrise; the fast ends after offering water to the moon.

Dates are calculated for New Delhi; elsewhere they can fall a day earlier or later. Month names follow the Purnimanta calendar used in North India, where a month ends on Purnima. How we calculate

About Sankashti Chaturthi· महत्व

Sankashti means deliverance from trouble. Devotees fast through the day, worship Ganesha in the evening with durva and modak, and break the fast after sighting the moon. Each month's Sankashti honours a different form of Ganesha, and one that falls on a Tuesday is Angaraki Chaturthi, the most auspicious.

How Sankashti Chaturthi is observed· विधि

  • Fast through the day.
  • Worship Ganesha in the evening with durva grass, red flowers and modak.
  • Read the Sankashti katha and the Ganesh Chalisa.
  • Offer arghya to the moon and break the fast.

FAQ· सामान्य प्रश्न

When is the next Sankashti Chaturthi?

Sankashti Chaturthi on Thursday, 29 October 2026 (New Delhi).

How many Sankashti Chaturthi dates are there in 2026?

13 in 2026; the Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 list gives every date.

How many Sankashti Chaturthi dates are there in 2027?

12 in 2027; the Sankashti Chaturthi 2027 list gives every date.

How many Sankashti Chaturthi dates are there in 2028?

12 in 2028; the Sankashti Chaturthi 2028 list gives every date.

संकष्टी चतुर्थी की अगली तिथि कब है?

संकष्टी चतुर्थी: गुरुवार, 29 अक्टूबर 2026 (नई दिल्ली)।