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Sankat Chaturthi

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Also known as: Sankatahara Chaturthi, Sankat Chaturthi

Quick Overview

Date in 2026
Monday, August 31, 2026
Tithi
Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends
08:52 AM, Aug 31 to 07:42 AM, Sep 01
Lunar month
Bhadrapada · Krishna Paksha
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Sankat Chaturthi
2026 Festival Date & Muhurta

Sankat Chaturthi

Monday, August 31, 2026

Lunar Month: Bhadrapada

Tithi / Muhurta Timings
Tithi Begins:08:52 AM, Aug 31
Tithi Ends:07:42 AM, Sep 01

Sankat Chaturthi at a Glance

Sankat Chaturthi is fixed by the lunar calendar to Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi, the 4th tithi of the waning (Krishna) fortnight of Bhadrapada (Shravana Krishna Chaturthi in the Amanta calendar).

Tithi rule
Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi (Purnimanta)Krishna ChaturthiBhadrapada month
Tithi swami and group
Ganesha · Rikta Tithi

Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi in Coming Years

YearTithi beginsTithi ends
202706:54 PM, Fri, Aug 2008:05 PM, Sat, Aug 21
202808:30 PM, Tue, Aug 810:56 PM, Wed, Aug 9
202911:35 AM, Mon, Aug 2701:47 PM, Tue, Aug 28
203012:42 PM, Fri, Aug 1612:52 PM, Sat, Aug 17
203109:21 PM, Tue, Aug 507:08 PM, Wed, Aug 6

Panchanga on This Day

Sankat Chaturthi · Aug 31, 2026

VaaraSomavara
TithiKrishna Chaturthi08:52 AM → 07:42 AM
NakshatraUttara Bhadrapada03:42 AM → 03:45 AM
YogaGanda
KaranBava
Lunar MonthShravana
Brahma Muhurta04:28 AM → 05:13 AM
Abhijit Muhurta11:55 AM → 12:46 PM
Nishita Muhurta11:59 PM → 12:44 AM
Rahu Kaal07:34 AM → 09:09 AM
New Delhi, IndiaFull Dainik Panchang →

About Sankat Chaturthi

Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Ganesha. 'Sankashti' translates to 'deliverance during difficult times'.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings to remove obstacles.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:
  • Wait for moonrise. Once the moon is sighted, offer Arghya (water mixed with sandalwood paste and flowers) to the Moon God.
  • Break the fast only after offering Arghya and viewing the moon.

Sankat Chaturthi: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which tithi is Sankat Chaturthi observed on?

Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi (Shravana Krishna Chaturthi in the Amanta calendar); its swami is Ganesha, a Rikta Tithi.

Q: When does the Sankat Chaturthi tithi begin and end in 2026?

Krishna Chaturthi: 08:52 AM, Mon, Aug 31, 2026 to 07:42 AM, Tue, Sep 1, 2026 (IST).

Q: When is the Sankat Chaturthi tithi in 2027?

Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi: 06:54 PM, Fri, Aug 20, 2027 to 08:05 PM, Sat, Aug 21, 2027 (IST).

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