Sankat Chaturthi
festivalsAlso known as: Sankatahara Chaturthi, Sankat Chaturthi
Quick Overview
- Date in 2027
- Friday, August 20, 2027
- Tithi
- Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 06:54 PM, Aug 20 to 08:05 PM, Aug 21
- Lunar month
- Bhadrapada · Krishna Paksha
Sankat Chaturthi
Friday, August 20, 2027
Lunar Month: Bhadrapada
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
Panchanga on This Day
Sankat Chaturthi · Aug 20, 2027
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.
- 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
Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi (Shravana Krishna Chaturthi in the Amanta calendar); its swami is Ganesha, a Rikta Tithi.
Krishna Chaturthi: 06:54 PM, Fri, Aug 20, 2027 to 08:05 PM, Sat, Aug 21, 2027 (IST).
Festivals in the Same Lunar Month
Bhadrapada
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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