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Sankat Chaturthi

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Also known as: Sankatahara Chaturthi, Sankat Chaturthi

Quick Overview

Date in 2028
Tuesday, August 8, 2028
Tithi
Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends
08:30 PM, Aug 08 to 10:56 PM, Aug 09
Lunar month
Bhadrapada · Krishna Paksha
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Sankat Chaturthi
2028 Festival Date & Muhurta

Sankat Chaturthi

Tuesday, August 8, 2028

Lunar Month: Bhadrapada

Tithi / Muhurta Timings
Tithi Begins:08:30 PM, Aug 08
Tithi Ends:10:56 PM, Aug 09

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
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
203208:17 PM, Mon, Aug 2305:27 PM, Tue, Aug 24
203302:24 PM, Sat, Aug 1311:24 AM, Sun, Aug 14

Panchanga on This Day

Sankat Chaturthi · Aug 8, 2028

VaaraMangalavara
TithiKrishna Tritiya06:04 PM → 08:30 PM
NakshatraShatabhisha12:42 AM → 03:38 AM
YogaAtiganda
KaranVishti
Lunar MonthShravana
Brahma Muhurta04:21 AM → 05:04 AM
Abhijit Muhurta11:59 AM → 12:53 PM
Nishita Muhurta12:05 AM → 12:48 AM
Rahu Kaal03:46 PM → 05:26 PM
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 2028?

Krishna Chaturthi: 08:30 PM, Tue, Aug 8, 2028 to 10:56 PM, Wed, Aug 9, 2028 (IST).

Q: When is the Sankat Chaturthi tithi in 2029?

Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi: 11:35 AM, Mon, Aug 27, 2029 to 01:47 PM, Tue, Aug 28, 2029 (IST).

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