Sankat Chaturthi

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Also known as: Sankatahara Chaturthi, Sankat Chaturthi

Quick Overview

Date in 2030: Friday, August 16, 2030
Tithi: Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends: 12:42 PM, Aug 16 to 12:52 PM, Aug 17
Lunar month: Bhadrapada · Krishna Paksha

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2030 Festival Date & Muhurta

Sankat Chaturthi

Friday, August 16, 2030

Lunar Month: Bhadrapada

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:12:42 PM, Aug 16

Tithi Ends:12:52 PM, Aug 17

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 Chaturthi Bhadrapada month
Tithi swami and group: Ganesha · Rikta Tithi

Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi in Coming Years

Year	Tithi begins	Tithi ends
2031	09:21 PM, Tue, Aug 5	07:08 PM, Wed, Aug 6
2032	08:17 PM, Mon, Aug 23	05:27 PM, Tue, Aug 24
2033	02:24 PM, Sat, Aug 13	11:24 AM, Sun, Aug 14

Panchanga on This Day

Sankat Chaturthi · Aug 16, 2030

VaaraShukravara

TithiKrishna Tritiya01:16 PM → 12:42 PM

NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada09:14 AM → 09:17 AM

YogaDhriti

KaranVishti

Lunar MonthShravana

Brahma Muhurta04:24 AM → 05:07 AM

Abhijit Muhurta11:58 AM → 12:51 PM

Nishita Muhurta12:03 AM → 12:47 AM

Rahu Kaal10:46 AM → 12:25 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.