When to break Sankashti Chaturthi fast?

The fast is broken after moonrise. One must sight the Moon and then have food. Moonrise time varies by location.

Which Sankashti Chaturthi is most important?

Angarki Sankashti (falling on Tuesday) is considered most powerful. Lambodara Sankashti (Paush) and Akhuratha Sankashti (Margashirsha) are also very significant.

Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 — All Dates & Moonrise Times

Q: How many Sankashti Chaturthi are in 2026?

In 2026, there are 13 Sankashti Chaturthi — one each month plus one during Adhika Jyeshtha.

Complete Sankashti Chaturthi calendar with month-wise names and vrat rules

Times shown for Ahmedabad.

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What is Sankashti Chaturthi?

Sankashti Chaturthi is the 4th tithi of Krishna Paksha, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. "Sankashti" means deliverance during difficult times. Devotees observe a strict fast from sunrise and break it only after sighting the Moon after moonrise.

Each month's Sankashti has a unique name and is associated with a specific form of Lord Ganesha. When Sankashti falls on a Tuesday, it is called Angarki Sankashti — considered the most powerful and meritorious.

Monthly Names (Amanta System)

Chaitra: Vikata
Vaishakha: Ekadanta
Jyeshtha: Krishnapingala
Ashadha: Gajanana
Shravana: Heramba
Bhadrapada: Vighnaraja
Ashwin: Vakratunda
Kartik: Ganadhipa
Margashirsha: Akhuratha
Paush: Lambodara
Magha: Dvijapriya
Phalguna: Bhalachandra

Sankashti Vrat Rules

Fast from sunrise to moonrise (strict — no food, some allow fruits/milk)
Worship Lord Ganesha with modak, durva grass, and red flowers
Read or listen to the Sankashti Chaturthi Katha of that month
Sight the Moon after moonrise, then break fast
On cloudy days, wait until moonrise time passes, then break fast
Angarki (Tuesday) Sankashti is observed with extra devotion