| Date | Sankashti Chaturthi | Hindu Mas | Begins / Ends Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2024, Monday | Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi , Sakat Chauth | Magha | 06:10, Jan 29 - 08:54, Jan 30 |
| February 28, 2024, Wednesday | Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi | Phalguna | 01:53, Feb 28 - 04:18, Feb 29 |
| March 28, 2024, Thursday | Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi | Chaitra | 06:56 PM, Mar 28 - 08:20 PM, Mar 29 |
| April 27, 2024, Saturday | Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi | Vaishakha | 08:17 AM, Apr 27 - 08:21 AM, Apr 28 |
| May 26, 2024, Sunday | Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi | Jyeshtha | 06:06 PM, May 26 - 04:53 PM, May 27 |
| June 25, 2024, Tuesday | Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi | Ashadha | 01:23 AM, Jun 25 - 11:10 PM, Jun 25 |
| July 24, 2024, Wednesday | Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi | Shravana | 07:30 AM, Jul 24 - 04:39 AM, Jul 25 |
| August 22, 2024, Thursday | Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi, Bahula Chaturthi | Bhadrapada | 01:46 PM, Aug 22 - 10:38 AM, Aug 23 |
| September 21, 2024, Saturday | Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi | Ashwina | 09:15 PM, Sep 20 - 06:13 PM, Sep 21 |
| October 20, 2024, Sunday | Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi, Karwa Chauth | Kartika | 06:46 AM, Oct 20 - 04:16 AM, Oct 21 |
| November 18, 2024, Monday | Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi | Margashirsha | 06:55 PM, Nov 18 - 05:28 PM, Nov 19 |
| December 18, 2024, Wednesday | Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi | Pausha | 10:06 AM, Dec 18 - 10:02 AM, Dec 19 |
| Date | Sankashti Chaturthi | Hindu Mas | Begins / Ends Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2023, Tuesday | Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi , Sakat Chauth | Magha | 12:09 PM, Jan 10 - 02:31 PM, Jan 11 |
| February 9, 2023, Thursday | Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi | Phalguna | 06:23 AM, Feb 09 - 07:58 AM, Feb 10 |
| March 11, 2023, Saturday | Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi | Chaitra | 09:42 PM, Mar 10 - 10:05 PM, Mar 11 |
| April 9, 2023, Sunday | Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi | Vaishakha | 09:35 AM, Apr 09 - 08:37 AM, Apr 10 |
| May 8, 2023, Monday | Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi | Jyeshtha | 06:18 PM, May 08 - 04:08 PM, May 09 |
| June 7, 2023, Wednesday | Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi | Ashadha | 12:50 AM, Jun 07 - 09:50 PM, Jun 07 |
| July 6, 2023, Thursday | Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi | Shravana | 06:30 AM, Jul 06 - 03:12 AM, Jul 07 |
| August 4, 2023, Friday | Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi | Shravana | 12:45 PM, Aug 04 - 09:39 AM, Aug 05 |
| September 3, 2023, Sunday | Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi, Bahula Chaturthi | Bhadrapada | 08:49 PM, Sep 02 - 06:24 PM, Sep 03 |
| October 2, 2023, Monday | Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi | Ashwina | 07:36 AM, Oct 02 - 06:11 AM, Oct 03 |
| November 1, 2023, Wednesday | Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi, Karwa Chauth | Kartika | 09:30 PM, Oct 31 - 09:19 PM, Nov 01 |
| November 30, 2023, Thursday | Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi | Margashirsha | 02:24 PM, Nov 30 - 03:31 PM, Dec 01 |
| December 30, 2023, Saturday | Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi | Pausha | 09:43 AM, Dec 30 - 11:55 AM, Dec 31 |
[2079 - 2080] Vikrama Samvata
On the occasion of Sankashti Chaturthi, followers of Bhagwan Ganesha observe a fast from sunrise until moonrise. Sankashti is the Sanskrit word for relief from suffering. As the greatest deity of intelligence, Bhagwan Ganesha is known as Vighnaharta, meaning, he is the remover of all obstacles. So, it is thought that by practising this fast, one can overcome all the challenges and barriers in one’s lifetime.
Devotees can consume only fruits, vegetables and roots (the underground portion of a plant) during the rigorous fast. Sabudana Khichadi, potato, and peanuts are standard Indian cuisine you will see most devotees have on Sankashti Chaturthi. The fast is broken by devotees after seeing the moon.
Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated as Sakat Chauth in North India during the month of Magha. Ganesha Chaturthi is another name for Vinayaka Chaturthi, which occurs during Bhadrapada month. This is the time when Hindu devotees all around the world celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi as the occasion of Bhagwan Ganesha's birthday.
Hindu Tamils often refer to Sankashti Chaturthi as Ganesh Sankatahara or Sankatahara Chaturthi.
It is crucial to realise that even when two cities are located inside the same Indian state, their Sankashti Chaturthi fasting days may vary. Sankashti Chaturthi fasting depends on moonrise and is observed on days when the moon rises when Chaturthi Tithi is in effect. Therefore, one day before Sankashti Chaturthi, or Tritiya Tithi, fasting may be followed. Usually, websites and other sources miss this reality and display a single list for all Indian cities. This is why it is essential to refer to your panchang or consult your pujari, pandit or astrologer to learn the exact tithi of the Sankashti day.
