Krishna Chaturthi · Lord Ganesha
Sankashti Chaturthi
as of 25 August 2026
Sankashti Chaturthi is a monthly vrat dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed on the Chaturthi (fourth lunar day) of the Krishna paksha. The fast is kept through the day and broken after sighting the moon at moonrise (Chandrodaya). When it falls on a Tuesday it is called Angarki Sankashti, considered especially powerful.
Upcoming Sankashti Chaturthi Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Sankashti Chaturthi?
The upcoming Sankashti Chaturthi dates are listed above. It occurs once each lunar month, on the Krishna paksha Chaturthi, with the fast broken at moonrise.
What is Sankashti Chaturthi?
It is a monthly vrat to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles (Sankashti means "deliverance from difficulties"). Devotees fast and break the fast only after worshipping the rising moon and Ganesha.
What is Angarki Sankashti?
When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday (Angarak, the day of Mars) it is called Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi. It is regarded as especially auspicious and is said to grant the merit of a year of Sankashti vrats.
How are Sankashti dates calculated?
The observance day is when the Krishna paksha Chaturthi prevails at moonrise. Moonrise and tithi are computed with the Swiss Ephemeris for the reference location.