Sankashti Dates 2024
There are a total of 13 Sankashti Chaturthi fasts observed in a year. When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is known as Angaraki Chaturthi and is considered especially auspicious. Devotees observe a fast throughout the day and break it only after sighting the moon in the evening and offering Arghya.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-Jan-2024 |
Begins: 29-Jan-2024 06:12 AM Monday
Ends: 30-Jan-2024 08:55 AM Tuesday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Leo 20.4°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 28-Feb-2024 |
Begins: 28-Feb-2024 01:55 AM Wednesday
Ends: 29-Feb-2024 04:20 AM Thursday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Virgo 20.5°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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| 28-Mar-2024 |
Begins: 28-Mar-2024 06:58 PM Thursday
Ends: 29-Mar-2024 08:22 PM Friday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Libra 20.1°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 27-Apr-2024 |
Begins: 27-Apr-2024 08:19 AM Saturday
Ends: 28-Apr-2024 08:23 AM Sunday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Scorpio 19.1°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 26-May-2024 |
Begins: 26-May-2024 06:08 PM Sunday
Ends: 27-May-2024 04:55 PM Monday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 17.5°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 25-Jun-2024 |
Begins: 25-Jun-2024 01:24 AM Tuesday
Ends: 25-Jun-2024 11:12 PM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 15.6°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 24-Jul-2024 |
Begins: 24-Jul-2024 07:31 AM Wednesday
Ends: 25-Jul-2024 04:41 AM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 13.5°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 22-Aug-2024 |
Begins: 22-Aug-2024 01:47 PM Thursday
Ends: 23-Aug-2024 10:40 AM Friday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Pisces 11.5°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 20-Sep-2024 |
Begins: 20-Sep-2024 09:16 PM Friday
Ends: 21-Sep-2024 06:15 PM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Aries 9.9°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
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| 20-Oct-2024 |
Begins: 20-Oct-2024 06:47 AM Sunday
Ends: 21-Oct-2024 04:18 AM Monday
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Ashvina | Krishna |
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Taurus 8.9°
Krittika (Pada 4)
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| 18-Nov-2024 |
Begins: 18-Nov-2024 06:57 PM Monday
Ends: 19-Nov-2024 05:29 PM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Gemini 8.5°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 18-Dec-2024 |
Begins: 18-Dec-2024 10:07 AM Wednesday
Ends: 19-Dec-2024 10:04 AM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Cancer 8.5°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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Sankashti Chaturthi – Significance, Fasting Rules & Rituals
What is the significance of Sankashti Chaturthi?
Sankashti Chaturthi is observed in reverence of Lord Ganesha, where devotees pray to overcome hurdles and succeed in difficult circumstances. The word 'Sankashti' means 'Freeing from hardship'.
How is the Sankashti Chaturthi fast observed?
The fast is observed with strict discipline, avoiding grains in the diet. Devotees can consume fruits and tubers. The fast is traditionally broken in the evening after sighting the moon and offering Arghya.
What are the rituals for Sankashti Chaturthi?
Rituals include taking a spiritual bath, wearing clean clothes, offering puja materials like sesame seeds, jaggery, modaks, durva grass, and sandalwood to Lord Ganesha, reciting specific mantras, and performing Arghya to the moon in the evening.
What is Angaraki Chaturthi?
Angaraki Chaturthi is the most significant Sankashti Chaturthi, occurring when the festival falls on a Tuesday. It is considered highly auspicious and is celebrated with great fervor.