Sankashti Chaturthi

Sankashti Chaturthi Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Sankashti Chaturthi Mythology & Legend

Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Rituals & Vidhi

1. Observe a full-day fast (no grains) until moonrise.
2. Offer modak, flowers, and durva to Ganesha; chant Ganesha mantras.
3. After moonrise, sight the moon and then offer puja to Ganesha.
4. Break the fast with prasad and a light meal.

Sankashti Chaturthi Mantras in Sanskrit

Sankashti Chaturthi Traditional Foods & Prasad

• ●Modak
• ●Fruits
• ●Break after moonrise

Sankashti Chaturthi Regional Celebrations across India

Sankashti Chaturthi Do's & Don't's

Sankashti Chaturthi — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sankashti Chaturthi?

Sankashti Chaturthi is the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of every month, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

When is Sankashti Chaturthi 2026?

In 2026, Sankashti Chaturthi falls on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.

What are the Sankashti Chaturthi puja rituals?

Observe a full-day fast (no grains) until moonrise.; Offer modak, flowers, and durva to Ganesha; chant Ganesha mantras.; After moonrise, sight the moon and then offer puja to Ganesha.; Break the fast with prasad and a light meal.

What to eat on Sankashti Chaturthi?

Modak, Fruits, Break after moonrise

What should you do on Sankashti Chaturthi?

Fast until moonrise; Worship Ganesha; Offer modak

What should you avoid on Sankashti Chaturthi?

Do not eat grains before moonrise; Avoid looking at the moon before puja in some traditions; Do not skip puja

Which deity is worshipped on Sankashti Chaturthi?

Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Ganesha.

Upcoming Sankashti Chaturthi Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond

Sankashti Chaturthi is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.

Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)