Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on the 4th day of the waning (Krishna) fortnight each month. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha for the removal of obstacles. The Angaraki Sankashti (when it falls on Tuesday) is especially powerful.
Fasting Rules
1.Fast from sunrise to moonrise
2.Worship Ganesha with modak (sweet), durva grass, red flowers
3.Recite Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Katha
4.Offer 21 durva grass blades
5.Break fast after seeing the Moon and offering Arghya
Benefits
✓Removes all obstacles (Vighna Nashanam)
✓Grants success in endeavours
✓Fulfils wishes (Sankata = distress, Nashti = destroyer)
✓Provides mental strength and wisdom
✓Angaraki Sankashti is especially powerful for removing Mangal dosha
2026 Dates
Sankashti ChaturthiSun, 18 Jan
Sankashti ChaturthiTue, 17 Feb
Angaraki Sankashti (Tuesday — most powerful)Wed, 18 Mar
Sankashti ChaturthiFri, 17 Apr
Sankashti ChaturthiSun, 17 May
Sankashti ChaturthiTue, 16 Jun
Sankashti ChaturthiTue, 4 Aug
Sankashti ChaturthiThu, 3 Sept