Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 Dates
సంకష్ట చతుర్థి 2026 తేదీలు
Complete date list for 2026 with rituals and significance
సంకష్ట చతుర్థి — ప్రతి మాసంలో కృష్ణపక్ష చతుర్థి తిథినాడు వచ్చే వినాయక వ్రతం. విఘ్నేశ్వరుని యొక్క సంకట-నివారణ స్వరూపానికి అత్యంత పవిత్రమైనది. తిల్కుండ చతుర్థి (మాఘం) అత్యంత ముఖ్యమైనది — నువ్వులు సమర్పిస్తారు. సూర్యోదయం నుండి చంద్రోదయం వరకు ఉపవాసం, తర్వాత చంద్రారాధన చేసి ప్రసాదం స్వీకరిస్తారు.
Sankashti Chaturthi is the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Krishna Paksha (waning lunar fortnight) of each month — sacred to Lord Ganesha in his sankata-nivarana (obstacle-removing) aspect. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise; the fast is broken with Ganesha prasad after offering arghya to the moon. The most powerful Sankashti is Tilkund Chaturthi (Magha, February) — offer sesame (til) seeds. Each Sankashti has its own Vrat Katha (story) and ritual practice.
Upcoming Dates
Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 Dates 2026 — Complete Date List
| Date | Name (English) | Name (Telugu) | Significance & Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | Pausha Sankashti Chaturthi | పౌష సంకష్ట చతుర్థి | Worship Ganesha to remove sankata (obstacles). |
| 2026-02-10 | Magha Sankashti Chaturthi (Tilkund) | మాఘ సంకష్ట చతుర్థి | Tilkund Chaturthi — offer sesame (til) seeds to Ganesha. Most powerful Sankashti. |
| 2026-03-12 | Phalguna Sankashti Chaturthi | ఫాల్గుణ సంకష్ట చతుర్థి | Recite Sankata Nashana Ganesha Stotra 21 times. |
| 2026-04-10 | Chaitra Sankashti Chaturthi | చైత్ర సంకష్ట చతుర్థి | First Sankashti after Ugadi. Pray for success in new year ventures. |
| 2026-05-09 | Vaishakha Sankashti Chaturthi | వైశాఖ సంకష్ట చతుర్థి | Fast all day; break fast after moonrise with Ganesha prasad. |
| 2026-06-08 | Jyeshtha Sankashti Chaturthi | జ్యేష్ఠ సంకష్ట చతుర్థి | Especially powerful for resolving financial obstacles. |
| 2026-07-07 | Ashadha Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) | ఆషాఢ సంకష్ట చతుర్థి | Krishnapingala Sankashti — Ganesha's tawny-eyed form. |
| 2026-08-06 | Shravana Sankashti Chaturthi (Bahula) | శ్రావణ సంకష్ట చతుర్థి | Bahula Chaturthi — celebrated alongside Krishna Janmashtami. |
| 2026-09-04 | Bhadrapada Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganesh Visarjan) | భాద్రపద సంకష్ట చతుర్థి | Falls 3 days after Ganesh Chaturthi. Visarjan ceremonies. |
| 2026-10-04 | Ashwina Sankashti Chaturthi (Karaka) | ఆశ్వీన సంకష్ట చతుర్థి | Karaka Chaturthi — Ganesha removes karmic burdens. |
| 2026-11-02 | Kartika Sankashti Chaturthi (Karaka) | కార్తీక సంకష్ట చతుర్థి | Falls just before Diwali. Ganesha + Lakshmi worship combined. |
| 2026-12-02 | Margashirsha Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa) | మార్గశీర్ష సంకష్ట చతుర్థి | Ganadhipa Sankashti — Ganesha as Lord of the Ganas. |
About Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 Dates
Sankashti Chaturthi is the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Krishna Paksha (waning lunar fortnight) of each month — sacred to Lord Ganesha in his sankata-nivarana (obstacle-removing) aspect. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise; the fast is broken with Ganesha prasad after offering arghya to the moon. The most powerful Sankashti is Tilkund Chaturthi (Magha, February) — offer sesame (til) seeds. Each Sankashti has its own Vrat Katha (story) and ritual practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sankashti Chaturthi?
Sankashti Chaturthi is the Chaturthi (4th tithi) of Krishna Paksha (waning fortnight) of each lunar month — dedicated to Lord Ganesha as the remover of "sankata" (crisis, obstacle). It occurs once every month, totaling 12 Sankashtis per year. The Narada Purana states that observing all 12 Sankashtis in a year brings relief from every kind of difficulty.
How is Sankashti observed?
1) Wake before sunrise, take a bath, wear clean clothes. 2) Take a sankalpa (vow) to fast until moonrise. 3) Worship Ganesha morning and evening with red flowers, durva grass, and modak/laddoo. 4) Recite the Sankata Nashana Ganesha Stotra 21 times. 5) After moonrise, offer arghya (water) to the moon. 6) Break the fast with Ganesha prasad.
What is Tilkund Sankashti?
Tilkund Sankashti Chaturthi (also called Til Sankatahara Chaturthi) is the Sankashti of Magha month (January-February) — the most powerful of all 12 annual Sankashtis. The offering is sesame (til) seeds in many forms: til-laddoo, til-mixed water for abhishekam, til-rice balls.
What is Vakratunda Sankashti?
Vakratunda Sankashti refers to Ganesha's Vakratunda (curved-trunk) form, invoked in the Sankashti rituals. The "Sankata Nashana Ganesha Stotra" lists 12 names of Ganesha starting with Vakratunda, recited during Sankashti for obstacle removal.
Which mantra to recite during Sankashti?
Primary: Sankata Nashana Ganesha Stotra (the 8-verse hymn with the 12 names of Ganesha). Recite 21 times during obstacles; 108 times on Sankashti day. Also: Ganesha Atharvashirsha or Ganesha Pancharatna Stotra.