What can I eat during Sankashti Chaturthi?

During Sankashti Chaturthi, you can eat: Fruits, Milk, Nuts, Sabudana, Groundnuts, Sweet potato. Avoid: Rice (strictly avoided), Non-vegetarian, Grains, Onion, Garlic.

What are the rules of Sankashti Chaturthi?

Fast from sunrise till moonrise — do not break before sighting the moon Offer durva grass (21 blades), modak, and red flowers to Ganesha Recite Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha in the evening Break fast ONLY after sighting the moon and performing the moon puja Chant Ganesh Atharvashirsha or Om Gan Ganapataye Namah 108 times Avoid rice throughout the day

What is the mantra for Sankashti Chaturthi?

The main mantra is: ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gan Ganapataye Namah)

When is the next Sankashti Chaturthi?

The next Sankashti Chaturthi dates are: June 19, 2026, July 18, 2026, August 17, 2026, September 15, 2026

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Monthly (Krishna Paksha Chaturthi)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Dedicated to Lord Ganesha

Sankashti Chaturthi falls on the 4th day of the waning phase (Krishna Paksha Chaturthi) every month. It is one of the most important vrats for Lord Ganesha's devotees. The fast is broken only after sighting the moon and offering prayers — this moon-sighting is mandatory, not optional. When Sankashti falls on a Tuesday, it is called Angarki Sankashti and is considered exceptionally powerful — believed to fulfill even the most difficult wishes.

Upcoming Sankashti Chaturthi Dates 2025

June 19, 2026

July 18, 2026

August 17, 2026

September 15, 2026

Vrat Rules & Vidhi

1 Fast from sunrise till moonrise — do not break before sighting the moon
2 Offer durva grass (21 blades), modak, and red flowers to Ganesha
3 Recite Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha in the evening
4 Break fast ONLY after sighting the moon and performing the moon puja
5 Chant Ganesh Atharvashirsha or Om Gan Ganapataye Namah 108 times
6 Avoid rice throughout the day

✅ Allowed Foods

Fruits
Milk
Nuts
Sabudana
Groundnuts
Sweet potato

❌ Foods to Avoid

Rice (strictly avoided)
Non-vegetarian
Grains
Onion
Garlic

Sacred Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

Om Gan Ganapataye Namah

Chant 108 times with mala beads for maximum benefit

Benefits of Sankashti Chaturthi

Removal of all obstacles (Vighna Nash), success in stalled endeavors, wisdom, business prosperity, and Ganesha's direct blessings for new beginnings.

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