Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi Moon Rise Time: Sankashti Chaturthi fast is observed on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of every month. Today i.e. on Sunday, the fast of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi falling in the month of Vaishakh is being observed. This fast has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. By observing fast on Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi and worshiping Lord Ganesha as per the rituals, one attains happiness and prosperity. Along with this one also receives the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
On the day of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi, fasting is observed for the whole day and special worship of Lord Ganesha is done. Along with this, his favorite things are offered to Bappa. Moonrise is considered to have special significance during the fast of Sankashti Chaturthi. Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi fast is concluded only after offering Arghya to the moon after moonrise and worshiping it, so let us know at what time the moon will rise today.
Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 moonrise time
On the day of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi i.e. today the time of moonrise will be 9.54 pm. In such a situation, one should break the fast only after offering Arghya to the Moon after moonrise and worshiping it.
Rules for breaking Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi fast
The fast of Sankashti Chaturthi starts from sunrise and continues till moonrise at night. This fast is not observed without looking at the moon and worshiping it. If the fast is broken without seeing and worshiping the moon, then the fast is not completed and the worship is also not complete. Before breaking the Sankashti Chaturthi fast, Lord Ganesha is worshiped ritually.
After this, Arghya is offered to the moon after moonrise. Mix water, milk and Akshat in a silver vessel or still pot and offer Arghya to the Moon. Then pray with folded hands in front of the moon. Only after this break the Sankashti Chaturthi fast. After breaking the fast, consume only satvik food. Do not break the fast by eating tamasic things.
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