Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Method: In Hindu religion, Lord Ganesha has been called the remover of obstacles. Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month is celebrated as Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi. It is believed that by observing fast on this day and worshiping as per rituals, the biggest troubles of life are averted and happiness and prosperity resides. Let us know the exact date, puja method of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi in the year 2026 and if for some reason you are not able to go to the temple, then how to perform puja at home as per the rituals.
Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi 2026, date and auspicious time
According to the Panchang, this year the time of Chaturthi Tithi of Vaishakh month is as follows.
- Chaturthi date starts: 5th April 2026, Sunday at 11:59 am.
- Chaturthi date ends: 6 April 2026, Monday till 02:10 pm.
- Date of fast: According to the calculations of Udayatithi and moonrise, the fast of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on 5th April 2026, Sunday.
How to do puja at home?
Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean red or yellow clothes. Take a pledge to fast in front of Lord Ganesha with water and Akshat in your hand. Spread a red cloth on a wooden stool and install the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha. Bathe Ganpati with Ganga water. Offer them vermillion, Akshat, Durva (21 knots), and red flowers. Then offer his favorite modak or laddu to Lord Ganesha. At the end, read or listen to the fast story of Sankashti Chaturthi and perform the aarti of Jai Ganesh Deva. Most importantly, the fast of Sankashti Chaturthi is completed only after offering Arghya to the moon at night.
Rules of Sankashti Chaturthi Puja ( Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Ke Niyam)
- Importance of Durva: Durva is very dear to Lord Ganesha. Always offer Durva during puja, but remember not to offer Tulsi leaves even by mistake.
- Rules of Arghya: While giving water to the moon, keep your eyes down or look at the moon through the stream of water in the pot.
- Satvikta: Be completely virtuous on this day. Give up garlic, onion or tamasic food.
- Charity: Before breaking the fast, it is considered auspicious to donate to Brahmins or the needy as per one’s capacity.
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