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Sakat Chauth 2026: The fast of Sakat Chauth is considered very sacred and special. This fast is observed every year on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Magh month. This fast is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. It is also called Sankashti Chaturthi, Tilkuta Chauth and Maghi Chauth. Sakat Chauth fast is observed for the longevity and better future of the children.
On this day, women offer special worship to Lord Ganesha and pray to him for the long life and better future of their children. It is a Hindu religious belief that by fasting on Sakat Chauth and worshiping Lord Ganesha as per the rituals on this day, all the problems in the life of the child are removed. In such a situation, let us know when the fast of Sakat Chauth will be observed? Also know the auspicious time of fasting, worship method and importance.
Sakat Chauth 2026 Date and Shubh Muhurat
According to the Vedic calendar, the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will start on January 06 at 08:01 am. At the same time, this Chaturthi Tithi will end on January 07 at 06:52 am. In such a situation, Sakat Chauth fast will be observed on 06 January and Bappa will be worshipped.
Sakat Chauth 2026: Time of moonrise (Sakat Chauth 2026 Ka Chand Kab Niklega)
The fast of Sakat Chauth should be broken only after seeing the moon. Moonrise on this day will happen at 09 pm. After this, the fast of Sakat Chauth can be broken after offering Arghya to Moon God.
Sakat Chauth Puja Vidhi
To perform puja and fast on the day of Sakat Chauth, one should wake up in the morning in Brahma Muhurta and take bath. After this one should wear clean clothes. Then the place of worship should be cleaned. After this, a red colored cloth should be spread on a wooden post and an idol or statue of Lord Ganesha should be placed. After this, God should apply vermilion tilak and light a ghee lamp. Then flowers, fruits and sweets should be offered to the idol of Lord Ganesha. Tilakut must be offered to God. After this Ganesh Chalisa should be recited. In the end the puja should be completed with Bappa’s Aarti and conch sound.
Importance of Sakat Chauth Vrat (Sakat Chauth Vrat Significance)
The festival of Sakat Chauth is the most auspicious occasion to receive the blessings of Lord Ganesha. On this day, women observe a fast wishing for the happiness of their children. She also worships Lord Ganesha. It is believed that this blesses the child with a long life and good health.
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