Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of every month has been dedicated to the remover of obstacles and the first worshiped Lord Ganesha. This day is considered a day of worship and fasting of Lord Ganesha. Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi fast is observed on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month. Also, Lord Ganesha is worshiped with rituals.
It is believed that by observing fast on this day and worshiping as per rituals, even the most difficult problems of life can be solved. One gets freedom from strife and distress and Lord Ganesha fulfills every wish. In such a situation, let us know when the fast of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed this year? Also know its auspicious time and method.
Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi date and auspicious time
According to Drik Panchang, this year the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month will start on April 05 at 11:59 am. This date will end on 06 April 2026 at 2:10 pm. In such a situation, keeping in view the Udaya Tithi, this year the fast of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on 5th April.
Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Method
- On the day of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi, wake up early in the morning and take bath. Then wear clean clothes.
- After this, take a pledge to fast in front of Lord Ganesha with water in your hand.
- Then spread a red cloth on a stool in the temple or some quiet corner of the house and place the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha on it.
- After doing this, bathe Lord Ganesha with Ganga water or pure water.
- Apply vermillion or red sandalwood tilak to the Lord and offer unbroken rice (akshat).
- Offer 21 Durvas to him during the worship.
- Chant the mantra Om Gan Ganpataye Namah.
- Offer modak or gram flour laddus to Lord Ganesha.
- Read the story of Sankashti Chaturthi fast by lighting incense sticks.
- Finally, conclude the puja by performing Aarti of Lord Ganesha.
- At night, take water in a silver vessel or pot and mix some milk, Akshat and flowers in it. Offer Arghya to them while looking at the moon.
- After this break the fast.
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