Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, Lord Ganesha is considered the remover of obstacles and the first worshipper. By his grace the obstacles coming in the way of auspicious works are removed. Sankashti Chaturthi fast is considered the best opportunity to get the special blessings of Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi fast is observed on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of every month. Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month is called Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi.
On this day, Lord Ganesha is fasted and worshiped as per rituals. By fasting and worshiping Lord Ganesha on this day, all the obstacles in life are removed, but this year there is a doubt in the minds of people regarding the fast of Sankashti Chaturthi whether the fast will be kept on 05th April or 06th. In such a situation, let us know the exact date of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi fast. Also know the auspicious time of puja, method and time of moonrise.
When is Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi (When is Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi 2026?
According to the Panchang, this year the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month is starting tomorrow i.e. on 5th April 2026 at 11:59 am. This date will end on Monday, April 6 at 02:10 pm. In such a situation, according to the rising date and moonrise, the fast of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on 5 April 2026.
Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Auspicious time (Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 Puja Subh Muhurat)
Best time to worship on the day of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi- It will last from 06:20 pm to 08:06 pm (Amrit Kaal).
Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Vidhi
On the day of severe crisis, take bath in the morning and wear clean clothes. Then spread a red or yellow cloth on a clean platform and place the idol of Lord Ganesha. After this, bathe Lord Ganesha with Panchamrit and then purify it with clean water. Offer clothes to the Lord and offer him vermillion, modak, akshat, flowers, fruits and durva. Offer gram flour laddus to Ganpati Bappa and also offer some seasonal fruits. Read the story of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi fast. Chant the mantras of Lord Ganesha. Finally perform Aarti and offer Arghya to the moon at the time of moonrise in the evening.
Moonrise time on Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 Moon Rise Time
According to Drik Panchang, moonrise will happen at 09.58 pm on the day of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi. At this time, fasting people can offer Arghya to the moon.
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