Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: In Hindu religion, Lord Ganesha is considered the first worshiper and remover of obstacles. Sankashti Chaturthi fast is observed on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of every month. The Chaturthi that falls in the Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month is known as Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi.

It is believed that by observing fast and worshiping as per rituals on this day, even the most difficult problems of life are removed and all the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled.

Know the importance of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi from Astrologer

Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas, Director of Pal Balaji Astrology Institute, Jaipur, Jodhpur, said that the fast of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on 5th April. Lord Ganesha is worshiped on this day. There is also a tradition of fasting on the day of Sankashti Chaturthi. By doing this, happiness, prosperity and prosperity remain in the house.

There is a ritual of worshiping Lord Ganesha on Krishna and Shukla Chaturthi of both the fortnights of each month. Sankashti Shri Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha and Vinayaki Shri Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha. Sankashti and Vinayak Ganesh Chaturthi that come every month are known by different names. Sankashti Chaturthi, which falls on the Chaturthi date of Vaishakh Krishna Paksha, is known as Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi.

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Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that according to religious beliefs, the fast of Sankashti Chaturthi dedicated to Lord Ganesha is observed every month, but the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month has special significance, which is known as Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi. In Hindu religion, Lord Ganesha is considered the remover of obstacles and the first worshipable deity.

His grace removes the obstacles coming in the way of auspicious works. Along with this the person also gets success. But to get the special blessings of Lord Ganesha, fasting on Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi is considered very effective. According to the Panchang, Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated every year on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month. Lord Ganesha is specially worshiped on this day, which removes all the obstacles in life. Not only this, the seeker also gets freedom from difficult situations.

auspicious time

Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that according to the Panchang, Tritiya Tithi of Vaishakh Krishna Paksha will start on April 5, 2026 at 11:59 am. Chaturthi Tithi will end on April 6 at 2:10 pm. According to the rising date and moonrise, the fast of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on 5 April 2026.

moonrise time

Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas told that on the day of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi, the time of moonrise will be at 9:54 pm. Let us tell you that Sankashti Chaturthi fast is broken only at the time of moonrise.

Importance of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi fast

Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas told that one of the Ashtavinayak forms of Lord Ganesha is Vikat form. Lord Vikat is worshiped for freedom from all kinds of known and unknown fears, diseases, grief and accidents. Lord Vikat bestows invincibility and fearlessness to his devotees and protects them in the most severe calamities.

rules related to fasting

Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas told that on the day of fasting, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear red or yellow clothes. Take a pledge to fast in front of Lord Ganesha with water in your hand. Remain virtuous throughout the day and avoid anger or abusive words. After sunset, install the idol of Lord Ganesha on a red cloth.

Offer them vermillion, Akshat, flowers and 21 Durvas. Offer modak or laddu to Bappa. When the moon rises at night, mix milk, water and Akshat in a silver vessel or pot and offer Arghya to the moon. Break the fast only after this. End the puja with aarti. Apologize for all the mistakes made during puja.

worship mantra

• Om Namo Siddhivinayakaya Sarvakaryakartre Sarvavighna Prashmanaya..
• Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva, Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada..
• Om Gananaam Twa Ganapati Hawamah, Priyanam Twa Priyapati Hawamah, Nidhinaam Twa Nidhipati Hawamah..
• Om Vakratundaya Hum॥
• Om Gan Ganpate Namah.