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News India Live, Digital Desk: Sankashti Chaturthi has special significance in Hindu religion, and the Chaturthi falling in the Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month is celebrated as ‘Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi’ It is said. According to religious beliefs, by worshiping Lord Shri Ganesha as per the rituals and observing fast on this day, all the troubles of life go away. In the year 2026, this fast is falling in the first week of April. If you also want to complete your pending tasks and wish for happiness and prosperity, then note down this auspicious time and method of worship.
Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Date and auspicious time
According to the calculations of the Panchang, the timing of Chaturthi Tithi this year will be as follows:
Beginning of Chaturthi Tithi: 5 April 2026, Sunday morning at 11:59 pm From.
End of Chaturthi Tithi: 6 April 2026, Monday afternoon at 02:10 till.
Fast date: Due to the tradition of offering Arghya to the Moon on Udayatithi and at night, the fast of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi 5 April 2026, Sunday Only will be kept.
Moonrise Timing
The fast of Sankashti Chaturthi is considered complete only after seeing the moon and offering Arghya to it.
5 April 2026 Probable time of moonrise at night at 09:58 Is. There may be a difference of a few minutes in this time depending on the geographical location of different cities.
Items dear to Lord Ganesha: Must be included in the puja.
To get the blessings of Lord Ganesha, it is very fruitful to offer his favorite things during puja:
Durva (Doob grass): Offering 21 Durva bales to Lord Ganesha is considered the best.
Modak and Laddus: Bappa is very fond of Modak and Bundi laddus.
yellow flowers: Decorate them with marigold or any yellow colored flower.
Vermilion: Apply vermilion tilak to Lord Ganesha, this increases happiness and good fortune.
Akshat and sandalwood: Use Akshat (unbroken rice) and red sandalwood in puja.
Worship method and fasting rules
Morning resolution: After waking up in Brahma Muhurta, take bath, wear clean clothes and take water in hand and take a pledge to fast.
Establishment: Install the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha by spreading a red cloth on a post.
Worship: Light incense, lamp and offer water, Akshat, vermilion, flowers and Durva to Lord Ganesha. Chant the mantra ‘Om Gan Ganpataye Namah’.
Fast Story: Do read or listen to the fast story of Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi in the afternoon or evening.
Chandra Arghya: When the moon rises at night, mix milk, Akshat and flowers in water and offer Arghya. Only after this do the Parana (food) of the fast.
Religious significance: Why is it called ‘Badi Chaturthi’?
This Chaturthi of Vaishakh is also called ‘Badi Chaturthi’ because in Ganesh Purana it is described as the destroyer of obstacles. It is believed that the person who meditates on Lord Ganesha with a true heart on this day, negative energy does not reside in his house and the path to children’s happiness and financial progress opens.
