Sankashti Dates 2020
There are a total of 13 Sankashti Chaturthi fasts observed in a year. When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is known as Angaraki Chaturthi and is considered especially auspicious. Devotees observe a fast throughout the day and break it only after sighting the moon in the evening and offering Arghya.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 13-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 13-Jan-2020 05:33 PM Monday
Ends: 14-Jan-2020 02:50 PM Tuesday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Leo 4.6°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 12-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 12-Feb-2020 02:54 AM Wednesday
Ends: 12-Feb-2020 11:40 PM Wednesday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Virgo 4.5°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 12-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 12-Mar-2020 12:00 PM Thursday
Ends: 13-Mar-2020 08:51 AM Friday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Libra 4.0°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 10-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 10-Apr-2020 09:33 PM Friday
Ends: 11-Apr-2020 07:02 PM Saturday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Scorpio 3.1°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 10-May-2020 |
Begins: 10-May-2020 08:05 AM Sunday
Ends: 11-May-2020 06:36 AM Monday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 1.7°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 08-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 08-Jun-2020 07:57 PM Monday
Ends: 09-Jun-2020 07:40 PM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 0.1°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 08-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 08-Jul-2020 09:20 AM Wednesday
Ends: 09-Jul-2020 10:12 AM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 28.3°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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| 07-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 07-Aug-2020 12:16 AM Friday
Ends: 08-Aug-2020 02:07 AM Saturday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Aquarius 26.6°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 05-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 05-Sep-2020 04:40 PM Saturday
Ends: 06-Sep-2020 07:08 PM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Pisces 25.2°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 05-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 05-Oct-2020 10:03 AM Monday
Ends: 06-Oct-2020 12:33 PM Tuesday
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Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
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Aries 24.2°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 04-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 04-Nov-2020 03:26 AM Wednesday
Ends: 05-Nov-2020 05:16 AM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Taurus 23.8°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 03-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 03-Dec-2020 07:28 PM Thursday
Ends: 04-Dec-2020 08:05 PM Friday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Gemini 23.7°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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Sankashti Chaturthi – Significance, Fasting Rules & Rituals
What is the significance of Sankashti Chaturthi?
Sankashti Chaturthi is observed in reverence of Lord Ganesha, where devotees pray to overcome hurdles and succeed in difficult circumstances. The word 'Sankashti' means 'Freeing from hardship'.
How is the Sankashti Chaturthi fast observed?
The fast is observed with strict discipline, avoiding grains in the diet. Devotees can consume fruits and tubers. The fast is traditionally broken in the evening after sighting the moon and offering Arghya.
What are the rituals for Sankashti Chaturthi?
Rituals include taking a spiritual bath, wearing clean clothes, offering puja materials like sesame seeds, jaggery, modaks, durva grass, and sandalwood to Lord Ganesha, reciting specific mantras, and performing Arghya to the moon in the evening.
What is Angaraki Chaturthi?
Angaraki Chaturthi is the most significant Sankashti Chaturthi, occurring when the festival falls on a Tuesday. It is considered highly auspicious and is celebrated with great fervor.