Sankashti Dates 2021
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.
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| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jan 2021 | — |
Begins: 02-Jan-2021 09:11 AM Saturday
Ends: 03-Jan-2021 08:24 AM Sunday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Cancer 23.8°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 01 Feb 2021 | — |
Begins: 31-Jan-2021 08:26 PM Sunday
Ends: 01-Feb-2021 06:26 PM Monday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Leo 23.8°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 02 Mar 2021 | — |
Begins: 02-Mar-2021 05:47 AM Tuesday
Ends: 03-Mar-2021 03:00 AM Wednesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Virgo 23.5°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 01 Apr 2021 | — |
Begins: 31-Mar-2021 02:07 PM Wednesday
Ends: 01-Apr-2021 11:01 AM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Libra 22.7°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 30 Apr 2021 | — |
Begins: 29-Apr-2021 10:11 PM Thursday
Ends: 30-Apr-2021 07:11 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Scorpio 21.4°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 29 May 2021 | — |
Begins: 29-May-2021 06:35 AM Saturday
Ends: 30-May-2021 04:04 AM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 19.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 27 Jun 2021 | — |
Begins: 27-Jun-2021 03:55 PM Sunday
Ends: 28-Jun-2021 02:17 PM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 17.8°
Shravana (Pada 3)
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| 27 Jul 2021 | — |
Begins: 27-Jul-2021 02:56 AM Tuesday
Ends: 28-Jul-2021 02:29 AM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 15.9°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 26 Aug 2021 | — |
Begins: 25-Aug-2021 04:20 PM Wednesday
Ends: 26-Aug-2021 05:15 PM Thursday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Pisces 14.3°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 25 Sep 2021 | — |
Begins: 24-Sep-2021 08:31 AM Friday
Ends: 25-Sep-2021 10:37 AM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Aries 13.1°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 24 Oct 2021 | — |
Begins: 24-Oct-2021 03:03 AM Sunday
Ends: 25-Oct-2021 05:45 AM Monday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Taurus 12.5°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 23 Nov 2021 | — |
Begins: 22-Nov-2021 10:28 PM Monday
Ends: 24-Nov-2021 12:57 AM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Gemini 12.4°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 23 Dec 2021 | — |
Begins: 22-Dec-2021 04:54 PM Wednesday
Ends: 23-Dec-2021 06:29 PM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Cancer 12.6°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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Sankashti Chaturthi โ 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.