Sankashti Dates 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-Jan-2022 |
Begins: 21-Jan-2022 08:53 AM Friday
Ends: 22-Jan-2022 09:16 AM Saturday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Leo 12.9°
Magha (Pada 4)
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| 19-Feb-2022 |
Begins: 19-Feb-2022 09:58 PM Saturday
Ends: 20-Feb-2022 09:06 PM Sunday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Virgo 12.8°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 21-Mar-2022 |
Begins: 21-Mar-2022 08:21 AM Monday
Ends: 22-Mar-2022 06:25 AM Tuesday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Libra 12.3°
Swati (Pada 2)
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| 19-Apr-2022 |
Begins: 19-Apr-2022 04:40 PM Tuesday
Ends: 20-Apr-2022 01:54 PM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Scorpio 11.2°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 18-May-2022 |
Begins: 18-May-2022 11:38 PM Wednesday
Ends: 19-May-2022 08:25 PM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 9.6°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 17-Jun-2022 |
Begins: 17-Jun-2022 06:12 AM Friday
Ends: 18-Jun-2022 03:01 AM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 7.7°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 16-Jul-2022 |
Begins: 16-Jul-2022 01:28 PM Saturday
Ends: 17-Jul-2022 10:51 AM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 5.6°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 14-Aug-2022 |
Begins: 14-Aug-2022 10:37 PM Sunday
Ends: 15-Aug-2022 09:03 PM Monday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Pisces 3.7°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 13-Sep-2022 |
Begins: 13-Sep-2022 10:39 AM Tuesday
Ends: 14-Sep-2022 10:27 AM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Aries 2.2°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
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| 13-Oct-2022 |
Begins: 13-Oct-2022 02:01 AM Thursday
Ends: 14-Oct-2022 03:10 AM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Taurus 1.3°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 11-Nov-2022 |
Begins: 11-Nov-2022 08:19 PM Friday
Ends: 12-Nov-2022 10:27 PM Saturday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Gemini 1.0°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 11-Dec-2022 |
Begins: 11-Dec-2022 04:16 PM Sunday
Ends: 12-Dec-2022 06:50 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Cancer 1.2°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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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.