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Sankashti Dates 2029

Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankatahara Chaturthi is celebrated in reverence of Lord Ganesha. This festival is observed every month on the Chaturthi of the Krishna Paksha, or the dark fortnight phase of the Hindu calendar. This festival is known as "Sankat Hara Chaturthi" in Tamil Nadu.

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 Action
03-Jan-2029 03-Jan-2029 05:04 PM Wednesday 04-Jan-2029 02:50 PM Thursday Pausha Krishna
02-Feb-2029 02-Feb-2029 02:46 AM Friday 02-Feb-2029 11:45 PM Friday Magha Krishna
03-Mar-2029 03-Mar-2029 11:45 AM Saturday 04-Mar-2029 08:29 AM Sunday Phalguna Krishna
01-Apr-2029 01-Apr-2029 08:45 PM Sunday 02-Apr-2029 05:50 PM Monday Chaitra Krishna
01-May-2029 01-May-2029 06:28 AM Tuesday 02-May-2029 04:22 AM Wednesday Adhika Chaitra Krishna
30-May-2029 30-May-2029 05:22 PM Wednesday 31-May-2029 04:24 PM Thursday Vaishakha Krishna
29-Jun-2029 29-Jun-2029 05:47 AM Friday 30-Jun-2029 06:01 AM Saturday Jyeshtha Krishna
28-Jul-2029 28-Jul-2029 07:51 PM Saturday 29-Jul-2029 09:11 PM Sunday Ashadha Krishna
27-Aug-2029 27-Aug-2029 11:36 AM Monday 28-Aug-2029 01:48 PM Tuesday Shravana Krishna
26-Sep-2029 26-Sep-2029 04:46 AM Wednesday 27-Sep-2029 07:21 AM Thursday Bhadrapada Krishna
25-Oct-2029 25-Oct-2029 10:36 PM Thursday 27-Oct-2029 12:54 AM Saturday Ashvina Krishna
24-Nov-2029 24-Nov-2029 03:46 PM Saturday 25-Nov-2029 05:06 PM Sunday Kartika Krishna
24-Dec-2029 24-Dec-2029 06:57 AM Monday 25-Dec-2029 06:55 AM Tuesday Margashirsha Krishna

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.

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