Sankashti Dates 2029
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-Jan-2029 |
Begins: 03-Jan-2029 05:04 PM Wednesday
Ends: 04-Jan-2029 02:50 PM Thursday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Cancer 25.1°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
|
|
| 02-Feb-2029 |
Begins: 02-Feb-2029 02:46 AM Friday
Ends: 02-Feb-2029 11:45 PM Friday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Leo 25.0°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
|
|
| 03-Mar-2029 |
Begins: 03-Mar-2029 11:45 AM Saturday
Ends: 04-Mar-2029 08:29 AM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Virgo 24.7°
Chitra (Pada 1)
|
|
| 01-Apr-2029 |
Begins: 01-Apr-2029 08:45 PM Sunday
Ends: 02-Apr-2029 05:50 PM Monday
|
Adhika Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Libra 23.9°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
|
|
| 01-May-2029 |
Begins: 01-May-2029 06:28 AM Tuesday
Ends: 02-May-2029 04:22 AM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 22.7°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
|
|
| 30-May-2029 |
Begins: 30-May-2029 05:22 PM Wednesday
Ends: 31-May-2029 04:24 PM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 21.1°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
|
|
| 29-Jun-2029 |
Begins: 29-Jun-2029 05:47 AM Friday
Ends: 30-Jun-2029 06:01 AM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 19.3°
Shravana (Pada 3)
|
|
| 28-Jul-2029 |
Begins: 28-Jul-2029 07:51 PM Saturday
Ends: 29-Jul-2029 09:11 PM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 17.5°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
|
|
| 27-Aug-2029 |
Begins: 27-Aug-2029 11:36 AM Monday
Ends: 28-Aug-2029 01:48 PM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Pisces 16.0°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
|
|
| 26-Sep-2029 |
Begins: 26-Sep-2029 04:46 AM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Sep-2029 07:21 AM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Aries 14.9°
Bharani (Pada 1)
|
|
| 25-Oct-2029 |
Begins: 25-Oct-2029 10:36 PM Thursday
Ends: 27-Oct-2029 12:54 AM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Taurus 14.3°
Rohini (Pada 2)
|
|
| 24-Nov-2029 |
Begins: 24-Nov-2029 03:46 PM Saturday
Ends: 25-Nov-2029 05:06 PM Sunday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Gemini 14.1°
Ardra (Pada 3)
|
|
| 24-Dec-2029 |
Begins: 24-Dec-2029 06:57 AM Monday
Ends: 25-Dec-2029 06:55 AM Tuesday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Cancer 14.2°
Pushya (Pada 4)
|
|
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.