Sankashti Dates 2030
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 | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jan-2030 |
Begins: 22-Jan-2030 07:30 PM Tuesday
Ends: 23-Jan-2030 06:06 PM Wednesday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Leo 14.3°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 21-Feb-2030 |
Begins: 21-Feb-2030 05:40 AM Thursday
Ends: 22-Feb-2030 03:15 AM Friday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Virgo 14.1°
Hasta (Pada 2)
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| 22-Mar-2030 |
Begins: 22-Mar-2030 02:16 PM Friday
Ends: 23-Mar-2030 11:17 AM Saturday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Libra 13.5°
Swati (Pada 3)
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| 20-Apr-2030 |
Begins: 20-Apr-2030 10:11 PM Saturday
Ends: 21-Apr-2030 07:04 PM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Scorpio 12.3°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 20-May-2030 |
Begins: 20-May-2030 06:07 AM Monday
Ends: 21-May-2030 03:17 AM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 10.8°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 18-Jun-2030 |
Begins: 18-Jun-2030 02:43 PM Tuesday
Ends: 19-Jun-2030 12:32 PM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 8.9°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 18-Jul-2030 |
Begins: 18-Jul-2030 12:39 AM Thursday
Ends: 18-Jul-2030 11:30 PM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 6.9°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 16-Aug-2030 |
Begins: 16-Aug-2030 12:43 PM Friday
Ends: 17-Aug-2030 12:53 PM Saturday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Pisces 5.2°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 15-Sep-2030 |
Begins: 15-Sep-2030 03:33 AM Sunday
Ends: 16-Sep-2030 05:03 AM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Aries 3.8°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 14-Oct-2030 |
Begins: 14-Oct-2030 09:10 PM Monday
Ends: 15-Oct-2030 11:38 PM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Taurus 3.0°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 13-Nov-2030 |
Begins: 13-Nov-2030 04:35 PM Wednesday
Ends: 14-Nov-2030 07:17 PM Thursday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Gemini 2.8°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 13-Dec-2030 |
Begins: 13-Dec-2030 11:57 AM Friday
Ends: 14-Dec-2030 02:05 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Cancer 3.0°
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.