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News India Live, Digital Desk: According to the Hindu calendar, ‘Sankashti Chaturthi’ is celebrated on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of every month. On the Chaturthi that comes at the beginning of Phalgun month after the end of Magh month. Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi Known as. On this day, out of the 32 forms of Lord Ganesha, his ‘Dwijapriya’ form is worshipped. It is believed that worshiping this form brings blessings of education, wealth and long life.
Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Date and Muhurat (Tithi & Muhurat)
To remove the confusion regarding the date of Chaturthi in the month of February 2026, the calculations of the Panchang are as follows:
Chaturthi date starts: From 08:35 PM on Wednesday, 4th February 2026.
Chaturthi date ends: By 06:12 PM on Thursday, 5 February 2026.
Fast date: 5 February 2026 (Thursday) Fast will be observed according to the rising date. special Notes: The fast of Sankashti Chaturthi is concluded only after offering Arghya to the moon, hence the time of moonrise is very important.
Moonrise Timing
Probable time of moonrise in major cities of the country on 5 February 2026:
Delhi: 08:58 pm
Mumbai: 09:24 pm
Lucknow: 08:44 pm
Jaipur: 09:05 pm
Puja method and importance
On Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi, the form of Lord Ganesha with four heads and four arms is meditated upon.
Early morning: After bathing, wear yellow or red clothes and pledge to fast in front of Lord Ganesha.
Worship material: Offer Durva, Shami leaves, Akshat and vermillion to God.
enjoyment: Ganesh ji’s favorite Modak or jaggery-sesame laddus Offer .
Dwijapriya Mantra: Chant the mantra “Om Dwijapriya Namah” during the puja.
Evening Puja: When the moon rises at night, offer them water, sandalwood and roli.
Religious belief: Why called ‘Dwijapriya’?
According to the scriptures, ‘Dwija’ means one who is born twice (like a Brahmin or a person with knowledge). This form of Lord Ganesha is dear to the experts and scholars of the scriptures. Those people who observe fast on this day with devotion, poverty is removed from their lives and they get respect in the society.
