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News India Live, Digital Desk: In Hindu religion, Lord Ganesha is considered the ‘Vighnaharta’ and the fast of Sankashti Chaturthi is a symbol of unwavering devotion towards him. On Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi Is celebrated as. According to religious beliefs, worshiping the ‘Vikat’ form of Lord Ganesha on this day not only removes the obstacles of life but also provides freedom from known and unknown fears and diseases.
Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Date and auspicious time The start and end time of Vaishakh Krishna Chaturthi Tithi in the year 2026 is given below:
Chaturthi date starts: 05 April 2026, Sunday at 11:59 am.
Chaturthi date ends: 06 April 2026, Monday at 02:11 PM.
Fast date: Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi fast due to predominance of moon sighting on Udaya Tithi and night. 05 April 2026, Sunday Will be kept.
Moonrise Time The fast of Sankashti Chaturthi is considered complete only after offering Arghya to the Moon. Probable time of moonrise in major cities of the country on 5 April 2026, night 09:25 to 10:00 Will remain between. This fast is considered incomplete without seeing the moon.
Worship Method: Bappa will be pleased like this
Bathing in Brahma Muhurta: Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean red or yellow clothes.
Ganesh Sthapana: Install the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha by spreading a red cloth on a stool.
Offering: Offer water, Akshat, vermillion, Durva (grass) and red flowers to Bappa.
enjoyment: Offer his favorite modak or gram flour laddus to Lord Ganesha.
Katha and Aarti: Read the Vrat Katha and conclude the puja with ‘Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh’ Aarti.
Arghya: When the moon rises at night, offer Arghya with water mixed with milk and only then break the fast.
