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News India Live, Digital Desk: The new year 2026 has started and with it the series of festivals of our Hindu religion is also about to begin. There is going to be a very special and emotional festival for mothers in the month of January, which we Sakat Chauth, Tilakuta Chauth Or Sankashti Chaturthi Know by the name of.
It is the wish of every mother that her child should always laugh and play and no harm should ever come to him. To fulfill this vow, mothers observe a strict fast on Sakat Chauth by remaining waterless. If you also want to know when is Sakat Chauth in the year 2026, what is the right time of puja and when will the moon rise, then you are at the right place. Come, let us know everything in simple language.
When is Sakat Chauth 2026? (Sakat Chauth 2026 Date)
According to the Panchang, this time the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month is bringing a very special coincidence. Sakat Chauth fast in the year 2026 6 January 2026, Tuesday Tuesday will be kept on this day. Anyway, Tuesday is considered very auspicious for the worship of Hanuman ji and Ganesh ji, hence this time the fast will be even more fruitful.
- Chaturthi date starts: January 6, from 08:01 am
- Chaturthi date ends: 7th January, till 06:52 am
Since this fast is completed only after seeing the moon at night, hence the fast will be observed on 6th January only.
When will the moon come out? (Moonrise Time Sakat Chauth 2026)
During the fast of Sakat Chauth, ‘Chanda Mama’ is waited for the most, because even water cannot be drunk without offering water (Arghya) to her.
Moonrise time on January 6, 2026 around 9:00 pm (There may be a difference of 5-10 minutes depending on your city, but the broad moon will appear at 9 o’clock).
Importance of fasting: Why do mothers observe this fast?
It is said in old stories that by observing Sakat Chauth fast, most of the problems that may befall children are averted. It is also called ‘Sankat Hari’ Chauth. It is believed that on this day Lord Ganesha had removed the crisis of the gods. Therefore, mothers pray to Lord Ganesha for the good health, success in studies and long life of their children. It is called Tilkuta Chauth because in this, sesame and jaggery offerings (tilkut) are made to the Lord.
Pooja Vidhi and Bhog (in a simple way)
Worship on this day should be done with great devotion:
- Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear red colored clothes.
- Take a pledge to fast ‘Nirjala’ (without water) throughout the day.
- In the evening, install the idol of Lord Ganesha on a wooden platform.
- They are blessed with yellow flowers, durva (grass) and most importantly ‘Tilkut’ Offer (prasad of sesame seeds and jaggery). Offering of sweet potato (Ganjee) is also considered very auspicious.
- Do listen to the fast story of Sakat Chauth. Without this the fast is considered incomplete.
- When the moon rises at night, mix water, some milk and sesame seeds in a pot and offer Arghya and then break the fast.
A small way to please Lord Ganesha
If your child is not interested in studies or is facing any obstacle, then on this Sakat Chauth, offer 21 bundles of Durva to Lord Ganesha and “Om Gan Ganpate Namah” Chant it 108 times. Believe me, the destroyer of obstacles will remove all obstacles.
So moms, get ready for January 6th. This fast observed with devotion and faith will fill the lives of your children with happiness.
