Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on the chaturthi of the Krishna Paksha of every Hindu calendar month. It is celebrated in honour of Lord Ganesha.

On this day, devotees worship Lord Ganesha to help them overcome all the obstacles in life.

Sankashti Chaturthi January 2023 Date: January 10.

Tithi Time: January 10, 12:09 pm - January 11, 2:31 pm.

Rituals: On the day of Sankashti Chaturthi, devotees wake up early in the morning and take bath. They dedicate the day towards worshipping Lord Ganesha.

The devotees observe a strict fast while some keep a partial fast too.

The observer of this fast can consume fruits, vegetables and roots of plants.

The staple diet on this day comprises of peanuts, potatoes and sabudana khichdi.

The Sankashti puja is done in the evening, after seeing the moon. During the puja, the idol of Lord Ganesha is decorated with flowers. A lamp is also lit in front of the idol.

The devotees then read the ‘vrat katha’ specific to the month.

The fast is broken after worshipping Lord Ganesha and seeing the moon in the evening.

Naivedya comprising modaks and other favourite eatables of Lord Ganesha is prepared as offering on this occasion.

It is auspicious to recite the ‘Ganesha Ashtottara’, ‘Sankashtnashana sthothra’ and ‘Vakratunda Mahakaya’ on this day.

Significance: It is believed that devotees get a prosperous life by worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day.

Childless couples also observe the Sankashti Chaturthi vrat to be blessed with children.

Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Dates List: 

January 10th
Tuesday
Chaturthi Tithi Timing : Jan 10, 12:09 PM - Jan 11, 2:31 PM
February 9th
Thursday
Chaturthi Tithi Timing : Feb 09, 6:23 AM - Feb 10, 7:58 AM
March 11th
Saturday
Chaturthi Tithi Timing : Mar 10, 9:42 PM - Mar 11, 10:06 PM
April 9th
Sunday
Chaturthi Tithi Timing : Apr 09, 9:35 AM - Apr 10, 8:37 AM
May 8th
Monday
Chaturthi Tithi Timing : May 08, 6:19 PM - May 09, 4:08 PM
June 7th
Wednesday
Chaturthi Tithi Timing : Jun 07, 12:50 AM - Jun 07, 9:51 PM
July 6th
Thursday
Chaturthi Tithi Timing : Jul 06, 6:30 AM - Jul 07, 3:13 AM
August 4th
Friday
Chaturthi Tithi Timing : Aug 04, 12:45 PM - Aug 05, 9:40 AM
September 2nd
Saturday
Chaturthi Tithi Timing : Sep 02, 8:49 PM - Sep 03, 6:24 PM
October 2nd
Monday
Chaturthi Tithi Timing : Oct 02, 7:36 AM - Oct 03, 6:12 AM
November 1st
Wednesday
Chaturthi Tithi Timing : Oct 31, 9:30 PM - Nov 01, 9:19 PM
November 30th
Thursday
Chaturthi Tithi Timing : Nov 30, 2:25 PM - Dec 01, 3:31 PM
December 30th
Saturday
Chaturthi Tithi Timing : Dec 30, 9:44 AM - Dec 31, 11:56 AM