July 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi Date, Moonrise/Chandrodaya Time for Breaking Fast/Upvas

Sankashti Chaturthi, also known as Sankatahara Chaturthi, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the waning lunar phase (Krishna Paksha) each month according to the Hindu calendar. This auspicious day is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the harbinger of prosperity and success.

The word “Sankashti” is derived from two Sanskrit words: “Sankat,” meaning troubles or difficulties, and “Chaturthi,” denoting the fourth day. Hence, Sankashti Chaturthi is observed to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha to overcome challenges and obstacles in life.

The festival holds immense significance for devotees of Lord Ganesha. People observe fasts and perform various rituals and prayers on this day to appease the deity and seek his divine intervention. The fast begins at sunrise and ends only after sighting the moon in the evening. Devotees abstain from consuming food and water during the fasting period, which lasts approximately 13-14 hours.

Sankashti Chaturthi July 2023 Date: July 6, Thursday.

Tithi Time: July 06, 06:30 AM – July 07, 03:13 AM.

The rituals associated with Sankashti Chaturthi usually commence with the sighting of the moon. Devotees break their fast after offering prayers to Lord Ganesha and the moon. This act of worship is called “Moon Puja” or “Chandra Darshan.” It is believed that observing this fast and performing the rituals with utmost devotion can fulfill desires, remove obstacles, and bestow prosperity and success upon individuals.

During the day, devotees visit Lord Ganesha temples, where special prayers and aarti (a devotional ritual with lighted lamps) are performed. Offerings such as modak (a sweet dumpling believed to be Lord Ganesha’s favorite), coconut, fruits, and flowers are made to the deity. Chanting of Ganesha mantras, such as “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah,” is also an integral part of the celebrations.

Devotees also recite the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha, a narrative that explains the significance of observing this fast. It tells the tale of a devout king named Shursen who inadvertently skipped the observance of Sankashti Chaturthi and faced numerous hardships. Realizing his mistake, he later observed the fast with sincere devotion, leading to the removal of his troubles by Lord Ganesha.

Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and by the Hindu diaspora worldwide. It serves as a reminder to devotees to remain steadfast in their pursuit of goals and to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha in all endeavors. The festival fosters unity, faith, and devotion among people, reinforcing the belief in overcoming obstacles through divine intervention.

It’s important to note that the specific rituals and customs may vary from region to region and from family to family, as Hindu traditions exhibit rich diversity. However, the essence of Sankashti Chaturthi remains consistent—an occasion to worship Lord Ganesha and invoke his blessings for the removal of obstacles and the attainment of success and prosperity.

Chandrodaya/Moonrise Time of major Indian cities to Break Upvas/Fast:

New Delhi: 10:12 PM

Jaipur, Rajasthan: 10:15 PM

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: 10:23 PM

Patna, Bihar: 09:35 PM

Mumbai, Maharashtra: 10:16 PM

Bengaluru, Karnataka: 09:49 PM

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: 10:03 PM

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: 09:43 PM

Hyderabad, Telangana: 09:51 PM

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: 09:38 PM

Kolkata, West Bengal: 09:17 PM

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: 09:54 PM

Chandigarh: 10:17 PM

Bhubaneswar, Odisha: 09:24 PM

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: 10:16 PM

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: 10:11 PM

Ranchi, Jharkhand: 09:31 PM 

Pune, Maharashtra: 10:12 PM

Nagpur, Maharashtra: 09:53 PM

 

Moonrise time of Maharashtra cities for breaking fast:

Mumbai: 10:16 PM

Pune: 10:12 PM

Nagpur: 09:53 PM

Thane: 10:16 PM

Nashik: 10:14 PM

Kalyan: 10:15 PM

Aurangabad: 10:07 PM

Solapur: 10:02 PM

Kolhapur: 10:08 PM

Ulhasnagar: 10:15 PM

Malegaon: 10:11 PM

 

Moonrise time of Karnataka cities for breaking fast:

Bengaluru: 09:49 PM

Hubli: 10:02 PM

Mysore: 09:52 PM

Gulbarga: 09:58 PM

Mangalore: 10:00 PM

Belgaum: 10:05 PM

Davangere: 09:58 PM

Bellary: 09:55 PM

Bijapur: 10:02 PM

Shimoga: 09:59 PM

 

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