Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Angaraki fast in Bhadrapada falls on September 29

The Sankashti Chaturthi that falls in the Bhadrapada month is known as Vighnaraj Sankashti Chaturthi. This time the Chaturthi tithi falls on a Tuesday, so it will be called Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi. Notably, the same day also marks Bharani Shraddha during Pitru Paksha, and this coincidence is considered auspicious. According to belief, Angaraki Sankashti holds special significance, and there is a long-standing tradition of worshipping Ganpati, observing a fast and sighting the moon on this day. It is said that devoutly worshipping Ganpati removes obstacles in life and brings happiness and prosperity.

According to the almanac, the Chaturthi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Bhadrapada month will begin at 5:09 pm on Tuesday, September 29, and end at 2:55 pm on September 30. Since the Chaturthi begins on a Tuesday, it will be called Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi. Based on Udaya Tithi, the Vighnaraj Sankashti Chaturthi fast will be observed on September 29 itself, and special worship of Ganpati Bappa will take place on this day. The moonrise time this time has been given as 8:14 pm.

Whenever Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is called Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi. According to belief, Tuesday is associated with the planet Mars, and worshipping Lord Ganesha removes difficulties, which is why the religious significance of a Sankashti Chaturthi falling on a Tuesday increases further.

Devotees observing the Sankashti Chaturthi fast should bathe in the morning and wear clean clothes, take the vow of the fast and meditate on Ganpati. After this, the home temple should be cleaned and an idol of Ganpati installed. Water, durva grass, flowers, roli, rice grains and fruits should be offered to Ganpati. Modak or any food of his liking should also be offered. After this, one should chant the Ganesh mantra and read the Ganesh Chalisa or Ganesh Stotra. In the evening, Ganpati should be worshipped as per proper rituals. There is a tradition of sighting the moon on Sankashti Chaturthi, praying to it, and then breaking the fast.

According to religious belief, Ganpati is called Vighnaharta, which is why the Sankashti Chaturthi fast dedicated to him is considered special. On this day, devotees observe the fast and worship Ganpati as per proper rituals, praying for the removal of obstacles in life. It is believed that worshipping Ganpati on Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi brings relief from troubles and blessings of happiness and prosperity. Devotees also pray for their wishes to be fulfilled and for relief from financial difficulties and debt. There is also a belief that worshipping Ganpati with devotion and chanting his mantras brings peace of mind.