Sankashti Chaturthi is the 4th tithi of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Ganesha, when devotees fast until moonrise. The moonrise (chandrodaya) time is essential — it is when the fast is broken — and is given for New Delhi below. Magha’s Sankashti is Sakat Chauth.
| Date | Day | Name | Paksha / Month | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends | Moonrise (chandrodaya) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2027UPCOMING | Mon | Sakat Chauth (Lambodara) | Krishna · Pausha | 10:58 AM, 24 Jan | 8:11 AM, 25 Jan | 9:07 PM, 25 Jan |
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Bhalachandra Sankashti | Krishna · Phalguna | 1:14 PM, 24 Mar | 12:38 PM, 25 Mar | 9:47 PM, 25 Mar |
| 24 Apr 2027 | Sat | Vikata Sankashti | Krishna · Chaitra | 4:21 AM, 24 Apr | 5:42 AM, 25 Apr | 10:30 PM, 24 Apr |
| 23 May 2027 | Sun | Ekadanta Sankashti | Krishna · Vaishakha | 6:48 PM, 22 May | 8:42 PM, 23 May | 10:03 PM, 23 May |
| 22 Jun 2027 | Tue | Krishnapingala Sankashti | Krishna · Jyeshtha | 10:36 AM, 21 Jun | 1:08 PM, 22 Jun | 9:55 PM, 22 Jun |
| 22 Jul 2027 | Thu | Gajanana Sankashti | Krishna · Ashadha | 4:47 AM, 22 Jul | 6:57 AM, 23 Jul | 9:23 PM, 22 Jul |
| 20 Aug 2027 | Fri | Heramba Sankashti | Krishna · Shravana | 5:16 PM, 19 Aug | 6:54 PM, 20 Aug | 8:22 PM, 20 Aug |
| 19 Sept 2027 | Sun | Vighnaraja Sankashti | Krishna · Bhadrapada | 6:44 AM, 18 Sep | 7:09 AM, 19 Sep | 8:01 PM, 19 Sep |
| 18 Oct 2027 | Mon | Vakratunda Sankashti | Krishna · Ashwina | 6:44 PM, 17 Oct | 5:52 PM, 18 Oct | 7:25 PM, 18 Oct |
| 17 Nov 2027 | Wed | Ganadhipa Sankashti | Krishna · Kartika | 3:42 AM, 17 Nov | 1:36 AM, 18 Nov | 8:13 PM, 17 Nov |
| 16 Dec 2027 | Thu | Akhuratha Sankashti | Krishna · Margashirsha | 4:13 PM, 15 Dec | 1:22 PM, 16 Dec | 8:15 PM, 16 Dec |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa — not copied.
There are 11 Sankashti Chaturthi in 2027 for the Delhi region — one in each lunar month.
The Sankashti fast is broken only after sighting the moon, so the moonrise (chandrodaya) time decides when you can eat. Each date below shows the Delhi moonrise.
The Sankashti Chaturthi in the month of Magha is called Sakat Chauth (or Lambodara Sankashti), especially observed by mothers for their children’s wellbeing.
When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday it is called Angarki Chaturthi, regarded as especially powerful for Ganesha worship — a single Angarki is said to equal the merit of many. It occurs only once or twice a year.
Devotees fast through the day, worship Ganesha, read the Sankashti vrat katha, and break the fast only after sighting the moon and offering arghya — using the moonrise time shown for each date. Many offer modak or til-gud.
The fast is usually kept until moonrise, then broken with phalahar — fruit, sabudana, potato, til (sesame) and jaggery are common. The strictness is a personal choice.
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