AstrologgerSankashti Chaturthi in May 2028
When is Sankashti Chaturthi in May 2028? Thursday, 11 May — tithi 11 May 9:52 PM to 12 May 10:08 PM (New Delhi).
| Date | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends | Moonrise (chandrodaya) | Name | Day | Paksha / Month (purnimanta) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2028UPCOMING | 11 May, 9:52 PM | 12 May, 10:08 PM | 11 May, 9:56 PM | Ekadanta Sankashti | Thu | Krishna · Jyeshtha |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa — not copied.
Sankashti Chaturthi timings in May 2028
When each tithi begins, when it ends, and how long it actually runs — computed for Delhi (IST).
| Date | Tithi begins | Tithi ends | Duration | Day | Paksha | Lunar month (purnimanta) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | 11 May, 9:52 PM | 12 May, 10:08 PM | 24 hours 16 minutes | Thursday | Krishna | Jyeshtha |
Each Sankashti Chaturthi this month
Ekadanta Sankashti — Thursday 11 May, in the Krishna paksha of Jyeshtha (purnimanta). The tithi runs 24 hours 16 minutes, from 11 May 9:52 PM. Moonrise at 11 May, 9:56 PM.
How May compares
Across 2028, a Sankashti Chaturthi tithi averages 23 hours 57 minutes. In May it averages 24 hours 16 minutes — about typical for the year.
Over the year the figure ranges from 20 hours 53 minutes in January to 26 hours 26 minutes in August. The spread exists because the Moon does not move at a constant rate, so a tithi is not a fixed length — which is why the vrat date shifts against the English calendar from month to month.
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi in 2028, of which 1 falls in May.
Every other vrat in May 2028
The other observances falling in the same month, in calendar order.
| Vrat | Dates | Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Masik Durgashtami | 2 May — Masik Durgashtami (Vaishakha) · 31 May — Masik Durgashtami (Jyeshtha) | View |
| Ekadashi | 5 May — Mohini Ekadashi · 20 May — Apara Ekadashi | View |
| Pradosh Vrat | 6 May — Shani Pradosh · 21 May — Ravi Pradosh | View |
| Purnima | 8 May — Buddha Purnima | View |
| Kalashtami | 16 May — Kalashtami (Jyeshtha) | View |
| Masik Shivratri | 22 May — Masik Shivratri (Jyeshtha) | View |
| Masik Karthigai | 23 May — Masik Karthigai (Jyeshtha) | View |
| Amavasya | 24 May — Jyeshtha Amavasya | View |
| Vinayaka Chaturthi | 27 May — Vinayaka Chaturthi (Jyeshtha) | View |
| Skanda Sashti | 29 May — Skanda Sashti (Jyeshtha) | View |
What is Sankashti Chaturthi?
Sankashti Chaturthi is a monthly fast dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, kept on the Chaturthi (4th tithi) of the Krishna (waning) paksha. Because it recurs once each lunar month, there are around twelve to thirteen observances a year. "Sankashti" means deliverance from difficulties, and devotees keep this vrat praying for the removal of obstacles, worries and troubles (sankat). Each month's Sankashti honours a named form of Ganesha, such as Vakratunda or Ganadhipa, with its own katha.
Why the moonrise matters
What sets Sankashti apart is that the fast is broken only at night, after sighting the moon (Chandra Darshan). Devotees wait for moonrise, offer arghya (water) to the moon and to Ganesha, and only then take their meal — which is why the moonrise time is the most important moment of the day. This page lists the moonrise timing for each date so you can plan the puja and the breaking of the fast. Traditionally the vow is considered complete once the moon has been honoured.
Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi (the Tuesday one)
When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is called Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi. Tuesday is the day of Angaraka (Mangal, Mars), and this rare coincidence is traditionally held to be the most powerful and auspicious Sankashti of all. It comes only a few times across several years, so many devotees make a special effort to keep the Angarki fast. The vidhi is the same as any Sankashti — day-long fast, Ganesha puja and moon-sighting at night.
How to observe the vrat
Observers keep a day-long fast; many take only fruit and simple vrat food, while some keep it without food or water until moonrise. The day centres on a Ganesha puja: offering durva grass, flowers and modak or laddu, lighting a lamp, and reading or hearing that month's Sankashti katha. At night, after the moon is visible, arghya is offered to the moon and Ganapati, and the fast is broken with the prasad. The vrat is kept with devotion and patience rather than as a bargain.
Sankashti vs Vinayaka Chaturthi
Both are Chaturthi vrats for Ganesha, but they fall in different halves of the month. Sankashti Chaturthi is the Krishna-paksha (waning) one, worshipped at night and broken after sighting the moon. Vinayaka Chaturthi is the Shukla-paksha (waxing) one, worshipped during the day at madhyahna (midday), with no moon-sighting involved. Knowing which paksha you are in tells you which vrat applies. This page is for the Sankashti observance, with its night moon worship and monthly named form of Ganesha.
The Sankashti Chaturthi Katha
The tradition tells that once the gods, troubled by a great obstacle, went to Lord Shiva for help. Shiva turned to his two sons, Ganesha and Kartikeya, and asked which of them could remove the difficulty. To decide who was worthier, he set a test: whoever circled the whole world first would win. Kartikeya at once set off on his peacock to race around the earth. Ganesha, wise beyond his years, simply walked around his parents Shiva and Parvati, saying that they were his whole world — and so he was declared the winner and the remover of obstacles, Vighnaharta. From this, it is said, devotees keep the Sankashti Chaturthi fast, praying to Ganesha to remove their sankat, breaking the fast only after the moon has risen. Each month's Sankashti also carries its own named katha.
Sankashti Puja Samagri
Gather these items before you begin the vrat so the puja can proceed without interruption:
- An idol or image of Lord Ganesha
- Durva grass, ideally twenty-one blades
- Red flowers, such as hibiscus
- Sindoor (vermilion)
- Modak or laddu
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
- A ghee lamp
- Incense (dhoop)
- Water in a lota for the moon arghya
- Sesame with jaggery (til-gud)
Frequently asked questions
When is Sankashti Chaturthi in May 2028?+
May 2028 has one Sankashti Chaturthi: Ekadanta Sankashti — Thursday, 11 May 2028. Timings are computed for New Delhi.
What is the Sankashti Chaturthi tithi time in May 2028?+
11 May: tithi 11 May 9:52 PM to 12 May 10:08 PM. Moonrise is at 11 May, 9:56 PM. (New Delhi, IST)
How many Sankashti Chaturthi are in 2028?+
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi in 2028 for the Delhi region — one in each lunar month.
Why is the moonrise time important?+
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.
What is Sakat Chauth?+
The Sankashti Chaturthi in the month of Magha is called Sakat Chauth (or Lambodara Sankashti), especially observed by mothers for their children’s wellbeing.
What is Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi?+
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.
How is Sankashti Chaturthi observed?+
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.
What can you eat on Sankashti Chaturthi?+
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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