Panchangam 27 November 2026 (Friday): Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi, Moonrise 8:39 PM in Hyderabad, Tithi and Nakshatra

Quick answer: Friday 27 November 2026 is Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi. Krishna Tritiya ends at 9:48 AM, after which Chaturthi runs through the evening. Moonrise in Hyderabad is 8:39 PM, the traditional time to offer arghya and break the fast. Nakshatra is Ardra until 3:08 PM, then Punarvasu.

Sankashti means deliverance from difficulty. Each month, on the Chaturthi of the waning moon, devotees fast through the day and turn to Ganesha at moonrise. It is one of the most widely kept monthly vows, and it fits naturally into a working day: the fast and the prayer are personal, and the main ritual comes after dark.

Today's panchang (Hyderabad, IST)

Source: Drik Panchang day panchang for Hyderabad. Tithi and nakshatra end times are in Indian Standard Time and change at the same instant everywhere in India; sunrise, sunset and moonrise differ by a few minutes from city to city.

Religious significance

Ganesha is worshipped before all undertakings as the remover of obstacles, and Sankashti Chaturthi is his monthly vow in the waning fortnight. The tithi that matters is the one prevailing at moonrise, not at sunrise, which is why today counts even though the day began with Tritiya. The custom of fasting until the moon is seen and then offering water to the moon (Chandra arghya) is widely followed, though the details differ by family. For the reasoning behind the moonrise rule, see our Sankashti Chaturthi moon rules.

The name Ganadhipa, lord of the ganas, recalls Ganesha's role as the leader of Shiva's attendants. In Karthika, the month of Shiva, that title has a pleasant fit. Ardra nakshatra in the morning is traditionally associated with Rudra, and Punarvasu in the afternoon with Aditi, the mother of the gods: a day that moves from storm to renewal. Friday itself is popularly dedicated to Lakshmi, so some families light a lamp for her as well.

For the full guide, read Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi 2026.

Simple Sankashti puja vidhi

• Morning sankalpa: after bathing, resolve to keep the fast in whatever form suits your health.
• Through the day: a full fast, or fruit, milk and water. Many families avoid grains until moonrise.
• Evening puja: before moonrise, offer Ganesha durva grass, a red flower and modak or any sweet, and light a lamp.
• Moonrise: at about 8:39 PM in Hyderabad, offer water (with a little milk, if you wish) to the moon, then pray to Ganesha and break the fast.

No-materials alternative: a lamp or candle and the mantra below are enough. If you cannot see the moon, offer your prayer at the listed time facing east.

Mantra for the day

Om Gaṃ Gaṇapataye Namaḥ

Meaning: "Om, salutations to Ganapati." Chant 21 or 108 times in the evening puja. It is an act of devotion; it does not promise that every problem will vanish.

Fasting guidance

The Sankashti fast is optional and flexible. Elderly people, pregnant women, children and anyone with diabetes or another medical condition should not feel obliged to fast, and should consult a doctor before trying. Drink water through the day if you are fasting, and break the fast gently.

What you can do today

• Set an alarm for the 8:39 PM moonrise (Hyderabad) or look up your own city's time.
• Collect a little durva grass in the morning for the evening puja.
• Prepare a simple sweet, even a spoon of jaggery, as naivedya.
• Read the Sankashti vrat katha or a short Ganesha story.
• Offer Chandra arghya at moonrise before breaking the fast.
• Light a Friday lamp for Lakshmi if that is your family's custom.

With family and children

Children love the moon-watching part. Let them track the clock, step out with you at moonrise and help pour the arghya. If they are too young to fast, they can join in by offering the sweet and sharing the prasadam afterwards.

Hindus abroad: sunrise, tithi and nakshatra in your city

If you live outside India, do not convert the Hyderabad times above. The table below gives each city's own local sunrise and sunset, with the tithi and nakshatra prevailing at that local sunrise.

Computed with HinduTone's panchang calculator, validated against Drik Panchang; festival dates abroad can differ by a day, so follow your temple's panchang.

In several cities, Chaturthi already prevails at local sunrise; in others it is still Tritiya. Sankashti abroad is decided by Chaturthi at your local moonrise, so please follow your temple's panchang.

Frequently asked questions

When is Ganadhipa Sankashti in November 2026?

Friday 27 November 2026. Krishna Tritiya ends at 9:48 AM IST and Chaturthi prevails at moonrise, which is 8:39 PM in Hyderabad. Our Ganadhipa Sankashti 2026 guide has more city details.

When can I break the Sankashti fast in Hyderabad?

Traditionally after sighting the moon and offering arghya. Moonrise in Hyderabad is 8:39 PM; in other Indian cities it differs by a few minutes, so check a local panchang. Cloud cover does not cancel the fast; families simply offer arghya at the listed time.

Why is it called Ganadhipa Sankashti?

Each month's Sankashti Chaturthi is linked with a particular name or form of Ganesha. In this month (Margashirsha by the North Indian calendar) the form is Ganadhipa, the lord of the ganas, Shiva's attendants.

Is the Sankashti fast compulsory?

No. It is a devotional vow. Elderly people, pregnant women and anyone with diabetes or a medical condition should not feel obliged and should consult a doctor; a simple puja without fasting is complete devotion.

Is Sankashti on the same day abroad?

Not necessarily. Sankashti depends on Chaturthi at local moonrise, so some countries may observe it on a different date. Follow your temple's calendar.

A closing thought

Sankashti teaches patience: a day of waiting, then a moment of light. Whatever difficulties you carry, set them before Ganadhipa tonight and let the rising moon remind you that darkness never lasts.

Previous and next day

• Previous day: Panchang Thursday 26 November 2026
• Next day: Panchang Saturday 28 November 2026
• The month at a glance: November 2026 Hindu festivals: dates, rituals and significance

Editor's note

Editor's note (9 October 2026): Panchang timings and festival observances can vary by location, regional calendar and family tradition. This guide follows Drik Panchang for Hyderabad (IST). Please verify local puja timings with a trusted panchang or priest.

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