Ashada Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Date, Moonrise, Vrat & Mantra
Ashada Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 (2 August, moonrise ~9:29 PM IST): Ganesha vrat, puja vidhi, mantra and how the diaspora keeps the fast.
Ashada Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 (2 August, moonrise ~9:29 PM IST): Ganesha vrat, puja vidhi, mantra and how the diaspora keeps the fast.
Ashada Sankashti Chaturthi is the monthly vrata to Lord Ganesha that falls in Ashada Masam. In 2026 it is on 2 August (Ashada Krishna Chaturthi), with moonrise around 9:29 PM IST. It is one of the obstacle-removing observances of Ashada Masam 2026.
Ashada Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 Date
- Date: 2 August 2026 (Ashada Krishna Chaturthi)
- Moonrise: ~9:29 PM IST — confirm the time for your city
- Abroad: the fast ends at your local moonrise; the tithi may shift ±1 day
Significance
"Sankashti" means deliverance from sankat (difficulty). The Krishna-paksha Chaturthi of every month is dedicated to Vighnaharta Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Keeping this fast with devotion is believed to clear hurdles and bring success, peace and the Lord’s grace.
Vrat & Puja Vidhi
- Fast from sunrise (fruit/water as needed by your capacity).
- Worship Ganesha with durva (bermuda grass), red flowers and a lamp.
- Offer modak or laddu as naivedya and recite the Ganesha mantra.
- At moonrise, sight the moon and offer arghya, then break the fast.
Mantra
Ganesha: ॐ गं गणपतये नमः · oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ · ఓం గం గణపతయే నమః. Also: Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha…
For the Diaspora
Keep the fast around your work day and break it at your local moonrise (a sky app gives the time). A small Ganesha puja with durva and modak at home carries the full blessing; many temples and online satsangs hold Sankashti puja you can join.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ashada Sankashti Chaturthi 2026?
It falls on 2 August 2026 (Ashada Krishna Chaturthi), with moonrise around 9:29 PM IST — confirm the moonrise time for your city.
What is Sankashti Chaturthi?
A monthly vrata to Lord Ganesha on the Krishna-paksha Chaturthi; "Sankashti" means deliverance from difficulties. Devotees fast until the moon is sighted.
How do you observe the fast?
Fast from sunrise, worship Ganesha with durva grass and modak, sight the moon at moonrise, offer arghya, then break the fast.
What is the main mantra?
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah, and the Vakratunda Mahakaya shloka, are commonly chanted.
Key Takeaways
- Ashada Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: 2 August (moonrise ~9:29 PM IST).
- Ganesha vrata; fast until moonrise.
- Chant Om Gam Ganapataye Namah; offer durva & modak.
See the Ashada Masam 2026 guide and Kokila Vrata 2026.
