Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 Moonrise Time: Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi of Vaishakh month is on 5th April 2026. This big Chaturthi of the year shows the way to freedom from sorrows, obstacles and crises of life. Due to its effect, happiness and prosperity reside in the house.
On this day, the formidable form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped, with his blessings even the most difficult problems are averted. Moon has special significance in Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi fast because without worshiping the moon, this fast is not considered complete. In such a situation, know when the moon will rise in your city on Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi.
Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi date
Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month will start at 11.59 am on 5th April 2026 and will end at 2.10 pm the next day on 6th April 2026.
Vaishakh Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 Ganesh Ji Puja Muhurat
- Puja Muhurta – 7.41 am – 12.24 pm
- Evening time – 6.41 pm – 10.58 pm
Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 city wise moonrise time
| Delhi | 9:58 pm |
| Bhopal | 9:45 pm |
| Mumbai | 9:54 pm |
| Noida | 9:58 pm |
| Lucknow | 9:39 pm |
| Patna | 9:18 pm |
| Jaipur | 9:18 pm |
| gorakhpur | 9:28 pm |
| Hyderabad | 9:27 pm |
| Ahmedabad |
10:04 pm |
| Indore | 9:50 pm |
| Chandigarh | 10:06 pm |
| Agra | 09:51 pm |
Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Method
- Worshiping the Moon on Sankashti Chaturthi brings peace to the mind, emotional balance and positive energy.
- On this day, take bath in the morning, wear clean clothes and place the idol of Lord Ganesha on a red cloth.
- Then offer Durva, red flowers, modak and laddu to Lord Ganesha.
- Light a lamp and chant the mantra “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah”.
- Make sure to recite Ganesh Chalisa and perform Aarti during the puja.
- When the moon rises in the evening, offer Arghya to the moon and pray to Lord Ganesha for the happiness and prosperity of the family.
Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi rules
- Do not consume food or salt on this day, eat only fruits.
- Follow celibacy and keep the mind calm.
- Do not lie to anyone and stay away from anger.
- Do not break the fast without seeing the moon.
- After fasting, donate food and clothes to the poor.
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