Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: When is Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi of Sawan? date, time, moonrise

Gajanan Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: In Saavan, there is a tradition of worshiping not only Bholenath but every deity of the Shiva family. Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Tuesday to Goddess Mangala Gauri i.e. Goddess Parvati, Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Ganpati Ji.

Women observe Gajanan Sankashti Chaturthi fast in Sawan for the birth of children, happy married life, growth in wealth and career. This year Gajanan Sankashti Chaturthi of Sawan is on 2 August 2026. Know the auspicious time of worship and moonrise time on this day.

Gajanan Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 Muhurat

Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Sawan month will start at 11.07 pm on 1st August 2026 and will end at 11.15 pm the next day on 2nd August 2026.

• Puja Muhurta – 7.24 am – 12.27 pm
• Moonrise time – The moon of Saavan Sankashti Chaturthi will rise at 9.24 pm.

Importance of Sawan Sankashti Chaturthi

In ancient times, Lord Ganesha himself had advised Parvati ji to observe this fast and Parvati ji worshiped it in the same manner due to which she got success. Apart from this, Yudhishthir observed this fast with the wish of attaining the kingdom. With the effect of this fast, he defeated all the enemies and obtained the kingdom.

Ganesh ji told the method of Saavan Sankashti Chaturthi fast

• In the story of Sawan Sankashti Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha himself had explained the method of this fast to Mother Parvati. On the day of Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in the month of Shravan, in the morning, after retiring from daily activities, one should take a vow to fast that I will remain fasting until the moon rises. I will take food only after worshiping Ganesh.
• On this day, only silver, ashtadhatu or clay idol of Lord Ganesha should be worshipped.
• Fill an earthen pot with water and install the idol of Lord Ganesha on it.
• Create an octagonal lotus shape by offering clothes on the idol of Kalash. Perform Shodashopachar puja.
• Make fifteen laddus of pure desi ghee. After offering it to Lord Ganesha, give five of them to a Brahmin along with Dakshina as per his capacity.
• Offer Arghya with devotion at the time of moonrise. Then take laddu.

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