Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: When is Ekadant Sankashti Chaturthi in May? Note the date, puja time

Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: 5th May 2026 is Ekadant Sankashti Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month. Lord Ekadanta is considered to be one of the Ashtavinayak forms of Lord Ganesha. The literal meaning of Ekadant Ganesh is – Lord Ganesha with one tooth.

According to mythology, once Lord Ganesha had stopped Parashuram who had come to meet Lord Shiva from meeting Mahadev. In anger, Parshuram ji attacked Ganesh ji with his halberd due to which one of his teeth broke and he became famous as Ekadanta. Know for whom the fast of Ekadant Sankashti Chaturthi is beneficial, its importance and auspicious time.

Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 Muhurat

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month will start at 5.24 am on May 5, 2026 and will end the next day on May 6, 2026 at 7.51 am.

• Ganesh ji puja time – 8.58 am – 1.58 pm, 8.18 pm – 9.13 pm

auspicious yoga

A coincidence of Shiva Yoga is taking place on Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi. Besides, this day is also Tuesday, hence it will be called Angaraki Chaturthi. According to astrology, if there is any defect related to Mars in the horoscope, then by worshiping Lord Ganesha on this day, it gets pacified. In astrology, the Chaturthi falling on Tuesday is called ‘Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi’, the results of which are considered to be many times more than other Chaturthi.

Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 moonrise time

The moon of Sankashti Chaturthi will rise on 5th May 2026 at 10.35 pm. After worshiping Lord Ganesha both in the morning and evening, offer Arghya to the moon. Break the fast only after that.

Ekadant Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Method

• For the longevity of children, light a ghee lamp in front of Ganpati on this day and recite Ganpati Stotram to the children. All obstacles will also be removed.
• On this day, offer Durva, Sindoor, to Ganesha. Apart from this, offer Aank flower to Bappa and offer Modak to him and donate food, water and money to the poor.

Story of Lord Ganesha’s single-toothed form

According to the Ashtavinayak origin story described in Mudgalpuran, Lord Ganesha appeared in a single-toothed form to protect the gods from the atrocities of a demon named Madasura. Due to fear of Lord Ekadant, Madasura accepted his defeat and went to the underworld forever.

• Benefit – By observing this fast one gets relief from life’s troubles, diseases, debts and mental problems.
• Intelligence, wealth and happiness and prosperity increase.
• There is success in work and fulfillment of desires.

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