Sankashti Chaturthi is a monthly Hindu fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is observed on the Chaturthi Tithi during Krishna Paksha, after the full moon. Devotees observe a fast during the day and usually break it after seeing the Moon in the evening.
In 2027, Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed once every lunar month. Each occasion has a different name associated with a form or aspect of Lord Ganesha. The fasting date and Moonrise time can vary from one city to another, so the local Panchang should be followed for accurate vrat timings.
Sankashti Chaturthi 2027 Dates
The following Sankashti Chaturthi dates and Chaturthi Tithi timings are based on the Panchang information for Pune, India.
| Month | Sankashti Chaturthi | Date | Day | Chaturthi Tithi | Moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Lambodara Sankashti | January 25, 2027 | Monday | Magha, Krishna Chaturthi | 9:32 PM |
| February | Dwijapriya Sankashti | February 24, 2027 | Wednesday | Phalguna, Krishna Chaturthi | 10:04 PM |
| March | Bhalachandra Sankashti | March 25, 2027 | Thursday | Chaitra, Krishna Chaturthi | 9:43 PM |
| April | Vikata Sankashti | April 24, 2027 | Saturday | Vaishakha, Krishna Chaturthi | 10:19 PM |
| May | Ekadanta Sankashti | May 23, 2027 | Sunday | Jyeshtha, Krishna Chaturthi | 9:52 PM |
| June | Krishnapingala Sankashti | June 22, 2027 | Tuesday | Ashadha, Krishna Chaturthi | 9:54 PM |
| July | Gajanana Sankashti | July 22, 2027 | Thursday | Shravana, Krishna Chaturthi | 9:37 PM |
| August | Heramba Sankashti | August 20, 2027 | Friday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturthi | 8:45 PM |
| September | Vighnaraja Sankashti | September 19, 2027 | Sunday | Ashwina, Krishna Chaturthi | 8:39 PM |
| October | Vakratunda Sankashti | October 18, 2027 | Monday | Kartika, Krishna Chaturthi | 8:12 PM |
| November | Ganadhipa Sankashti | November 17, 2027 | Wednesday | Margashirsha, Krishna Chaturthi | 9:04 PM |
| December | Akhuratha Sankashti | December 16, 2027 | Thursday | Pausha, Krishna Chaturthi | 9:01 PM |
The table gives a quick overview of all 2027 Sankashti Chaturthi dates. Since the vrat is connected with Moonrise, devotees should check the timing for their own city before planning the fast-breaking ceremony.
January 2027 Sankashti Chaturthi
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | January 25, 2027 |
| Day | Monday |
| Sankashti | Lambodara Sankashti |
| Hindu Month | Magha |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Chaturthi Begins | January 25 at 8:10 AM |
| Chaturthi Ends | January 26 at 6:00 AM |
| Moonrise in Pune | 9:32 PM |
January Sankashti Chaturthi 2027 will be observed on Monday, January 25 as Lambodara Sankashti. The Chaturthi Tithi begins at 8:10 AM and continues until 6:00 AM on January 26. In Pune, the Moonrise is at 9:32 PM, which is important for devotees following the traditional Sankashti Chaturthi vrat.
February 2027 Sankashti Chaturthi
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | February 24, 2027 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Sankashti | Dwijapriya Sankashti |
| Hindu Month | Phalguna |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Chaturthi Begins | February 23 at 9:48 PM |
| Chaturthi Ends | February 24 at 8:39 PM |
| Moonrise in Pune | 10:04 PM |
February Sankashti Chaturthi 2027 will fall on Wednesday, February 24 and is known as Dwijapriya Sankashti. The Chaturthi Tithi begins on February 23 at 9:48 PM and ends on February 24 at 8:39 PM. The Moonrise time in Pune is 10:04 PM, after which devotees traditionally complete the fast.
March 2027 Sankashti Chaturthi
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | March 25, 2027 |
| Day | Thursday |
| Sankashti | Bhalachandra Sankashti |
| Hindu Month | Chaitra |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Chaturthi Begins | March 25 at 12:37 PM |
| Chaturthi Ends | March 26 at 12:43 PM |
| Moonrise in Pune | 9:43 PM |
March Sankashti Chaturthi 2027 will be observed on Thursday, March 25 as Bhalachandra Sankashti. The Chaitra Krishna Chaturthi begins at 12:37 PM on March 25 and ends at 12:43 PM on March 26. For Pune, the Moonrise time is 9:43 PM.
April 2027 Sankashti Chaturthi
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 24, 2027 |
| Day | Saturday |
| Sankashti | Vikata Sankashti |
| Hindu Month | Vaishakha |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Chaturthi Begins | April 24 at 4:20 AM |
| Chaturthi Ends | April 25 at 5:41 AM |
| Moonrise in Pune | 10:19 PM |
Vikata Sankashti will be observed on Saturday, April 24, 2027. The Vaishakha Krishna Chaturthi begins at 4:20 AM on April 24 and ends at 5:41 AM on April 25. Devotees in Pune can observe the Moonrise at 10:19 PM before completing their Sankashti vrat.
May 2027 Sankashti Chaturthi
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2027 |
| Day | Sunday |
| Sankashti | Ekadanta Sankashti |
| Hindu Month | Jyeshtha |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Chaturthi Begins | May 23 at 8:41 PM |
| Chaturthi Ends | May 24 at 10:58 PM |
| Moonrise in Pune | 9:52 PM |
May Sankashti Chaturthi 2027 will be observed on Sunday, May 23 as Ekadanta Sankashti. The Jyeshtha Krishna Chaturthi begins at 8:41 PM on May 23 and ends at 10:58 PM on May 24. The Moonrise in Pune is at 9:52 PM.
June 2027 Sankashti Chaturthi
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | June 22, 2027 |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Sankashti | Krishnapingala Sankashti |
| Hindu Month | Ashadha |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Chaturthi Begins | June 22 at 1:07 PM |
| Chaturthi Ends | June 23 at 3:42 PM |
| Moonrise in Pune | 9:54 PM |
| Special Observance | Angarki Chaturthi |
June Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on Tuesday, June 22, 2027 as Krishnapingala Sankashti. Because it falls on Tuesday, it is also known as Angarki Chaturthi. The Chaturthi Tithi begins at 1:07 PM on June 22 and ends at 3:42 PM on June 23. The Moonrise in Pune is at 9:54 PM.
July 2027 Sankashti Chaturthi
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | July 22, 2027 |
| Day | Thursday |
| Sankashti | Gajanana Sankashti |
| Hindu Month | Shravana |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Chaturthi Begins | July 22 at 4:46 AM |
| Chaturthi Ends | July 23 at 6:56 AM |
| Moonrise in Pune | 9:37 PM |
Gajanana Sankashti will be observed on Thursday, July 22, 2027. The Shravana Krishna Chaturthi begins at 4:46 AM and ends at 6:56 AM on July 23. Devotees observing the vrat in Pune can follow the 9:37 PM Moonrise timing for the traditional completion of the fast.
August 2027 Sankashti Chaturthi
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | August 20, 2027 |
| Day | Friday |
| Sankashti | Heramba Sankashti |
| Hindu Month | Bhadrapada |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Chaturthi Begins | August 20 at 6:53 PM |
| Chaturthi Ends | August 21 at 8:04 PM |
| Moonrise in Pune | 8:45 PM |
Heramba Sankashti will fall on Friday, August 20, 2027. The Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi begins at 6:53 PM on August 20 and ends at 8:04 PM on August 21. In Pune, the Moonrise is at 8:45 PM.
September 2027 Sankashti Chaturthi
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | September 19, 2027 |
| Day | Sunday |
| Sankashti | Vighnaraja Sankashti |
| Hindu Month | Ashwina |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Chaturthi Begins | September 19 at 7:08 AM |
| Chaturthi Ends | September 20 at 7:08 AM |
| Moonrise in Pune | 8:39 PM |
September Sankashti Chaturthi 2027 will be observed on Sunday, September 19 as Vighnaraja Sankashti. The Ashwina Krishna Chaturthi begins at 7:08 AM on September 19 and ends at 7:08 AM on September 20. The Moonrise in Pune is at 8:39 PM.
October 2027 Sankashti Chaturthi
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | October 18, 2027 |
| Day | Monday |
| Sankashti | Vakratunda Sankashti |
| Hindu Month | Kartika |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Chaturthi Begins | October 18 at 5:51 PM |
| Chaturthi Ends | October 19 at 4:42 PM |
| Moonrise in Pune | 8:12 PM |
| Other Observance | Karwa Chauth |
Vakratunda Sankashti will be observed on Monday, October 18, 2027. The Kartika Krishna Chaturthi begins at 5:51 PM on October 18 and ends at 4:42 PM on October 19. The Moonrise time in Pune is 8:12 PM. Karwa Chauth also falls on the same date, although the two observances have different rituals and purposes.
November 2027 Sankashti Chaturthi
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | November 17, 2027 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Sankashti | Ganadhipa Sankashti |
| Hindu Month | Margashirsha |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Chaturthi Begins | November 17 at 3:41 AM |
| Chaturthi Ends | November 18 at 1:35 AM |
| Moonrise in Pune | 9:04 PM |
Ganadhipa Sankashti will be observed on Wednesday, November 17, 2027. The Margashirsha Krishna Chaturthi begins at 3:41 AM on November 17 and ends at 1:35 AM on November 18. The Moonrise in Pune is at 9:04 PM.
December 2027 Sankashti Chaturthi
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | December 16, 2027 |
| Day | Thursday |
| Sankashti | Akhuratha Sankashti |
| Hindu Month | Pausha |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Chaturthi Begins | December 16 at 1:21 PM |
| Chaturthi Ends | December 17 at 10:34 AM |
| Moonrise in Pune | 9:01 PM |
Akhuratha Sankashti will be observed on Thursday, December 16, 2027. The Pausha Krishna Chaturthi begins at 1:21 PM on December 16 and ends at 10:34 AM on December 17. The Moonrise in Pune is at 9:01 PM, making it the final Sankashti Chaturthi observance of the 2027 calendar year.
What Is Sankashti Chaturthi?
Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on the fourth Tithi of Krishna Paksha in each lunar month. The word Sankashti is associated with overcoming difficulties or troubled circumstances. Lord Ganesha is worshipped on this day because he is traditionally regarded as the remover of obstacles and the deity associated with wisdom and auspicious beginnings.
There are two Chaturthi Tithis in each lunar month. The Chaturthi after the full moon, during Krishna Paksha, is observed as Sankashti Chaturthi. The Chaturthi after Amavasya, during Shukla Paksha, is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi.
Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat and Puja
Devotees traditionally observe a fast from sunrise until Moonrise on Sankashti Chaturthi. The exact fasting practice can vary according to family tradition, health, regional customs and personal religious practice.
Many devotees prefer fruits, roots, vegetables and vrat-friendly foods during the fast. Sabudana, potatoes and peanuts are commonly used in fasting preparations.
In the evening, devotees worship Lord Ganesha and offer prayers, flowers, fruits and other traditional puja items. After Moonrise, the Moon is worshipped and the fast is completed according to the devotee’s tradition.
Why Moonrise Is Important on Sankashti Chaturthi
Moonrise is an important part of Sankashti Chaturthi because the vrat is traditionally completed after the Moon is sighted. This is why Sankashti Chaturthi timings cannot always be determined simply by looking at the calendar date.
The Moonrise time changes according to geographical location. As a result, the Sankashti Chaturthi fasting time in Pune may not be exactly the same as the fasting time in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai or another city.
For this reason, devotees should check the local Moonrise time before concluding the vrat.
Is Sankashti Chaturthi the Same Every Month?
Sankashti Chaturthi occurs every lunar month, but its name changes from month to month. In 2027, the observances include Lambodara Sankashti, Dwijapriya Sankashti, Bhalachandra Sankashti, Vikata Sankashti, Ekadanta Sankashti, Krishnapingala Sankashti, Gajanana Sankashti, Heramba Sankashti, Vighnaraja Sankashti, Vakratunda Sankashti, Ganadhipa Sankashti and Akhuratha Sankashti.
The most important point for devotees is to identify the correct local fasting date and Moonrise time for their location.
Angarki Chaturthi in 2027
When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on Tuesday, it is traditionally known as Angarki Chaturthi. It is considered especially auspicious among devotees of Lord Ganesha.
In 2027, Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi falls on Tuesday, June 22. Therefore, June Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed as Angarki Chaturthi.
Devotees who follow this tradition may observe the vrat with additional devotion and prayers to Lord Ganesha.
Sankashti Chaturthi in Different Regions
Sankashti Chaturthi is particularly popular in Maharashtra and is also observed in other parts of India. Among Tamil-speaking devotees, it is also known as Sankatahara Chaturthi or Ganesh Sankatahara Chaturthi.
In North India, the Sankashti Chaturthi occurring during the Magha period is commonly associated with Sakat Chauth. The exact names and customs can differ according to regional calendars.
The date may also vary between calendar systems because Hindu lunar months can be calculated using different traditions, including Amanta and Purnimanta systems.
Sankashti Chaturthi and Ganesha Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi and Ganesha Chaturthi are related to Lord Ganesha but are different observances.
Sankashti Chaturthi occurs every lunar month during Krishna Paksha and is primarily associated with fasting and worship of Lord Ganesha.
Ganesha Chaturthi occurs during Shukla Paksha and is widely celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. It is one of the major Hindu festivals dedicated to Ganesha.
Note: Sankashti Chaturthi is location-sensitive because Moonrise does not occur at the same time everywhere. Even two cities within the same state can have different Moonrise timings.
For example, the timings listed above are for Pune, India. A devotee living in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata or another city should use the Panchang timings for that specific location.
This is particularly important when the Chaturthi Tithi and Moonrise occur close to midnight or when the Tithi changes during the day.
2027 Sankashti Chaturthi: Quick Summary
There will be 12 monthly Sankashti Chaturthi observances in the 2027 calendar year. The first will be Lambodara Sankashti on January 25 and the final one will be Akhuratha Sankashti on December 16.
The June observance is particularly notable because Krishnapingala Sankashti falls on Tuesday and is therefore observed as Angarki Chaturthi.
For accurate fasting and Moonrise timings, devotees should always check the Panchang for their location rather than relying on a single nationwide time.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first Sankashti Chaturthi of 2027 will be observed on January 25, Monday. It is known as Lambodara Sankashti.
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi observances in 2027, one during each lunar month.
Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi on June 22, 2027 falls on Tuesday. Therefore, it is observed as Angarki Chaturthi.
Traditionally, the Sankashti Chaturthi fast is completed after Moonrise following the evening worship of Lord Ganesha. The exact Moonrise time depends on the location.
The fasting date and Moonrise timing can vary according to location because Moonrise occurs at different times in different cities. It is therefore best to check a location-specific Hindu Panchang.
