Sakat Chauth 2026: Date, Significance, Puja Vidhi & Blessings for Children

Sankashti Chaturthi or Sakat Chauth is a very auspicious Hindu festival that honours Bhagwan Ganesha. It is believed that worshipping the Lord on this day invites prosperity and divine blessings to our homes. The most important gift of observing fast and puja on this day include the protection of children from severe setbacks in life. In fact, when Lord Ganesha become pleased with our sincere devotion and faith, obstacles in front of us will be removed, stress and anxiety will disappear and our children will start experiencing significant intellectual and physical upliftment. In this article, we will explore the important date, timings, rituals, Puja Vidhi and the benefits of fasting on this sacred day.

Devotees must note that Sakat Chauth is a divine fasting day that honours Lord Ganesha. This day is also called Sankashti Chaturthi. We all know that Chaturthi arrives two times in a lunar month. But the one that falls in dark fortnight or Krishna Paksha is considered as Sankashti Chaturthi. The meaning of the term Sankasti is liberation from struggles.

Religious experts say that observing fasts and prayers with absolute faith on this day brings Lord Ganesha blessings. Bhagwan’s blessings will manifest in the form of peace, prosperity, intellectual growth and happiness of children and overall harmony and wellbeing at home. In fact, we should also take note that when Sakat Chauth is falling on a Tuesday, the sacredness is heightened even more and is called Angarki Chaturthi.

Sakat Chauth will be celebrated on Tuesday, 6 January, 2026. The vrat or fasting should be observed on Tuesday and should be concluded only after moonrise, which is expected around 8:53 pm.

9:51 am to 1:45 pm is the time period for Ganesha Puja

5:26 am to 6:21 am is the Brahma Muhurta on this sacred divas.

12:06 pm to 12:48 pm- Abhijit Muhurta

3:03 pm to 4:21 pm is the time of Rahu kaal on this day and all the fortunate activities such as starting a business venture, making important decisions or conducting rituals must be avoided.

Mothers in a family especially take part in fasting and prayers on this day. Traditionally, after waking up during Brahma Muhurta, mothers will begin their strict fast from sunrise onwards. It will go on till moonrise. The main focus of the prayers is the growth and wellbeing of children. Indeed, it is very important to break the fast after offering prayers and puja to Bhagwan Ganesha and Lord Chandra at night. It is recommended to consume light fasting food items like sabudana, fruits or potatoes.

In Northern regions of our country, this festival is commonly called Sakat Chauth. However, in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, it is celebrated in the name of Sankashti Chaturthi. The key is the fundamental observances of fasting and prayer, which is the same i.e., for the peace and prosperity of children and family members.

Devotees begin their day during Brahma Muhurta. If possible, we should take a holy bath is rivers such as Ganges, Yamuna or Saraswati. Then we should wear good clothes.

According to the timings mentioned above, start worshipping Bhagwan Ganesha with heartfelt devotion. Chanting of important mantras are highly recommended. Then, devotees usually read Sakat Chauth Vrat Katha which will have a purifying impact on their souls.

Offerings in the form of modaks or laddus that are created with sesame seeds will be dedicated to the Lord. These offerings are considered as essentials of this puja Vidhi. Spiritual leaders also tell us to chant Ganesha Chalisa.

By the end of the day, at night, Lord Chandra is worshipped. This activity must be carried out only after seeing the moon. Then the fast can be broken.

Start preparing for this great opportunity of receiving Lord Ganesha’s blessings. With Bhagwan’s grace our life will receive upliftment in every way. Most importantly, our children will gain a better future and overall physical and mental well-being.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What food is prepared during Sakat Chauth?
   During Sakat Chauth, the primary foods prepared are sesame and jaggery based sweets like Til ke Laddoo and Til Bugga.
2. What should you not do on Sakat Chauth?
   During Sakat Chauth avoid lying, sleeping after sunrise, eating non-vegetarian food and consumption of alcohol and other stimulants.
3. Which color to wear on sankashti chaturthi?
   Clothes with bright and auspicious colours like red, yellow and orange are highly recommended to be worn on Sankashti Chaturthi.