India, Jan. 6 -- Hindus across India prepare for Sankashti Chaturthi on January 6, 2026, a sacred day dedicated to Lord Ganesha that blends faith with celestial timing. On this day, devotees fast from sunrise until the moonrise, which marks the moment to break the fast with prayers and offerings.

Sankashti Chaturthi is especially meaningful this year, as the moonrise timing falls neatly in the evening, helping devotees plan their rituals and evening puja precisely.

Sankashti Chaturthi, also called Sakat Chauth, Lambodara Sankashti, or Tilkut Chauth, is observed on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha each month of the Hindu lunar calendar. This January edition is known as Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi because it falls on a Tuesday, a day ...