Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Tithi: Krishna Paksha Chaturthi
Month: Magha (per North Indian calendar) / Phalguna (per Amanta calendar)
Day: Tuesday
Occasion: Sankashti Chaturthi (Angaraki if Tuesday – highly auspicious)

🌕 Significance of Sankashti Chaturthi

Sankashti Chaturthi is a highly auspicious fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta).
When Sankashti falls on a Tuesday, it is called Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi, considered the most powerful among all Sankashti days.

Devotees believe that observing this fast brings:
✅ Relief from obstacles
✅ Success in pending work
✅ Peace, prosperity, and good health
✅ Blessings of Lord Ganesha and Planet Mars (Mangal)

🕯️ Puja Vidhi & Rituals

1. Fasting

• Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise.
• Only fruits, water, milk, and vrat-friendly foods are consumed.

2. Ganesh Puja

• Perform evening puja after sunset.
• Offer:
  • Durva grass
  • Modak / laddoo
  • Red flowers
  • Akshat (rice)
  • Incense and lamp

3. Story Reading (Vrat Katha)

• Recitation of Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha is mandatory.
• Chanting of “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” brings added benefits.

4. Moonrise

• Fast is broken only after darshan of the Moon.
• Offer Arghya (water) to Chandra Dev and then break the fast.

🌙 Moonrise Timing (India – Approx.)

• Moonrise: 9:20 PM – 9:40 PM (varies by city)
  👉 You may confirm exact time using local city panchang.

🌺 Spiritual Benefits

• Removes Sankat (problems) from life
• Strengthens Mars (Mangal) alignment
• Enhances determination, courage, and mental clarity
• Ensures family peace and harmony

🙏 Mantras for the Day

🟣 Ganesh Mool Mantra:
“Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”

🟣 Sankashti Ganesh Stotra Mantra:
“Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha…”

❓ FAQ – Sankashti Chaturthi (10 Feb 2026)

1. Is Sankashti Chaturthi on 10 February 2026 an Angaraki?

Yes. Since it falls on Tuesday, it becomes Angaraki Sankashti, the most auspicious form.

2. What food is allowed during Sankashti fast?

Fruits, milk, water, vrat items like sabudana, peanuts, potatoes, and kuttu/singhara atta items.

3. What time should the fast be broken?

Only after seeing the Moon and offering Arghya.

4. What are the benefits of Sankashti Chaturthi?

Removes obstacles, resolves health and family issues, and grants success and prosperity.

5. Which deity is worshipped?

Lord Ganesha and the Chandra Deva during moonrise.