Sankashti — observances and vrat guides

Sankashti and Sankatahara observances focus on Ganesha on Krishna Chaturthi, with moonrise playing an important role in the fast's conclusion. Angarki identifies a Tuesday association and is not a separate lunar phase. The moonrise condition can shift the relevant local civil date, making city-specific guidance important. Regional names and traditions explain why similarly timed entries are not always interchangeable. This collection brings the named observances together while retaining their deity, tradition and individual calendar guidance. Food and health decisions should be made for the particular fast rather than inferred from a general Ganesha festival.

The catalog currently includes 14 distinct entries in this collection. Examples are Sankashti Chaturthi; Sankashti Chaturthi (Ramanandi); Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi. Their recorded devotional focus includes Lord Ganesha. Follow the individual links below for the full description, calendar dates, mantra and allowed or avoided foods; each link leads to a dedicated observance page rather than a search result.

Calendar dates are references, not a substitute for the observance rules of your chosen city and community. Lunar days can cross civil-date boundaries, and regional practice can change which day is kept. Meal suggestions are optional ideas for an allowed meal, not instructions to eat during a complete fast. Children, pregnant people and anyone with a medical condition should seek appropriate advice before fasting. Compare the linked guides with your family or temple's practice and choose a discipline suited to your health.