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2026 panchangam calendar

Sankatahara Chaturthi dates 2026 (Chennai, Thirukanitha)

Next Sankatahara Chaturthi:31 Aug 2026(Monday)

Sankatahara Chaturthi occurs on Krishna Chaturthi (4th waning tithi) observed at moonrise, dedicated to Ganesha for clearing obstacles. Below are the 2026 dates.

Chennai · 13 days · Lahiri

2026 date table (IST)

Next: 31 Aug 2026 · 8 past · 5 remaining

  • Upcoming

    • 31 Aug 2026

      Next
      Monday
      Sankatahara Chaturthi
      Tithi start31 Aug 2026, 08:51
      Tithi end01 Sept 2026, 07:42
      Anchor Time31 Aug 2026, 20:28

    • 29 Sept 2026

      Tuesday
      Sankatahara Chaturthi
      Tithi start29 Sept 2026, 17:10
      Tithi end30 Sept 2026, 14:55
      Anchor Time29 Sept 2026, 19:56

    • 29 Oct 2026

      Thursday
      Sankatahara Chaturthi
      Tithi start29 Oct 2026, 01:07
      Tithi end29 Oct 2026, 22:10
      Anchor Time29 Oct 2026, 20:40

    • 27 Nov 2026

      Friday
      Sankatahara Chaturthi
      Tithi start27 Nov 2026, 09:49
      Tithi end28 Nov 2026, 06:40
      Anchor Time27 Nov 2026, 20:37

    • 26 Dec 2026

      Saturday
      Sankatahara Chaturthi
      Tithi start26 Dec 2026, 20:05
      Tithi end27 Dec 2026, 17:13
      Anchor Time26 Dec 2026, 20:27
  • Past (8)

    • 06 Jan 2026

      Tuesday
      Sankatahara Chaturthi
      Tithi start06 Jan 2026, 08:02
      Tithi end07 Jan 2026, 06:53
      Anchor Time06 Jan 2026, 21:00

    • 05 Feb 2026

      Thursday
      Sankatahara Chaturthi
      Tithi start05 Feb 2026, 00:10
      Tithi end06 Feb 2026, 00:22
      Anchor Time05 Feb 2026, 21:18

    • 06 Mar 2026

      Friday
      Sankatahara Chaturthi
      Tithi start06 Mar 2026, 17:53
      Tithi end07 Mar 2026, 19:17
      Anchor Time06 Mar 2026, 20:45

    • 05 Apr 2026

      Sunday
      Sankatahara Chaturthi
      Tithi start05 Apr 2026, 12:00
      Tithi end06 Apr 2026, 14:11
      Anchor Time05 Apr 2026, 21:08

    • 05 May 2026

      Tuesday
      Sankatahara Chaturthi
      Tithi start05 May 2026, 05:24
      Tithi end06 May 2026, 07:51
      Anchor Time05 May 2026, 21:37

    • 04 Jun 2026

      Thursday
      Sankatahara Chaturthi
      Tithi start03 Jun 2026, 21:21
      Tithi end04 Jun 2026, 23:30
      Anchor Time04 Jun 2026, 21:56

    • 03 Jul 2026

      Friday
      Sankatahara Chaturthi
      Tithi start03 Jul 2026, 11:20
      Tithi end04 Jul 2026, 12:40
      Anchor Time03 Jul 2026, 21:17

    • 02 Aug 2026

      Sunday
      Sankatahara Chaturthi
      Tithi start01 Aug 2026, 23:07
      Tithi end02 Aug 2026, 23:15
      Anchor Time02 Aug 2026, 21:10

Importance of Sankatahara Chaturthi

Observing Sankatahara Chaturthi with Aruvam grass offerings to Ganesha is traditionally believed to remove obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

Why is moonrise timing important?

Sankatahara Chaturthi viratham culminates in the evening after sighting the moon and offering prayers.

When is Maha Sankatahara Chaturthi?

Krishna Chaturthi in the Tamil month of Avani is observed as Maha Sankatahara Chaturthi.

Is this only for Chennai?

Yes. Moonrise timing varies depending on geographical location.

Dates computed with Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa, moonrise-anchored for Chennai; validated against Drik Panchang as ground truth. Methodology · Vakya vs Thirukanitha

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