Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Check Moonrise time of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh

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. 

What is Sankashti Chaturthi?

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 traditionally considered highly auspicious for Ganesha worship. 

Devotees fast all day and perform special puja and prayers to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and provider of wisdom and prosperity. The fast is only broken after moon darshan, the sighting of the moon at the correct time.

Moonrise Timings Today: City-Wise

Delhi Moonrise Time Today (Aaj Chand Kab Niklega)

In Delhi, the moon is expected to rise at around 8:54 PM on January 6, 2026. Devotees plan their evening puja, arghya (water offering), and breaking of the fast based on this time. 

Mumbai Moonrise Time Today (Sankashti Chaturthi)

In Mumbai, the moon is likely to rise at 9:23 PM tonight. Families observing the fast will wait until this time for moon sighting before completing their Sankashti rituals. 

Kolkata Moonrise Time Today (Sankashti Moon time)

In Kolkata, the moon is expected to rise earlier, around 8:15 PM. This slightly earlier rise helps devotees perform their evening prayers on time. 

Chennai Moonrise Time Today (Aaj Chand Kab Niklega)

For Chennai, the moonrise will occur at approximately 8:59 PM. Devotees here can schedule their puja and break their fast after this moonrise time. 

Bengaluru Moonrise Time Today (Sankashti Chaturthi)

The moon is predicted to rise in Bengaluru at around 9:10 PM, marking the auspicious moment to conclude the Sankashti Chaturthi fast. 

Hyderabad Moonrise Time Today (Sankashti Moon time)

In Hyderabad, devotees can expect the moon to rise at 9:02 PM tonight. This marks the moment for offering arghya and finishing the day’s fast. 

Jaipur Moonrise Time Today (Aaj Chand Kab Niklega)

The moonrise in Jaipur is expected at around 9:03 PM, allowing families here to align their evening prayers and rituals accordingly. 

Ahmedabad Moonrise Time Today (Sankashti Chaturthi)

In Ahmedabad, moonrise will be at approximately 9:20 PM, providing the cue for local devotees to break their day-long fast with devotion and chants. 

Pune Moonrise Time Today (Sankashti Moon time)

In Pune, the moon is set to rise around 9:20 PM. This timing helps devotees plan the last and most sacred ritual of the day. 

Chandigarh Moonrise Time Today (Aaj Chand Kab Niklega)

For Chandigarh, the moonrise is also expected at about 8:54 PM, matching the timings in nearby northern regions and guiding evening worship.

What to Do If You Can’t See the Moon?

Sometimes, clouds or weather may hide the moon. In such cases, tradition suggests waiting until the moon becomes visible or offering arghya when it is believed to have risen. This flexibility ensures the spiritual purpose of the fast is fulfilled even if the weather interferes.

Sankashti Chaturthi: Significance & Beliefs

Sankashti Chaturthi is believed to help remove sankat (obstacles and difficulties) from a devotee’s life. By observing the fast with devotion and sincerity, many seek blessings for good health, success, knowledge, and emotional strength. 

For many, especially mothers, it is also a day to pray for the well-being and safety of their children, often observed as a nirjal vrat — a fast without water — with deep personal devotion.