Sankashti Chaturthi Dates 2026 in Chennai
Find monthly Sankashti vrat dates with accurate moonrise and Krishna Chaturthi timing for Chennai (Asia/Kolkata).
Next listed Sankashti in 2026: January 6, 2026, Tuesday. Dates below follow the tithi-at-moonrise rule used in traditional observance.
| Date | Sankashti | Moonrise | Tithi | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026, Tuesday | Lambodara Sankashti ANGARAKI | 09:03 PM | Magha, Krishna Chaturthi | 08:01 AM, Jan 06 | 06:52 AM, Jan 07 |
| February 5, 2026, Thursday | Dwijapriya Sankashti | 09:22 PM | Phalguna, Krishna Chaturthi | 12:09 AM, Feb 05 | 12:22 AM, Feb 06 |
| March 6, 2026, Friday | Bhalachandra Sankashti | 08:48 PM | Chaitra, Krishna Chaturthi | 05:53 PM, Mar 06 | 07:17 PM, Mar 07 |
| April 5, 2026, Sunday | Vikata Sankashti | 09:11 PM | Vaishakha, Krishna Chaturthi | 11:59 AM, Apr 05 | 02:10 PM, Apr 06 |
| May 5, 2026, Tuesday | Ekadanta Sankashti ANGARAKI | 09:41 PM | Jyeshtha, Krishna Chaturthi | 05:24 AM, May 05 | 07:51 AM, May 06 |
| June 4, 2026, Thursday | Vibhuvana Sankashti | 09:59 PM | Jyeshtha, Krishna Chaturthi | 09:21 PM, Jun 03 | 11:30 PM, Jun 04 |
| July 3, 2026, Friday | Krishnapingala Sankashti | 09:20 PM | Ashadha, Krishna Chaturthi | 11:20 AM, Jul 03 | 12:39 PM, Jul 04 |
| August 2, 2026, Sunday | Gajanana Sankashti | 09:13 PM | Shravana, Krishna Chaturthi | 11:07 PM, Aug 01 | 11:15 PM, Aug 02 |
| August 31, 2026, Monday | Heramba Sankashti | 08:32 PM | Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturthi | 08:50 AM, Aug 31 | 07:41 AM, Sep 01 |
| September 29, 2026, Tuesday | Vighnaraja Sankashti ANGARAKI | 07:59 PM | Ashwina, Krishna Chaturthi | 05:09 PM, Sep 29 | 02:55 PM, Sep 30 |
| October 29, 2026, Thursday | Vakratunda Sankashti | 08:44 PM | Kartika, Krishna Chaturthi | 01:06 AM, Oct 29 | 10:09 PM, Oct 29 |
| November 27, 2026, Friday | Ganadhipa Sankashti | 08:40 PM | Margashirsha, Krishna Chaturthi | 09:48 AM, Nov 27 | 06:39 AM, Nov 28 |
| December 26, 2026, Saturday | Akhuratha Sankashti | 08:30 PM | Pausha, Krishna Chaturthi | 08:04 PM, Dec 26 | 05:12 PM, Dec 27 |
Gochar verified these 2026 Sankashti rows using location-based Panchang validation for this city.
Quick guide for Chennai
Sankashti is selected using the tithi-at-moonrise rule. Because moonrise changes by location, dates can differ across cities. For practical vrat planning, prioritize the moonrise column first, then confirm tithi begins/ends.
FAQ
How many Angaraki Sankashti days are there in Chennai in 2026?
3 entries in this city calendar are marked as Angaraki (Tuesday Sankashti).
Why can two calendars show different Sankashti dates?
If location settings differ, moonrise overlap with Chaturthi can shift the selected vrat date.
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