Maha Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
महा अंगारकी संकष्टी चतुर्थी (एकदन्त)
The crown jewel of Sankashti fasts in 2026: A majestic ANGARKI CHATURTHI falling on a Tuesday in Vaishakha month. Observing this single fast frees devotees from intense debt, chronic illness, and Mars afflictions.
Exact Moon Sighting Time for Fast Breaking
* Note: If clouds obscure direct visibility, devotees should offer Arghya facing the eastern sky at the designated timing.
Ekadanta Maha Peetha
ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि तन्नो दन्तिः प्रचोदयात्॥
Oṁ ekadantāya vidmahe vakratuṇḍāya dhīmahi tanno dantiḥ pracodayāt ||
“We meditate upon the single-tusked Lord Ganesha with curved trunk. May that Lord with divine tusk illuminate and inspire our consciousness.”
Pauranic Vrat Katha & Sacred Origin
Sage Angaraka (son of Mother Earth and planet Mars) practiced severe penance dedicated to Lord Ganesha for thousands of years. On a Tuesday falling on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha appeared and granted him two boons: that Mars would become an auspicious celestial deity, and that any devotee observing Sankashti Chaturthi on Tuesday would have all their distress destroyed. Hence the fast was named Angarki Chaturthi.
Step-by-Step Puja & Moon Arghya Vidhi
- 1Observe strict fast from dawn until moonrise (approx. 10:18 PM in Delhi, 10:29 PM in Mumbai).
- 2Offer 21 blades of Durva grass and red flowers to Lord Ganesha.
- 3Prepare Ladoos or Modak made of pure cow ghee and wheat flour.
- 4Upon moonrise, prepare a silver or copper vessel filled with water, raw milk, Chandan, and akshata. Offer Arghya to the Moon reciting 'Somasundaraya Namah', then break the fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is May 5, 2026 Angarki Chaturthi so extraordinary?
Angarki Chaturthis occur only once or twice a year when Krishna Paksha Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday. Observing this fast nullifies debts, removes severe Manglik dosha, and fulfills long-standing prayers.
What is the Moonrise time for Angarki Chaturthi on May 5, 2026?
The moon rises at approximately 10:18 PM in Delhi, 10:29 PM in Mumbai, 10:09 PM in Bengaluru, and 09:34 PM in Kolkata on May 5, 2026.