In Hindu tradition, Chaturthi tithi is dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha. Devotees honor him with great devotion on this day, offering sincere prayers and observing a strict fast from dawn to dusk. Chaturthi is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. Lord Ganesha, known as the first worshipped deity, is invoked before any auspicious event. There are 24 Chaturthi observances in a year, occurring twice each month during Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. Sankashti Chaturthi, which falls during Krishna Paksha, has its own unique name and significance for each occurrence. This time, Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Adhik Jyeshtha Maas.
Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Date and Time
Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on June 4, 2026. The Chaturthi Tithi begins on June 3, 2026, at 09:21 PM and ends on June 4, 2026, at 11:30 PM. The moonrise on Sankashti day is expected between 10:04 PM and 10:43 PM.
Significance of Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi is one of the most significant days in the Hindu religion, holding great religious and spiritual importance. On this day, devotees offer heartfelt prayers to Lord Ganesha, chanting mantras and performing various spiritual activities to seek his blessings. According to the Shiva Purana, observing Sankashti Chaturthi with dedication brings serenity, prosperity, and spiritual advancement, and helps devotees overcome all life's difficulties. It is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha on Chaturthi tithi grants wisdom (jnana) and intellect (buddhi).
Puja Vidhi for Sankashti Chaturthi 2026
- Wake up early and take a cleansing bath before sunrise. Wear clean, nice clothes.
- Set up an altar covered with a new red or yellow cloth. Place an idol or picture of Lord Ganesha facing north or east. Decorate with fresh mango leaves and marigold flowers.
- Sit facing east, fill your right palm with water, and make a sankalp (a vow) to observe the Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi vrat with full devotion throughout the day.
- Light a diya with desi ghee and incense sticks. Invoke the deity by chanting "Om Gan Ganapataye Namah" 108 times.
- Offer durva grass, red flowers, modaks, ladoos, and fruits.
- Recite the Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi vrat katha.
- Maintain a strict fast throughout the day, consuming only fruits and dairy products.
- On Sankashti Chaturthi, peanuts, potatoes, and sabudana khichdi are recommended for the fast. Some devotees observe a full Nirjala (waterless) fast.
- After worshipping the moon and offering arghya (water), break the fast at night.
Mantras to Chant During the Fast
- Om Gan Gapataye Namah
- Om Vakratunda Mahakaye Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kurumayedev Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada
- Gajananam Bhoot Ganadhisevitam Kapitajambhu Phalacharu Bhakshinam, Umasutam Shok Vinaashkarakam Namami Vighneshwaram Pada Pankhajam
- Varnanamartha Sanghanam Rasanam Chhandasamapi Mangalanam, Ch Kartarau Vande Vaani Vinayakau
Chandra Mantra
- Om Som Somaya Namah
- Om Sram Sreem Srom Saha Chandramase Namah
