Chaitanyapuri Vinayaka 2015
Here is the list of Sankashti 2016 dates (Sankashti Chaturthi 2016 dates)..
In 2016, the first Sankashti is Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi (27 January). Lambodara Maha Ganapathi is worshipped on this day.
27th January 2016 falls in Poush Month as per Amavasyant Panchang (Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars) and Magha Month as per Purnimant Panchang (North Indian Hindi calendars).
The last Sankashti in 2016 is Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi (17 December). On this day, Akhuratha Maha Ganapathi is worshipped.
17 December 2016 falls in Margashirsha Month as per Amavasyant Panchang and Poush Month in North Indian Hindi calendars.
It is to note that there is no Angarika Chaturthi in 2016.
Sankashti 2016 dates
27 January 2016 – Sankashti Chaturthi (Wednesday)
26 February 2016 – Sankashtahara Chaturthi (Friday)
27 March 2016 – Sankashti Chaturthi (Sunday)
25 April 2016 – Sankashti Chaturthi (Monday)
25 May 2016 – Sankat Chauth (Wednesday)
23 June 2016 – Sankashti Chavithi (Thursday)
23 July 2016 – Sankatahara Chaturthi (Saturday)
21 August 2016 – Ganesh Sankat Chauth (Sunday)
19 September 2016 – Monthly Ganesh Chaturthi (Monday)
19 October 2016 – Sankashti Chaturthi (Wednesday)
17 November 2016 – Sankashti Chaturthi (Thursday)
17 December 2016 – Sankashti Chaturthi (Saturday)
Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha
The legend or story or Vrat Katha of Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi is associated with King Shursen, Lord Indra and sage Brushundi. Read Sankashti Chaturthi Story here..
Significance of Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
The significance, spiritual importance and the greatness of Sankatahara Chaturthi is mentioned in the Bhavishya Purana and the Narasimha Purana. Sankashti Chaturthi mahatmya was narrated by Lord Krishna to Yudhistira. Learn more about Significance of Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat…
Angarika Chaturthi Vrat Katha
Angarak was the son of Mother Earth and Bharadwaja Rishi. Sage Bharadwaj was a great Vedic intellectual and a great devotee of Lord Ganesha. Read full story of Angarika Chaturthi Vrat..
Angarika Chaturthi Vrat Vidhi
Angarika Chaturthi fast is a highly meritorious vrata dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees keep fasting on this day. They start fast from the sunrise. In the evening after seeing the moon, devotees worship lord Ganesha and break the fast. Check out Vrat Vidhi of Angarika Chaturthi..
Significance of Angarika Chaturthi Vrat
The Chaturthi, which falls on Tuesday, is called Angaraki. Angaraki means the planet Mangal (Mars) or the earth (bhumi). Ganapati is the presiding deity of Mangal just as He is of the earth. Ganapati and Mangal both have the same complexion. Learn more about Angarika Chaturthi Mahatmya..