Sankashti January 2018 | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat

Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious day to perform Ganesha Pujan. In January 2018, Sankashti Chaturthi date is 5 January, Friday.

Sankashti on 5 January 2017 falls on Friday and it is also celebrated as Sakat Chauth. Sakat Mata Poojan is observed on this day in North Indian states.

This Sankashti falls in Paush Month as per Amavasyant calendars followed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. And it falls in Magha Month as per Purnimant calendars of North India.

The moonrise time on 5 January 2018 is – 9.45 PM.

Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha, story

Importance & Spiritual Significance of Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat

Daily Panchangam – 5 January 2018, Sankashti Chaturthi

Suryodayam (Sunrise) 07:13 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 17:51
Chandrodayam (Moonrise)21:35 Chandrastama (Moonset)09:52

Today’s Panchangam
Paksha (Fortnight) Krishna Paksha
Tithi (Lunar Day) Chaturthi – 19:00
Nakshatra Magha – 26:16*
Yoga Priti – 13:38
Karana Balava – 19:00
Skipped Karana : Kaulava – 29:59*

Today’s Panchang
Purnimanta Month Maagha
Amavasyanta Month Paush
Shaka Samvatsara: Hevilambi
Vikram Samvat Varsha: Sadharana
Rahu Kalam: 11:12 – 12:32
Gulika Kalam: 08:33 – 09:52
Yama Gandam: 15:11 – 16:31

Today’s Rashi
Ravi Rashi (Sun Sign) Dhanu
Chandra Rashi (Moon Sign) Simha

Auspicious Time
Amrita Kalam 24:02* – 25:31*
Abhijit: 12:11 – 12:53

Time to Avoid
Varjyam Kalam 15:05 – 16:34
Durmuhurthams: 12:53 – 13:36