Krishna Pingala Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Today is Krishna Pingala Sankashti Chaturthi, know the worship method and auspicious time.

New Delhi: Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi, celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of the month of Ashadha, is considered very auspicious for the special worship of Lord Ganesha. This time this fast is being observed on 3rd July 2026, Friday. It is believed that worshiping Lord Ganesha with devotion and rituals on this day removes obstacles in life and brings blessings of happiness and prosperity. Sankashti Chaturthi fast is concluded only after offering Arghya to the moon at night, hence the time of moonrise has special significance in this fast.

Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Date and auspicious time

Chaturthi Tithi Start: July 3, 11:20 am
Chaturthi date ends: 4th July, 12:40 pm
Moonrise time: July 3, 9:53 pm
The fast will be broken only after seeing the moon at night and offering Arghya to it.

Special auspicious yoga is being formed this time

This year, there is also a coincidence of Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga on Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi. According to astrological beliefs, the results of worship, chanting and donations done in this auspicious yoga increase manifold. Panchak is also starting from this day, which further increases the religious importance of this date.

Importance of Krishnapingal form of Lord Ganesha

Different forms of Lord Ganesha are worshiped on Sankashti Chaturthi that comes every month. The ritual of worshiping his Krishnapingal form on Sankashti Chaturthi in the month of Ashadha has been described. According to religious belief, worshiping this form removes the difficulties in the life of the devotees and Lord Ganesha bestows his special blessings.

what is recognition

It is believed that by observing fast on this day and worshiping Lord Ganesha with full devotion, even the biggest problems of life can be overcome. There is a belief that positive changes will take place even in tasks that have been stalled for a long time or are facing continuous obstacles. The fast of Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi is considered important not only for removing obstacles but also for increasing mental strength and wisdom.

There is a religious belief that by the grace of Lord Ganesha, a person’s thinking becomes clear and his ability to take right decisions is strengthened. Many married women observe fast on this day to wish for the well-being, prosperity of their family and long life of their husband. Apart from this, special worship of Lord Ganesha is also done to maintain peace and prosperity in the house.

Worship Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi like this

In the morning, after Brahma Muhurta or sunrise, take bath, wear clean clothes and pledge to fast with water in hand. After this, clean the worship place and install the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha. During the worship, offer vermilion, Akshat, red flowers and Durva to Lord Ganesha. Durva is considered very dear to Lord Ganesha. After this, offer them modak, laddu or jaggery-gram.

then with reverence "Om Gan Ganpate Namah" Chant the mantra at least 108 times and listen or recite the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha. After fasting throughout the day, when the moon rises at night, mix water, milk and sandalwood and offer Arghya to Chandradev. After this, break the fast by praying to Lord Ganesha. According to religious belief, by observing this fast properly, one gets the blessings of Lord Ganesha and paves the way for happiness, peace and prosperity in life.