About Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi
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In Hindu Panchang, each lunar month in Hindu calendar has two Chaturthi Tithi(s). The one after Purnima or full moon during Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi and the one after Amavasya or new moon during Shukla Paksha is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi. According to Amanta Hindu Panchang, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Magha month (Purnimanta Phalguna month) is known as Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi. Sankashti means getting rid of trouble. On this day, Dwijapriya Ganesha form of Lord Ganapati is worshipped. On Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi, devotees of Parvati Nandan Ganesha Ji observe a difficult fast to receive His blessings. Chandrodayavyapini Chaturthi Tithi is considered for observing this fast. According to religious beliefs, on the divine occasion of Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi, worshipping Lord Shri Ganesha, the destroyer of obstacles, removes all kinds of obstacles in life.
Deities & divine forms
On the day of Sankashti Chaturthi, devotees of Lord Ganesha observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise. In this fast, worshippers of Lord Ganesha consume only fruits and roots or plants growing inside the ground. Therefore, Sabudana Khichdi, potatoes and peanuts etc. are considered suitable food in this fast. Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi fast is broken only after Chandra Darshan. According to the Hindu calendar, in the northern Indian regions, Sankashti Chaturthi of Magha month is celebrated with great joy as Sakat Chauth. Apart from this, devotees of Lord Ganesha celebrate Vinayaka Chaturthi in the month of Bhadrapada with great pomp as the birth festival of Lord Ganesha, this birth festival is known as Ganesha Chaturthi. At the of Satya Yuga, there was a king named Yuvanashva. In his court, there was a Brahmin named Vishnu Sharma, who was an expert in all the scriptures. Vishnu Sharma had seven sons and seven daughtersinlaw. With the passage of , Vishnu Sharma grew old, and his age deteriorated. Due to his age, his six daughtersinlaw rejected him one by one, but the seventh or the youngest daughterinlaw started serving her fatherinlaw with full devotion.
How to celebrate Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2026
First of all, take a bath in the morning and clean yourself.After that, while meditating on Lord Ganesha, take a Sankalpa, i.e. pledge to observe the fast and pray for the success of the fast.Try to remain silent as much as possible during the fast and follow the religious conduct.In the evening, take a bath again and wear red clothes.After that, worship Lord Ganesha with full rituals and offer Him Dhupa, Dipa and according to the season, fragrance, flowers, fruits etc. or as far as possible, do Shodashopachara Ganesha Puja.After the moon rises, worship the Lord Chandra and offer Him Arghya, Naivedya, etc.After the worship is over, break the fast and take food.
Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 — FAQs
Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-02-05.
In Hindu Panchang, each lunar month in Hindu calendar has two Chaturthi Tithi(s). The one after Purnima or full moon during Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi and the one after Amavasya or new moon during Shukla Paksha is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi.
