About Sakat Chauth
Last updated:
Krishna Paksha Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and devotees observe Sankashti Chaturthi fasting on each Krishna Paksha Chaturthi. However Krishna Paksha Chaturthi during month of Magh is also observed as Sakat Chauth and it is observed mainly in North Indian states. Sakat Chauth is dedicated to Goddess Sakat and women observe fasting on the very same day for wellbeing of their sons. The legend of Sakat Chauth describes compassionate nature of Goddess Sakat. There is Sakat village in Rajasthan and it has temple dedicated to Goddess Sankat. The deity is famous as Sankat Chauth Mata. This temple is about 60 K.M. from Alwar and 150 K.M. from Jaipur, the state capital of Rajasthan. One can visit Sakat Mata Temple to get more information on Sakat Goddess. On Sakat Chauth Lord Ganesha is also worshipped. Worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day brings happiness and prosperity. In Maharashtra and other regions, the festival of Sakat Chauth is celebrated by Ganesha devotees as Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi. On this day, devotees observe a oneday fast to get relief from troubles, which is broken after Chandra Darshana.
Deities & divine forms
Sakat Chauth is also known as Sankat Chauth, TilKuta Chauth, VakraTundi Chaturthi and Maghi Chauth. Stories related to Sakat Chauth are described. The first story is about a potter and an old woman's son, where the potter tries to offer the boy as a sacrifice. The second story is about two sistersinlaw and Lord Ganesha. The latter story is more commonly known and popular. Lord Ganesha is one of the most popular deities in Hindu Dharma. He is revered as Pratham Pujya i.e. He is worshipped first among all the deities. He is worshipped to remove all kinds of obstacles.
How to celebrate Sakat Chauth 2026
There is Sakat village in Rajasthan and it has temple dedicated to Goddess Sankat. The deity is famous as Sankat Chauth Mata. This temple is about 60 K.M. from Alwar and 150 K.M. from Jaipur, the state capital of Rajasthan. One can visit Sakat Mata Temple to get more information on Sakat Goddess. On Sakat Chauth Lord Ganesha is also worshipped. Worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day brings happiness and prosperity. In Maharashtra and other regions, the festival of Sakat Chauth is celebrated by Ganesha devotees as Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi. On this day, devotees observe a oneday fast to get relief from troubles, which is broken after Chandra Darshana. Sakat Chauth is also known as Sankat Chauth, TilKuta Chauth, VakraTundi Chaturthi and Maghi Chauth.
Sakat Chauth 2026 — FAQs
Sakat Chauth and for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-01-06.
Krishna Paksha Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and devotees observe Sankashti Chaturthi fasting on each Krishna Paksha Chaturthi. However Krishna Paksha Chaturthi during month of Magh is also observed as Sakat Chauth and it is observed mainly in North Indian states. Sakat Chauth is dedicated to Goddess Sakat and women observe fasting on the very same day for wellbeing of their sons. The legend of Sakat Chauth describes compassionate nature of Goddess Sakat.
