Sakat Chauth Puja Vidhi: How to do puja on the day of Sakat Chauth (Image Source: AI generated)
Religion Desk, New Delhi. According to the Vedic calendar, Sakat Chauth fast is being observed today i.e. 06 January (Sakat Chauth 2026). This day is considered auspicious to receive the blessings of Ganpati Bappa and Sakat Mata. Sakat Chauth is also known as Tilkut Chauth. Sesame laddus must be included in the offerings on this day. According to religious belief, by observing this fast the child is blessed with a long life. Along with this, happiness and prosperity also increases. In such a situation, let us know about the auspicious time and method of worship of Sakat Chauth.
Sakat Chauth 2026 Date and Shubh Muhurat
According to the Vedic calendar, Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will start on January 06 at 08:01 AM and on January 07 at 06:52 AM. In such a situation, Sakat Chauth fast is being observed today i.e. on 6th January (when is Sakat Chauth 2026).
Time of moon rise (Sakat Chauth 2026 Ka Moon Kab Niklega)
According to religious belief, by offering Arghya to the Moon God on this day, one gets the full results of the fast. Today moonrise (Sakat Chauth 2026 Moon Rise Time) will happen at 08:54 pm.
sunrise and sunset time
Sunrise time: 07:15 am Sunset time: 05:39 pm
Sakat Chauth Puja Vidhi
On the day of Sakat Chauth, after taking bath in the morning, worship Lord Ganesha and Sakat Mata. Offer sandalwood, kumkum, turmeric, Akshat and flowers etc. to Ganpati Bappa. Perform Aarti by lighting a lamp. Take a pledge to fast. Read the fast story. Offer sesame laddus and fruits etc. Pray to God for happiness and peace in the life of your child. After this, break the fast after seeing the moon at night.
Sakat Chauth Ke Bhog
Offering things made of sesame seeds to Lord Ganesha on the day of Sakat Chauth has special significance. In such a situation, offer things like sesame laddu, tilkut, gudhani and fruits etc.
1. ऊँ Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha.
O Lord, please make me free from obstacles in all my endeavors at all times.
2. ऊँ Ekadantaya Vihe Vakratundaya Dhimahi Tanno Danti Prachodayat ॥
3. 'Ganapoojyo Vakratunda Ekdanshtri Triyambaka.
The blue-necked Lambodara Vikata Vighrarajaka
The tenth is Vinayaka, the moon-colored, Bhalachandra.
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