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Sakat Chauth 2026 Date: In Sanatan tradition, Sakat Chauth is considered an important fast and festival, which is especially celebrated to get rid of troubles and to get the blessings of Gods and Goddesses. On this day devotees worship Lord Ganesha and Sun God with special devotion and restraint. According to the scriptures and Puranas, fasting on Sakat Chauth is helpful in removing difficulties, financial, health or family crises in life. Also, this fast is considered very fruitful for achieving happiness, peace in the family, mental stability and happiness of children.

When is Sakat Chauth 2026?

According to the Panchang, Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will start from 8:01 am on 6 January 2026 and will end the next day on 07 January 2026 at 06:52 am. In such a situation, the holy festival of Sakat Chauth will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 only.

Sakat Chauth in scriptures

Sakat Chauth has a special place in Puranas and religious texts. It is mentioned in Bhagwat Purana and Brahmanda Purana that the meditation on this day is very effective in removing troubles. According to the scriptures, charity and service done along with fasting brings happiness to children, prosperity of home and mental peace. This fast is not just a religious ritual, but is considered a symbol of trouble-shooting meditation, self-purification and mental peace. Sakat Chauth celebrated with devotion and discipline ensures stability, prosperity and spiritual growth in a person's life. This festival also shows the way to make life balanced, restrained and meaningful.

Method and rules of fasting

• Sakat Chauth fast is considered a symbol of devotion and discipline and is helpful in solving problems, bringing happiness, peace and mental stability in life.
• Devotees wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes, and also make the environment pure by cleaning the place of worship. Fruits, sweets and other prasad are offered by lighting a lamp in front of the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha. Devotees seek the blessings of the Sun God by offering Arghya to him.
• The fasting person observes abstinence throughout the day, staying away from unnecessary food and luxuries. Virtue is earned by donating to parents, elderly people and the needy.
• By following strict discipline and rules the mind, body and soul are purified. As a result of this fast, a person gets spiritual benefits, mental stability and happiness and peace in the family.

Religious importance of Sakat Chauth

The importance of Sakat Chauth is especially related to solving problems and getting the blessings of Gods and Goddesses. It is mentioned in the scriptures and Puranas that the fast and worship done on this day protects from difficult times in life, financial problems, health related problems and family crises. Devotees especially worship Lord Ganesha and Sun God, because with their blessings there is happiness, peace, prosperity and mental stability in the house. The fast of Sakat Chauth is completely based on devotion and restraint. Many devotees observe Nirjala fast, while some eat light food. Puja on this day includes lighting lamps, offering fruits and sweets, and chanting special mantras. Also, by donating and serving the needy, virtue and positive energy remains for many years.

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