Krishna Chaturthi, every month
Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Moon time in Shimla
Moonrise in Shimla
8:06 PM
Friday, 27 November 2026
Upcoming festivals – Shimla
| Date | Notes | Moonrise |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 27 November 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8:06 PM |
| Saturday, 26 December 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8:09 PM |
| Monday, 25 January 2027 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9:12 PM |
| Tuesday, 23 February 2027 | Sankashti Chaturthi · Angaraki | 8:59 PM |
| Thursday, 25 March 2027 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9:50 PM |
| Saturday, 24 April 2027 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 10:34 PM |
| Sunday, 23 May 2027 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 10:06 PM |
| Tuesday, 22 June 2027 | Sankashti Chaturthi · Angaraki | 9:57 PM |
| Thursday, 22 July 2027 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9:24 PM |
| Friday, 20 August 2027 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8:21 PM |
| Sunday, 19 September 2027 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 7:58 PM |
| Monday, 18 October 2027 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 7:23 PM |
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About this festival
Sankashti Chaturthi is a monthly fast for Lord Ganesha, kept on the fourth day after the full moon. Devotees fast through the day and end it after seeing the moon, so moonrise time decides when the fast ends. When it falls on a Tuesday it is called Angaraki Chaturthi and is considered especially auspicious.
How it is observed
- Fast from sunrise, with fruit or a simple meal if your tradition allows.
- Evening Ganesh puja with durva grass and modak or laddoo.
- Offer arghya to the moon after moonrise, then break the fast.
Calculated for Shimla, Himachal Pradesh (31.10°N, 77.17°E) with a flat horizon. Behind buildings or hills the moon can appear a few minutes later.
Questions people ask
When is the next Sankashti Chaturthi?
See the date at the top of this page. The full list for the year is below.
What is Angaraki Chaturthi?
A Sankashti Chaturthi that falls on a Tuesday (Mangalvar). It comes a few times a year.