Overview
- Media guides confirm the observance falls on Thursday, February 5, 2026, as the Chaturthi moonrise occurs tonight per the Panchang rule.
- Times Now lists moonrise at 9:35 pm for the puja break of fast, while outlets note timings are based on their almanacs.
- Sankashti Chaturthi shubh muhurat windows published today include 11:17 am–12:40 pm, 12:18 pm–1:02 pm (Abhijit), 12:40 pm–2:03 pm, 2:03 pm–3:26 pm, and 6:12 pm–7:49 pm.
- Recommended recitations include the Ganesh Mool Mantra (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah), Vakratunda Mahakaya, the Ganesh Gayatri, the Sankat Nashan Ganesh Stotra, and Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah.
- Puja guidance emphasizes taking a vow, installing an idol or image, offering durva and other items, performing aarti, and presenting arghya to the moon, which devotees believe helps remove obstacles and bring prosperity.