Sankashti Chaturthi Today, 26 May 2024: Chandrodaya Time for Mumbai, Maharashtra cities
Posted on May 26, 2024
Fasting on Sankashti Chaturthi is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to devotees. It is said that observing this fast with devotion helps in overcoming obstacles and brings the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi in May of 2024 falls on May 26, Sunday.
The fast is broken after sighting the moon. An elaborate pooja (ritual worship) is performed in the evening, with offerings of durva grass, modaks (sweet dumplings), and other sweets that are dear to Lord Ganesha. Lamps are lit, and incense sticks are burned to purify the atmosphere.
Chandrodaya (Moonrise) time of Maharashtra cities for breaking fast:
Mumbai: 10:05 PM
Pune: 09:59 PM
Nagpur: 09:44 PM
Thane: 10:05 PM
Nashik: 10:03 PM
Kalyan: 10:04 PM
Aurangabad: 09:56 PM
Solapur: 09:49 PM
Kolhapur: 09:53 PM
Ulhasnagar: 10:04 PM
Malegaon: 10:02 PM