Sun Oct 20 03:00:09 UTC 2024: **Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 Summary:**

– **Significance:** Sankashti Chaturthi is an important Hindu festival observed on the fourth day of the lunar month, both during the waning (Krishna Paksha) and waxing (Shukla Paksha) phases.

– **Rituals:** Devotees perform prayers to Lord Ganesha and observe a fast on this day. Worship of the moon is also essential for the completion of the fast.

– **Date of Celebration:** In 2024, Sankashti Chaturthi is being celebrated on October 20. The auspicious moment for the fast starts at 06:46 AM, with the fast concluding on October 21 at 04:16 AM.

– **Moonrise Timing:** The moonrise varies by location, with the following times specified for different cities:
– Mumbai: 08:35 PM
– Pune: 08:32 PM
– Nagpur: 08:03 PM
– Nashik: 08:28 PM
– Other city timings are also provided.

– **Importance of Moon Worship:** The fast is considered incomplete without the worship of the moon, and devotees should wait for moon sighting before breaking the fast.

*Note: This information is provided for public knowledge and not as a claim by ABP Majha.*

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