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News Topical, Digital Desk : According to the calendar, today, January 6th, is the third day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Magha. This date will end at 8:01 am. After this, the Chaturthi date will begin. The Sakat Chauth fast is observed on this date.
According to religious belief, observing this fast bestows blessings of long life upon children. It also brings happiness and peace in life. Moon sighting on this day holds special significance. Several yogas are also forming on Sakat Chauth. So, let's learn about today's Panchang (Aaj ka Panchang 6 January 2026).
Date: Krishna Tritiya
Month Purnima: Magha
Day: Tuesday
Samvat: 2082
Date: Krishna Tritiya – till 08:01 am
Date: Krishna Chaturthi – till 06:52 am on 7th January
Yoga: Preeti – till 08:21 pm
Karan: Vishti – till 08:01 am
Karan: Bava – till 07:21 pm
Karan: Balava – till 06:52 am on 7th January
Sunrise and Sunset Timings
Sunrise Time: 07:15 AM
Sunset Time: 05:39 PM
Moonrise Time: 08:54 PM
Moonset Time: 09:35 AM
Today's auspicious time
Abhijeet Muhurta: 12:06 PM to 12:48 PM
Amrit Kaal: 10:46 AM to 12:17 PM
Today's inauspicious time
Rahukaal: 03:03 PM to 04:21 PM
Gulikaal: 12:27 PM to 01:45 PM
Yamaganda: 09:51 AM to 11:09 AM
Today's Nakshatra
Today, the Moon will be in the Ashlesha Nakshatra.
Ashlesha Nakshatra: until 12:17 PM.
General Characteristics: Strong, cheerful, enthusiastic, cunning, diplomatic, selfish, secretive, intelligent, mystic, interested in the occult, possessing a sharp memory, capable of leadership, and fond of travel.
Nakshatra Lord: Mercury,
Zodiac Lord: Moon,
Deity: Cobra ,
Symbol: Snake
Significance of Sakat Chauth
Sakat Chauth is an important Hindu fast, observed especially by mothers for the happiness, prosperity, and longevity of their children. This fast is observed on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Magh. It is also known as Tilkuta Chauth or Sankashti Chaturthi.
The worship of Lord Ganesha and Mata Sakat holds special significance on this day. Women observing the fast observe the entire day and break the fast only after seeing the moon at night. Sesame seeds, jaggery, laddus, and modaks are offered as offerings during the puja. It is believed that observing the Sakat Chauth fast relieves child-related problems and brings peace and happiness to the home.
Sakat Chauth Puja Rituals
- On the day of Sakat Chauth, take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes, clean the house and purify the place of worship.
- Keep fast throughout the day and take a pledge in your mind for the happiness and prosperity of your children.
- In the evening, spread a red or yellow cloth on the platform. Place an idol or picture of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Sakat on it.
- Keep sesame seeds, jaggery, modak, laddu, flowers, durva, roli, rice and lamp in the worship of Lord Ganesha.
- First, light a lamp and meditate on Lord Ganesha. Then, apply a tilak (a paste) with roli and rice, and offer flowers and durva (sunflower). Offer an offering of sesame seeds and jaggery.
- After this, listen to or read the story of Sakat Chauth. When the moon rises at night, offer water, flowers, and rice grains to the Moon God.
- Break the fast and partake of the prasad only after seeing the moon. It is believed that performing Sakat Chauth puja with proper rituals alleviates child-related problems and brings peace and happiness to the family.
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