# Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Fast Completes Only After Moonrise, Here's the Full Puja Timeline > Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi falls on July 3, 2026, and since the fast is considered incomplete without sighting the moon, devotees need to keep track of the exact moonrise time of 9:53 pm that evening. **Type:** article · **Category:** Festivals · **Published:** 2026-07-02 · **Source:** TrendKia **Canonical:** https://trendkia.com/en/festivals/chndrodaya-ke-bada-hi-pura-hoga-vrata-janen-krishnapingal-sankashti-chaturthi-puja-ka-pura-shedyula-4117 · **Language:** English **Tags:** Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi 2026, Ganesh puja vidhi, moonrise time, Ashadha month vrat, puja muhurat Every Hindu month brings two Chaturthi dates, one in the waning fortnight and one in the waxing fortnight, and both are dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of the Ashadha month is observed as Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi, and in 2026 this fast falls on July 3. It is believed that worshipping Ganesha with full rituals and offering arghya to the moon on this day removes every obstacle in life and helps every task reach completion without hindrance. ## When the Chaturthi Tithi Begins and Ends According to the Panchang, the Chaturthi tithi of Ashadha Krishna Paksha begins at 11:20 am on July 3, 2026, and ends at 12:39 pm on July 4, 2026. Along with Lord Ganesha, the moon holds special significance in this Sankashti fast, and the evening ritual is considered incomplete without sighting the moon. Since moonrise on July 3 falls while the Chaturthi tithi is still active in the evening, while on July 4 the tithi lasts only till afternoon, the fast that requires moon sighting will be observed on July 3. - Moonrise on July 3 will take place at 9:53 pm. - On the day of Sankashti Chaturthi, Bhadra will last from 5:28 am to 11:20 am, but since this is Patal Lok's Bhadra, worship can still be performed during this period without any issue. ## Morning Puja Vidhi - Wake up during Brahma Muhurat on the day of Chaturthi, take a bath, and wear clean yellow or red clothes. - Clean the puja room and take a vow for the fast while holding water in your hand. - Spread a red cloth on a wooden platform and face north or east while worshipping. - Place an idol or picture of Lord Ganesha on the platform. - Light incense and a lamp, and apply a sindoor tilak to Bappa. - Offer 21 durva grass blades to Ganesha along with modak or laddoo as bhog. - Keep chanting the mantra 'Om Gan Ganpataye Namah' during the puja. ## Evening Sandhya Puja - Take a bath again in the evening, or wash your hands and feet to purify yourself if that isn't possible. - Repeat the same puja process followed in the morning. - Read or listen to the katha of the Sankashti Chaturthi vrat. - Perform the aarti of Lord Ganesha. - Once the moon rises, offer arghya to it using a silver or copper vessel filled with water, milk, sandalwood and unbroken rice. - Fold your hands and pray for the well-being and prosperity of your family. - Finally, break the fast while remembering Lord Ganesha. ## Why This Chaturthi Holds Special Importance As per religious belief, those who observe the Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi fast with complete rituals gain success in their work and prosperity in their household. Since this monthly Sankashti Chaturthi tradition places special emphasis on worshipping the moon along with Ganesha and offering arghya, the fast is considered incomplete without sighting the moon in the evening. ## What this means for you - **For those observing the fast:** Since the tithi spans two days, remember the fast is to be kept on July 3 and not July 4. - **For puja timing:** Keep track of the exact moonrise time of 9:53 pm to complete the evening puja and arghya, since the fast is considered complete only after that. ## Questions & Answers ### 1. When is Krishnapingal Sankashti Chaturthi in 2026? The fast will be observed on July 3, 2026. ### 2. When does the Chaturthi tithi start and end? The tithi begins at 11:20 am on July 3 and ends at 12:39 pm on July 4. ### 3. What time will moonrise happen on July 3? Moonrise on July 3 will take place at 9:53 pm. ### 4. Why is the fast observed on July 3 and not July 4? Because moon sighting is required in the evening, and moonrise on July 3 falls while the tithi is still active, whereas on July 4 the tithi lasts only till afternoon. ### 5. When is Bhadra on the day of Sankashti Chaturthi, and can puja be performed during it? Bhadra lasts from 5:28 am to 11:20 am, but since it is Patal Lok's Bhadra, worship can still be performed during that time. ### 6. What bhog should be offered to Lord Ganesha during the puja? 21 durva grass blades should be offered along with modak or laddoo as bhog. ### 7. How is arghya offered to the moon? Arghya is offered to the moon using a silver or copper vessel filled with water, milk, sandalwood and unbroken rice. --- _TrendKia — Har trend, sabse pehle.. Machine-readable view; canonical HTML at the URL above._