Sakat Chauth 2025

Krishna Paksha Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and devotees observe Sankashti Chaturthi fasting on each Krishna Paksha Chaturthi. However, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi during the month of Magh is also observed as Sakat Chauth and it is observed mainly in North Indian states. Sakat Chauth is dedicated to Goddess Sakat and women observe fasting on the very same day for well-being of their sons. The legend of Sakat Chauth describes compassionate nature of Goddess Sakat.

Sakat Chauth on Friday, January 17, 2025

Moonrise on Sakat Chauth Day – 09:13 PM

Chaturthi Tithi Begins – 02:36 AM on Jan 17, 2025

Chaturthi Tithi Ends – 04:00 AM on Jan 18, 2025

There is Sakat village in Rajasthan and it has temple dedicated to Goddess Sankat. The deity is famous as Sankat Chauth Mata. This temple is about 60 K.M. from Alwar and 150 K.M. from Jaipur, the state capital of Rajasthan. One can visit Sakat Mata Temple to get more information on Sakat Goddess.

On Sakat Chauth Lord Ganesha is also worshipped. Worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day brings happiness and prosperity.

Sakat Chauth is also known as Sankat Chauth, Til-Kuta Chauth, Vakra-Tundi Chaturthi and Maghi Chauth.