Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar 2036
A month-by-month list of every Sankashti Chaturthi of the year - the dark-fortnight (Krishna) Chaturthi fast of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles (sankat), broken only after the moon is sighted at night. It includes the powerful Angaraki Chaturthi (when it falls on a Tuesday) and the Magha Sakat Chauth, with the lunar month and tithi timing of each.
The Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar lists 11 dates in 2036, from Sakat Chauth on 16 January through Sankashti Chaturthi on 6 December. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2092 – 2093.
Sankashti Chaturthi Days
January 2036
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Sakat Chauth Vrat
Tithi 6:17 AM, Jan 16 – 3:25 AM, Jan 17
A Ganesha fast for the well-being of children, broken at the sight of the moon.
February 2036
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 6:55 PM, Feb 14 – 5:12 PM, Feb 15
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
March 2036
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 8:42 AM, Mar 15 – 8:24 AM, Mar 16
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
April 2036
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 11:59 PM, Apr 13 – 12:28 AM, Apr 15
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
May 2036
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 3:44 PM, May 13 – 5:34 PM, May 14
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
June 2036
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 8:04 AM, Jun 12 – 10:38 AM, Jun 13
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
July 2036
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 12:17 AM, Jul 12 – 2:49 AM, Jul 13
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
August 2036
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 3:28 PM, Aug 10 – 5:14 PM, Aug 11
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
September 2036
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 4:52 AM, Sep 9 – 5:46 AM, Sep 10
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
November 2036
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 3:04 AM, Nov 7 – 1:32 AM, Nov 8
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
December 2036
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 12:56 PM, Dec 6 – 10:29 AM, Dec 7
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Tithi start and end times are shown in your local time. Festival dates follow the standard Indian (sunrise) calendar and may vary by a day in other regions, and may differ slightly from regional almanacs (especially around an Adhik Maas).
What the sky brings in 2036
Beyond the dates the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar lists, 2036 brings 5 eclipses - 3 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 are above the horizon somewhere in India.
Eclipses of 2036
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 3:41 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Magha Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 27 Feb 10:15 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Phalguna Amavasya | Not visible |
| 23 Jul 4:00 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Shravana Amavasya | Not visible |
| 7 Aug 8:21 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Shravana Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 21 Aug 10:54 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Bhadrapada Amavasya | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2036
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 4:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mesha → Vrishabha |
| 27 Aug 8:40 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Karka → Simha |
| 10 Sep 12:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishabha → Mithuna |
| 17 Nov 6:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mithuna → Vrishabha re-entry while retrograde |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu enters Karka on 24 March 2036, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
Frequently asked questions about the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar 2036
How many festivals and vrats does the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar list in 2036?
The Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar lists 11 dates in 2036, of which 11 are vrats. The first is Sakat Chauth on Wednesday, 16 January 2036, and the last is Sankashti Chaturthi on Saturday, 6 December 2036.
Which traditional year does 2036 correspond to in the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2036 spans Vikram Samvat 2092 – 2093. The traditional year does not begin on 1 January, so one Gregorian year usually covers the end of one era year and the start of the next.
Will there be an Adhik Maas in 2036?
No. 2036 has twelve lunar months with no Adhik Maas, so its festival dates fall in their usual Gregorian window rather than being pushed later by an intercalary month.
Will there be any eclipses in 2036?
2036 has 5 eclipses:
- 12 February 2036 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 27 February 2036 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 23 July 2036 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 7 August 2036 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 21 August 2036 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 2 of these will be kept in India.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2036?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2036:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Vrishabha on 15 April 2036
- Shani (Saturn) enters Simha on 27 August 2036
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Mithuna on 10 September 2036
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Vrishabha on 17 November 2036, moving retrograde
Jupiter takes about a year to cross one sign and Saturn about two and a half, so these transits colour the whole year rather than a single week.
Are these 2036 dates the same everywhere?
The dates follow the standard Indian sunrise-based calendar. Because a tithi begins and ends at a fixed moment rather than at midnight, an observance can fall a day earlier or later where sunrise differs - most noticeably outside India. Set your city in the box at the top to see the start and end times in your own local time, and check the daily Panchang for the exact window on the day.
About the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar
A month-by-month list of every Sankashti Chaturthi of the year - the dark-fortnight (Krishna) Chaturthi fast of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles (sankat), broken only after the moon is sighted at night. It includes the powerful Angaraki Chaturthi (when it falls on a Tuesday) and the Magha Sakat Chauth, with the lunar month and tithi timing of each.
Each entry lists the festival or vrat with its date, the prevailing tithi, and a short note on the observance. Use the year links to plan ahead into the coming years or to look up a date from the archive.
This list is the festival dates, not the daily five limbs. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and the day's yoga, open the Panchang. Other calendars are on the Calendars index. The story of a fast is under Vrat Katha.
