What is Sankara Chaturthi?
Sankara Chaturthi honors Lord Shankaracharya, one of Hinduism’s most renowned saints. The Hindu lunar calendar places the event on the fourth day of the waxing moon in Margashirsha. In Margashirsha. Sankara Chaturthi on December 3 this year.
The event is observed throughout India, but especially in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. On this day, worshippers pray and perform pujas for Lord Shankaracharya. They fast and follow a strict code of conduct.
Sankara Chaturthi marks the birth of one of Hinduism’s most revered saints. The holiday reminds Hindus to follow his teachings and style their lives after his.
When is Sankashti Chaturthi fasting begins?
The Sankashti Chaturthi fast is typically started four days after the new moon, which is considered the most auspicious time. Tuesday is a prosperous day, making it a good day to start the vrat.
Sankashti Chaturthi dates and moonrise timings this year 2023. Sankatahara Chaturthi details and list 2023 are given below month-wise for your reference.
Month-wise Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Dates and Time
- The complete month-wise list of Sankashti Chaturthi dates and times in the year 2023 with the calendar.
| Month |
Starting Date & Time |
Ending Date & Time |
| January |
10.1.2023 – 10.35 AM |
11.1.2023 – 12.14 PM |
| February |
9.2.2023 – 5.4 AM |
10.2.2023 – 5.52 AM |
| March |
10.3.2023 – 8.53 PM |
11.3.2023 – 8.34 PM |
| April |
9.4.2023 – 9.45 AM |
10.4.2023 – 8.27 AM |
| May |
8.5.2023 – 7.47 PM |
9.5.2023 – 5.48 PM |
| June |
7.6.2023 – 3.49 AM |
8.6.2023 – 1.28 AM |
| July |
6.7.2023 – 10.52 AM |
7.7.2023 – 8.24 AM |
| August |
4.8.2023 – 5.47 PM |
5.8.2023 – 3.32 PM |
| September |
3.9.2023 – 1.37 AM to 11.55 PM |
| October |
2.10.2023 – 11.26 AM |
3.10.2023 – 10.29 AM |
| November |
31.10.2023 – 11.49 PM |
1.11.2023 – 11.54 PM |
| December |
30.11.2023 – 3.16 PM |
1.12.2023 – 4.24 PM |
| December |
30.12.2023 – 9.24 AM |
31.12.2023 – 11.20 AM |
Sankashti Chaturthi January 2023 Dates and Time
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The January 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi date falls on both days of 10th January 2023 and 11th January 2023.
| January Sankashti Chaturthi Date |
10.01.2023 |
11.01.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time |
10.35 AM |
12.14 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Margazhi Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Tamil Calendar
| Date |
26 |
| Month |
Margazhi Masam 2023 |
| Year |
Suba Kiruthu |
Sankashti Chaturthi February 2023 Dates and Time
| Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 February |
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The February 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi date falls on both days of 9th February 2023 and 10th February 2023.
| February Sankashti Chaturthi Date |
9.2.2023 |
10.2.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time |
5.04 AM |
9.52 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day |
Thursday |
Friday |
Thai Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Tamil Calendar
| Date |
26 |
| Month |
Thai Masam 2023 |
| Year |
Suba Kiruthu |
Sankashti Chaturthi March 2023 Dates and Time
| Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 March |
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The March 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi date falls on both days of 10th March 2023 and 11th March 2023.
| March Sankashti Chaturthi Date |
10.3.2023 |
11.3.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time |
8.53 PM |
8.34 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day |
Friday |
Saturday |
Maasi Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Tamil Calendar
| Date |
26 & 27 |
| Month |
Maasi Masam 2023 |
| Year |
Suba Kiruthu |
Sankashti Chaturthi April 2023 Dates and Time
| Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 April |
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The April 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi date falls on both days of 9th April 2023 and 10th April 2023.
| April Sankashti Chaturthi Date |
9.4.2023 |
10.4.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time |
9.45 AM |
8.27 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day |
Sunday |
Monday |
Panguni Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Tamil Calendar
| Date |
26 |
| Month |
Panguni Masam 2023 |
| Year |
Soba Kiruthu |
Sankashti Chaturthi May 2023 Dates and Time
| Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 May |
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The May 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi date falls on both days of 8th May 2023 and 9th May 2023.
| May Sankashti Chaturthi Date |
8.5.2023 |
9.5.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time |
7.47 PM |
5.48 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Chithirai Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Tamil Calendar
| Date |
25 & 26 |
| Month |
Chithirai Masam 2023 |
| Year |
Soba Kiruthu |
Sankashti Chaturthi June 2023 Dates and Time
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The June 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi date falls on both days of 7th June 2023 and 8th June 2023.
| June Sankashti Chaturthi Date |
7.6.2023 |
8.6.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time |
3.49 AM |
1.28 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Vaikasi Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Tamil Calendar
| Date |
24 |
| Month |
Vaikasi Masam 2023 |
| Year |
Soba Kiruthu |
Sankashti Chaturthi July 2023 Dates and Time
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The July 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi date falls on both days of 6th July 2023 and 7th July 2023.
| July Sankashti Chaturthi Date |
6.7.2023 |
7.7.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time |
10.52 AM |
8.24 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day |
Thursday |
Friday |
Aani Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Tamil Calendar
| Date |
21 |
| Month |
Aani Masam 2023 |
| Year |
Soba Kiruthu |
Sankashti Chaturthi August 2023 Dates and Time
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The August 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi date falls on both days of 4th August 2023 and 5th August 2023.
| August Sankashti Chaturthi Date |
4.8.2023 |
5.8.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time |
5.47 PM |
3.32 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day |
Friday |
Saturday |
Aadi Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Tamil calendar
| Date |
19 |
| Month |
Aadi Masam 2023 |
| Year |
Soba Kiruthu |
Sankashti Chaturthi September 2023 Dates and Time
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The September 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi date falls on both days of 3rd September 2023.
| September Sankashti Chaturthi Date |
03.9.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time |
1.37 AM – 11.55 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day |
Sunday |
Avani Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Tamil calendar
| Date |
17 |
| Month |
Avani Masam 2023 |
| Year |
Soba Kiruthu |
Sankashti Chaturthi October 2023 Dates and Time
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The October 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi date falls on both days of 2nd October 2023 and 3rd October 2023.
| October Sankashti Chaturthi Date |
2.10.2023 |
3.10.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time |
11.26 AM |
10.29 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Puratasi Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Tamil calendar
| Date |
15 |
| Month |
Puratasi Masam 2023 |
| Year |
Soba Kiruthu |
Sankashti Chaturthi November 2023 Dates and Time
| Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 November |
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The November 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi date falls on both days of 31st October 2023 and 1st November 2023.
| November Sankashti Chaturthi Date |
31.10.2023 |
1.11.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time |
11.49 PM |
11.54 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Aippasi Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Tamil calendar
| Date |
15 |
| Month |
Aippasi Masam 2023 |
| Year |
Soba Kiruthu |
Sankashti Chaturthi December 2023 Dates and Time
| Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 December |
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The December 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi date falls on both days of 30th November 2023 and 1st December 2023.
| December Sankashti Chaturthi Date |
30.11.2023 |
1.12.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time |
3.16 PM |
4.24 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day |
Thursday |
Friday |
Karthigai Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Tamil calendar
| Date |
15 |
| Month |
Karthigai Masam 2023 |
| Year |
Soba Kiruthu |
The December 2023 Sankashti Chaturthi date falls on both days of 30th December 2023 and 31st December 2023.
| December Sankashti Chaturthi Date |
30.12.2023 |
31.12.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time |
9.24 AM |
11.20 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day |
Saturday |
Sunday |
Margazhi Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Tamil calendar
| Date |
14 |
| Month |
Margazhi Masam 2023 |
| Year |
Soba Kiruthu |