Akhuratha Sankashti Timings

2026 Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi

According to the Amanta Hindu Panchang, Akhuratha Sankashti Vrat is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Margashirsha month (Purnimanta Pausha month). On the day of Akhuratha Sankashti, the Akhurtha form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped. Akhu means mouse and Ratha means charioteer, i.e. Akhurtha Ganesha means Lord Ganesha with a chariot of a mouse. This form of Lord Ganesha is considered extremely auspicious and fortunate.

In ancient times, after being held captive by the monkey king Bali, the king of Lanka Ravana observed this great fast on the advice of his maternal grandfather Pulastya Muni. As a result of this fast, Ravana was freed from captivity. In Dwaparyug, on the advice of Lord Krishna, Dharmaraja Yudhishthira also observed this fast, due to the effect of which he regained his kingdom.