Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi is observed by people who want one clear thing: fewer blocks and better direction in life. On this day, devotees fast, pray to Lord Ganesha, and wait for the moonrise before breaking their fast. The belief is simple: when you put effort with patience, problems lose their hold. In 2026, this vrat falls on a Thursday, which makes it even more supportive for learning, growth and decision-making. Let us look at the exact date, moon timing, rituals and simple remedies that make this Sankashti special.

Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 Date and Moonrise Time

Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on: Thursday, 5 February 2026

Important timings:

Chaturthi Tithi begins: 12:09 am on 5 February 2026

Chaturthi Tithi ends: 12:22 am on 6 February 2026

Moonrise time: 09:35 pm

The fast is observed from sunrise until moonrise. After seeing the moon and offering prayers, the fast is broken.

Auspicious Puja Timings: 

• 7:07 am to 8:29 am (Shubha)

• 12:35 pm to 1:57 pm (Labha)

• 1:57 pm to 3:19 pm (Amrita)

• 6:03 pm to 7:41 pm (Amrita)

What Makes Dwijapriya Sankashti Special

Each Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to a different form of Lord Ganesha. On this day, the form worshipped is Dwijapriya Ganapati. The word Dwijapriya means beloved of the learned. This connects the day with wisdom, discipline and right thinking. On the other hand, Sankashti means freedom from trouble. The belief is simple. When the mind becomes steady, obstacles begin to reduce on their own. This vrat is especially meaningful for students, professionals, and anyone facing confusion or repeated delays.

Why Moonrise Matters on Sankashti

The moon represents your mind. When it rises, it symbolises clarity returning after a period of confusion. Waiting for moonrise on this day is about patience and control. When you see the moon and offer water, emotional blocks that have been holding you back slowly start to clear.

Fasting Rules for Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi

• Fast from sunrise to moonrise

• Eat only fruits, roots and foods that grow under the ground

• Sabudana, peanuts and potatoes are allowed

• Avoid grains, salt-heavy foods and fried items

• Break the fast only after Chandra Darshan

Simple Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Vidhi for Home

• Keep your puja space clean and calm.

• Take a bath in the morning and take a small sankalpa for obstacle removal.

• In the evening, wear clean clothes, preferably red.

• Place a Ganesha idol or picture on a clean surface.

• Light a lamp and incense.

• Offer durva grass, fruits and modaks if available.

• Chant: Om Gan Ganapataye Namah. To steady your mind, listen to Ganesh Chalisa from the SoulChants section of AstroSure.ai, and chant along to maintain focus and calm during the fast.

• After moonrise, offer water and flowers to the Moon.

• Break the fast after completing prayers.

Dwijapriya Sankashti Remedies to Remove Obstacles

These small and easy rituals help you build emotional order. You will notice that the obstacles you have been facing often reduce when your thinking is organised. Here is what you should do: 

1. Offer durva grass to Lord Ganesha for mental clarity

2. Donate food to someone in need after breaking the fast

3. Light a ghee lamp in the evening for inner stability

4. Keep your speech honest and calm throughout the day

5. Avoid arguments and impulsive reactions

6. Write down what you want to release from your life

What Dwijapriya Sankashti Vrat Katha Teaches

The story speaks of Vishnu Sharma, an old brahmin during Satya Yuga, who had seen both respect and neglect in his own home. While most of his seven children and daughters-in-law grew tired of his age and needs, his youngest daughter-in-law chose patience. She cooked for him, listened to him, and treated him with quiet dignity. There was no drama in her service. When Vishnu Sharma told her about the Dwijapriya Sankashti fast, she followed it with the same honesty and over time, her life changed. Peace replaced worry. Stability replaced fear.

The story shows us a simple truth. Obstacles do not always move when we push harder. Sometimes they move when we become calmer, more consistent, and more respectful of the order of life. The vrat works only because sincerity slowly repairs what struggle cannot.

How This Day Helps in Real Life

Dwijapriya Sankashti is not about miracles. It helps by:

• Reducing mental pressure

• Improving decision clarity

• Building patience

• Supporting focus in studies and work

• Creating emotional order

Dwijapriya Sankashti is about learning how to face your problems with a calmer mind and a steadier heart, rather than escaping them. When you fast and pray with sincerity, your thoughts begin to settle, and your reactions soften. The challenges may remain the same, but the way you respond to them changes. That inner balance is what brings real relief, and that is the true blessing of this sacred vrat.

Ask Agastyaa on AstroSure.ai to align your rituals with your personal chart