Tithi Guide
Krishna Chaturthi
Krishna Chaturthi is one of the lunar tithis in the panchang system. On Sadhaka, tithis are framed as reflective ritual timings and rhythm markers that can support practice, fasting, prayer, or contemplative emphasis.
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Is it Krishna Chaturthi today?
No. Today is Sunday, 5 July 2026. The next Krishna Chaturthi tithi is Sunday, 2 August 2026.
- Tithi today
- Krishna Shashthi
- Vara today
- Ravivara
- Nakshatra today
- Purva Bhadrapada
Panchang is computed for Varanasi (Kashi), the reference city. See the live Vedic clock for your location.
What Is Krishna Chaturthi and What Is Sankashti Chaturthi?
Krishna Chaturthi is the fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, also presided by Ganesha. It is observed as Sankashti Chaturthi, a fast kept until moonrise and dedicated to the removal of difficulties (sankashti means distress or crisis). The Krishna Chaturthi of Magha is Angaraki Sankashti when it falls on a Tuesday, considered especially significant. On Sadhaka, the day is presented as a recurring contemplative marker for releasing obstruction, not as predictive certainty.
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Meaning: Fourth lunar day, linked with obstacle awareness and clean beginnings.
Paksha: Krishna
Deity: Ganesha
Krishna Chaturthi is a tithi in the lunar calendar used in panchang reflection. On Sadhaka it is treated as a contemplative rhythm marker rather than predictive certainty.