Sankatahara Chathurthi Jaffna 2026-27
By Jaffna's own sunrise · local time (SLST) · Thirukanitha ·
The next Sankatahara Chathurthi in Jaffna is Thursday, 29 October 2026; chathurthi thithi 1:07 am – 10:10 pm SLST.
Sankatahara Chathurthi Jaffna 2026-27: every date
| Date | Weekday | Chathurthi thithi | vs India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | 5:10 pm – 2:55 pm (next day) | Same day |
| 29 Oct 2026 Next | Thursday | 1:07 am – 10:10 pm | Same day |
| 27 Nov 2026 | Friday | 9:48 am – 6:40 am (next day) | Same day |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | 8:05 pm – 5:13 pm (next day) | 1 day earlier · India Sun 27 Dec |
| 25 Jan 2027 | Monday | from 8:10 am | Same day |
| 24 Feb 2027 | Wednesday | 9:49 pm (previous day) – 8:40 pm | Same day |
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thursday | 12:38 pm – 12:43 pm (next day) | Same day |
| 24 Apr 2027 | Saturday | 4:21 am – 5:42 am (next day) | Same day |
| 23 May 2027 | Sunday | 8:42 pm – 10:59 pm (next day) | 1 day earlier · India Mon 24 May |
| 22 Jun 2027 | Tuesday | 1:07 pm – 3:43 pm (next day) | Same day |
| 22 Jul 2027 | Thursday | 4:47 am – 6:56 am (next day) | Same day |
| 20 Aug 2027 | Friday | 6:53 pm – 8:05 pm (next day) | Same day |
| 19 Sep 2027 | Sunday | 7:09 am – 7:08 am (next day) | Same day |
| 18 Oct 2027 | Monday | 5:51 pm – 4:42 pm (next day) | Same day |
| 17 Nov 2027 | Wednesday | 3:42 am – 1:35 am (next day) | Same day |
| 16 Dec 2027 | Thursday | 1:22 pm – 10:34 am (next day) | Same day |
What is Sankatahara Chathurthi?
The waning fourth day, a fast for Ganesha broken after moonrise.
Jaffna panchangam today → · Tamil calendar Sri Lanka → · Sankatahara Chathurthi: India (Chennai) → · Festival dates abroad →
More in Jaffna: Pradosham · Amavasai · Pournami · Ekadasi · Sashti Vratham · Kiruthigai (Karthigai)
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Frequently asked
When is the next Sankatahara Chathurthi in Jaffna?
The next Sankatahara Chathurthi in Jaffna is Thursday, 29 October 2026; chathurthi thithi 1:07 am – 10:10 pm SLST.
Why is Sankatahara Chathurthi in Jaffna on a different day from India?
The thithi or star behind Sankatahara Chathurthi begins and ends at the same instant worldwide, but that instant falls at a different local hour in Jaffna, and Jaffna's sunrise is different too. So in some months Sankatahara Chathurthi in Jaffna falls a day earlier or later than in Chennai. In this list 2 of 16 dates differ from India (for example Sat 26 Dec in Jaffna, Sun 27 Dec in India). India here means the Chennai printed almanac (Vakya); Jaffna dates are Thirukanitha by the local sunrise.
Which time zone are these times in?
Jaffna local time (SLST), daylight saving included. Check your local temple's notice too.