Sankashti Chaturthi, also known as Sankatahara Chaturthi and Sankashti, is an auspicious day in every lunar month of the Hindu calendar dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This day falls on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha. According to the Amanta Hindu Panchang, Akhuratha Sankashti Vrat is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Margashirsha month