Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi in December: Moonrise Timings Today on 7 December 2025; Fast Rituals & More

Devotees observing Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 are preparing for the most important moment of the day, that is moonrise, which marks the ideal time for prayers, offerings and breaking the fast. According to the Drik Panchang, this Sankashti Chaturthi on Sunday, December 7, 2025, coinciding with the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Margashirsha (Purnimanta Pausha month).

Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2025; 7 December 2025 Moonrise Timings Today

While the day begins in the evening, it is the moonrise that carries special spiritual significance. In 2025, the moonrise on Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi is expected at 7:55 PM. Devotees typically observe a fast from sunrise until this moment, performing prayers and offering modaks, fruits, and flowers after the moon appears.

According to tradition, the Chaturthi Tithi begins at 6:24 PM on December 7 and ends at 4:03 PM on December 8, but it is the moonrise that is considered the pinnacle of the day's spiritual energy.

Special periods such as Amrit Kaal (8:49 PM to 10:20 PM) and Nishita Muhurat (11:46 PM to 12:41 AM, December 9) are also observed by some devotees for additional blessings.

Moonrise Today; Check Timings on Chaturthi

• Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 06:24 PM on December 7, 2025
• Moonrise on Sankashti Day: 07:55 PM (Most auspicious for prayers and breaking the fast)
• Amrit Kaal: 08:49 PM to 10:20 PM
• Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 04:03 PM on December 8, 2025
• Nishita Muhurat: 11:46 PM to 12:41 AM on December 9

Devotees generally observe a fast from sunrise until moonrise, performing prayers and offerings such as modaks, fruits, and flowers immediately after the moon appears.

Why Akhuratha Ganesha Is Worshipped at Moonrise

On this day, devotees honor Akhuratha Ganesha, a unique form of Lord Ganesha depicted seated on a chariot driven by a mouse. The symbolism of a powerful deity riding a humble charioteer conveys that greatness can manifest through simplicity and humility. Moonrise amplifies this spiritual connection, making prayers more potent and auspicious.

For many devotees, worshipping Akhuratha Ganesha at moonrise is believed to dissolve obstacles, bring relief from challenges, and provide blessings for success and prosperity. The moment of moonrise is also considered ideal for darshan, chanting mantras, and making offerings, making it the focal point of the day's observances.

Evening Rituals and Practices

Since the fast is observed until moonrise, devotees plan their evening rituals accordingly. After moonrise, the fast is broken with prasad and offerings, often following a small puja ceremony at home or in temples. The act of waiting and offering prayers at the precise moment of moonrise is thought to enhance spiritual merit and inner clarity.