Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Sakhar Chauth 2026 Brings Ganpati Back To Maharashtra
Sakhar Chauth is a festival celebrated after the main Ganesh festival ends.
It is observed in parts of Maharashtra, especially near the Konkan coast.
In 2026, it will take place on September 29.
The date is also Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi, which is considered special for Ganesha devotees.
Families and community groups bring out Ganesha idols again.
Some people do this because they made a religious promise to Ganesha.
These special idols are called Navasache Ganpati.
People pray, decorate the area, sing aartis and may fast.
Sakhar Chauth, also called Sakhar Chaturthi, is observed after Anant Chaturdashi.
In 2026, the festival falls on Tuesday, September 29, alongside Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi.
The celebration is especially associated with Agri and Koli communities in coastal Maharashtra.
The tradition includes Ganpati idols, decorations, aartis and Navasache Ganpati installations.
Panvel Marketcha Raja is known for resembling Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja and features idols made by associated artists.
- Who
- Devotees, particularly members of Maharashtra’s Agri and Koli communities, celebrate Sakhar Chauth in honor of Lord Ganesha.
- What
- Sakhar Chauth is a regional Ganesha festival observed after Anant Chaturdashi, with renewed idol installations and devotional activities.
- When
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
- Where
- Parts of Maharashtra’s Konkan region, including Raigad, Thane, Panvel, Uran, Pen and Alibaug.
- Why
- Devotees observe the festival as a continuation of Ganesha worship and, in some cases, to fulfill vows made to Lord Ganesha.
- Festival
- Sakhar Chauth, also known as Sakhar Chaturthi
- 2026 date
- Tuesday, September 29
- Religious significance
- The date coincides with Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi
- Main region
- Maharashtra’s coastal Konkan belt
- Associated communities
- Agri and Koli communities
- Special tradition
- Navasache Ganpati idols installed after fulfilled religious vows
- Featured mandal
- Panvel Marketcha Raja, known for resembling Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja