Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 Observed on June 3 in India

Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi 2026, a special occurrence of the monthly Sankashti Chaturthi that falls in an extra month (adhik maas), will be observed on June 3, 2026. According to the Hindu calendar, the auspicious period begins at 9:22 PM on June 3 and ends at 11:30 PM on June 4, with recommended puja times such as the Brahma muhurta (5:23 AM–7:07 AM) and Shubh muhurta (10:35 AM–12:19 PM). Devotees are instructed to rise early, cleanse themselves, perform specific rituals, and offer traditional sweets like laddu and modak.

The festival is linked to a myth in which Lord Ganesha won a divine contest and was declared the "first worshipped" deity, a status reinforced during this extra‑month Chaturthi. The story emphasizes reverence to parents as the supreme cosmic principle and explains why Ganesha is invoked before any auspicious undertaking.