Sankashti Chaturthi 2000
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2000 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 24 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 24 Jan 2000, 2:06 AM | 25 Jan 2000, 12:35 AM |
| Wednesday, 23 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Feb 2000, 5:08 PM | 23 Feb 2000, 4:48 PM |
| Friday, 24 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 23 Mar 2000, 9:20 AM | 24 Mar 2000, 10:18 AM |
| Saturday, 22 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Apr 2000, 2:16 AM | 23 Apr 2000, 4:19 AM |
| Monday, 22 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 21 May 2000, 7:17 PM | 22 May 2000, 9:52 PM |
| Wednesday, 21 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20 Jun 2000, 11:31 AM | 21 Jun 2000, 1:53 PM |
| Thursday, 20 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20 Jul 2000, 2:04 AM | 21 Jul 2000, 3:35 AM |
| Saturday, 19 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 18 Aug 2000, 2:28 PM | 19 Aug 2000, 2:50 PM |
| Sunday, 17 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 17 Sept 2000, 12:59 AM | 18 Sept 2000, 12:09 AM |
| Tuesday, 17 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 16 Oct 2000, 10:18 AM | 17 Oct 2000, 8:27 AM |
| Wednesday, 15 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 14 Nov 2000, 7:21 PM | 15 Nov 2000, 4:45 PM |
| Thursday, 14 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 14 Dec 2000, 4:50 AM | 15 Dec 2000, 1:48 AM |
Dates follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Local traditions — Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi, Pradosh at dusk, Chaturthi by moonrise — can shift an observance by a day, so check the tithi times above or ask your family priest.
About Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi is the fourth tithi of the dark fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha as the remover of obstacles. When it falls on a Tuesday it is called Angarki Sankashti.
How it is observed
Devotees fast until moonrise, worship Ganesha in the evening and break the fast after sighting the Moon and offering arghya to it.
Frequently asked questions
How many Sankashti Chaturthi dates are there in 2000?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2000.