Sankashti Chaturthi 2001
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2001 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 13 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 12 Jan 2001, 3:06 PM | 13 Jan 2001, 12:02 PM |
| Sunday, 11 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 11 Feb 2001, 2:17 AM | 11 Feb 2001, 11:43 PM |
| Tuesday, 13 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 12 Mar 2001, 2:31 PM | 13 Mar 2001, 12:58 PM |
| Wednesday, 11 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 11 Apr 2001, 4:02 AM | 12 Apr 2001, 3:50 AM |
| Friday, 11 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 10 May 2001, 6:52 PM | 11 May 2001, 8:02 PM |
| Sunday, 10 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9 Jun 2001, 10:44 AM | 10 Jun 2001, 12:50 PM |
| Monday, 9 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9 Jul 2001, 2:54 AM | 10 Jul 2001, 5:21 AM |
| Wednesday, 8 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 7 Aug 2001, 6:39 PM | 8 Aug 2001, 8:52 PM |
| Friday, 7 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 6 Sept 2001, 9:28 AM | 7 Sept 2001, 10:59 AM |
| Saturday, 6 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 Oct 2001, 11:04 PM | 6 Oct 2001, 11:36 PM |
| Monday, 5 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 4 Nov 2001, 11:24 AM | 5 Nov 2001, 10:45 AM |
| Tuesday, 4 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 3 Dec 2001, 10:30 PM | 4 Dec 2001, 8:40 PM |
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 2001?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2001.