Sankashti Chaturthi 2002
All 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2002 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 2 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 2 Jan 2002, 8:33 AM | 3 Jan 2002, 5:47 AM |
| Friday, 1 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 31 Jan 2002, 6:00 PM | 1 Feb 2002, 2:46 PM |
| Saturday, 2 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 2 Mar 2002, 3:28 AM | 3 Mar 2002, 12:22 AM |
| Monday, 1 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 31 Mar 2002, 1:32 PM | 1 Apr 2002, 11:08 AM |
| Tuesday, 30 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 30 Apr 2002, 12:39 AM | 30 Apr 2002, 11:19 PM |
| Thursday, 30 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 29 May 2002, 1:03 PM | 30 May 2002, 12:55 PM |
| Friday, 28 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 28 Jun 2002, 2:46 AM | 29 Jun 2002, 3:47 AM |
| Sunday, 28 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 27 Jul 2002, 5:48 PM | 28 Jul 2002, 7:44 PM |
| Tuesday, 27 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 26 Aug 2002, 10:00 AM | 27 Aug 2002, 12:28 PM |
| Wednesday, 25 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 25 Sept 2002, 2:55 AM | 26 Sept 2002, 5:21 AM |
| Friday, 25 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 24 Oct 2002, 7:40 PM | 25 Oct 2002, 9:23 PM |
| Sunday, 24 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 23 Nov 2002, 11:08 AM | 24 Nov 2002, 11:36 AM |
| Monday, 23 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 23 Dec 2002, 12:27 AM | 23 Dec 2002, 11:32 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 2002?
There are 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2002.