Sankashti Chaturthi 2003
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2003 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 22 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 21 Jan 2003, 11:33 AM | 22 Jan 2003, 9:28 AM |
| Thursday, 20 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 19 Feb 2003, 9:03 PM | 20 Feb 2003, 6:13 PM |
| Friday, 21 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 21 Mar 2003, 5:43 AM | 22 Mar 2003, 2:37 AM |
| Sunday, 20 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 19 Apr 2003, 2:14 PM | 20 Apr 2003, 11:17 AM |
| Monday, 19 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 18 May 2003, 11:07 PM | 19 May 2003, 8:43 PM |
| Wednesday, 18 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 17 Jun 2003, 8:51 AM | 18 Jun 2003, 7:21 AM |
| Thursday, 17 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 16 Jul 2003, 8:06 PM | 17 Jul 2003, 7:49 PM |
| Saturday, 16 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 15 Aug 2003, 9:34 AM | 16 Aug 2003, 10:37 AM |
| Sunday, 14 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 14 Sept 2003, 1:35 AM | 15 Sept 2003, 3:46 AM |
| Tuesday, 14 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 13 Oct 2003, 7:44 PM | 14 Oct 2003, 10:26 PM |
| Thursday, 13 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 12 Nov 2003, 2:41 PM | 13 Nov 2003, 5:05 PM |
| Saturday, 13 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 12 Dec 2003, 8:40 AM | 13 Dec 2003, 10:08 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 2003?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2003.