Sankashti Chaturthi 2004
All 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2004 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 11 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 11 Jan 2004, 12:23 AM | 12 Jan 2004, 12:38 AM |
| Tuesday, 10 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9 Feb 2004, 1:23 PM | 10 Feb 2004, 12:25 PM |
| Wednesday, 10 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9 Mar 2004, 11:54 PM | 10 Mar 2004, 9:53 PM |
| Thursday, 8 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8 Apr 2004, 8:29 AM | 9 Apr 2004, 5:40 AM |
| Saturday, 8 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 7 May 2004, 3:46 PM | 8 May 2004, 12:33 PM |
| Sunday, 6 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 Jun 2004, 10:39 PM | 6 Jun 2004, 7:30 PM |
| Monday, 5 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 Jul 2004, 6:09 AM | 6 Jul 2004, 3:38 AM |
| Wednesday, 4 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 3 Aug 2004, 3:26 PM | 4 Aug 2004, 2:00 PM |
| Thursday, 2 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 2 Sept 2004, 3:27 AM | 3 Sept 2004, 3:24 AM |
| Saturday, 2 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 1 Oct 2004, 6:40 PM | 2 Oct 2004, 7:57 PM |
| Monday, 1 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 31 Oct 2004, 12:43 PM | 1 Nov 2004, 2:56 PM |
| Wednesday, 1 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 30 Nov 2004, 8:25 AM | 1 Dec 2004, 10:59 AM |
| Thursday, 30 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 30 Dec 2004, 4:07 AM | 31 Dec 2004, 6:26 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 2004?
There are 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2004.