Sankashti Chaturthi 2005
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2005 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 29 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 28 Jan 2005, 10:15 PM | 29 Jan 2005, 11:44 PM |
| Monday, 28 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 27 Feb 2005, 1:35 PM | 28 Feb 2005, 1:51 PM |
| Tuesday, 29 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 29 Mar 2005, 1:34 AM | 30 Mar 2005, 12:29 AM |
| Thursday, 28 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 27 Apr 2005, 10:26 AM | 28 Apr 2005, 8:10 AM |
| Friday, 27 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 26 May 2005, 5:07 PM | 27 May 2005, 2:04 PM |
| Saturday, 25 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 24 Jun 2005, 10:55 PM | 25 Jun 2005, 7:37 PM |
| Sunday, 24 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 24 Jul 2005, 5:14 AM | 25 Jul 2005, 2:12 AM |
| Tuesday, 23 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Aug 2005, 1:18 PM | 23 Aug 2005, 10:58 AM |
| Wednesday, 21 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20 Sept 2005, 11:59 PM | 21 Sept 2005, 10:42 PM |
| Friday, 21 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20 Oct 2005, 1:44 PM | 21 Oct 2005, 1:41 PM |
| Saturday, 19 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 19 Nov 2005, 6:31 AM | 20 Nov 2005, 7:44 AM |
| Monday, 19 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 19 Dec 2005, 1:47 AM | 20 Dec 2005, 4:03 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 2005?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2005.