Sankashti Chaturthi 2006
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2006 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 18 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 17 Jan 2006, 10:17 PM | 19 Jan 2006, 1:01 AM |
| Friday, 17 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 16 Feb 2006, 6:07 PM | 17 Feb 2006, 8:29 PM |
| Sunday, 19 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 18 Mar 2006, 11:19 AM | 19 Mar 2006, 12:37 PM |
| Monday, 17 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 17 Apr 2006, 12:46 AM | 18 Apr 2006, 12:42 AM |
| Wednesday, 17 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 16 May 2006, 10:36 AM | 17 May 2006, 9:16 AM |
| Thursday, 15 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 14 Jun 2006, 5:52 PM | 15 Jun 2006, 3:34 PM |
| Friday, 14 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 13 Jul 2006, 11:55 PM | 14 Jul 2006, 9:01 PM |
| Saturday, 12 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 12 Aug 2006, 6:04 AM | 13 Aug 2006, 2:56 AM |
| Monday, 11 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 10 Sept 2006, 1:23 PM | 11 Sept 2006, 10:24 AM |
| Tuesday, 10 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9 Oct 2006, 10:43 PM | 10 Oct 2006, 8:19 PM |
| Thursday, 9 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8 Nov 2006, 10:44 AM | 9 Nov 2006, 9:23 AM |
| Friday, 8 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8 Dec 2006, 1:53 AM | 9 Dec 2006, 1:58 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 2006?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2006.