Sankashti Chaturthi 2008
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2008 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 26 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 25 Jan 2008, 4:00 PM | 26 Jan 2008, 4:22 PM |
| Monday, 25 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 24 Feb 2008, 10:14 AM | 25 Feb 2008, 11:45 AM |
| Tuesday, 25 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 25 Mar 2008, 4:51 AM | 26 Mar 2008, 7:07 AM |
| Thursday, 24 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 23 Apr 2008, 10:39 PM | 25 Apr 2008, 1:06 AM |
| Saturday, 24 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 23 May 2008, 2:45 PM | 24 May 2008, 4:50 PM |
| Sunday, 22 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Jun 2008, 4:37 AM | 23 Jun 2008, 5:48 AM |
| Tuesday, 22 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 21 Jul 2008, 4:03 PM | 22 Jul 2008, 4:01 PM |
| Wednesday, 20 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20 Aug 2008, 1:18 AM | 21 Aug 2008, 12:00 AM |
| Friday, 19 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 18 Sept 2008, 9:08 AM | 19 Sept 2008, 6:46 AM |
| Saturday, 18 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 17 Oct 2008, 4:39 PM | 18 Oct 2008, 1:38 PM |
| Sunday, 16 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 16 Nov 2008, 1:04 AM | 16 Nov 2008, 9:54 PM |
| Tuesday, 16 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 15 Dec 2008, 11:16 AM | 16 Dec 2008, 8:26 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 2008?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2008.