Sankashti Chaturthi 2009
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2009 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 14 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 13 Jan 2009, 11:32 PM | 14 Jan 2009, 9:27 PM |
| Friday, 13 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 12 Feb 2009, 1:35 PM | 13 Feb 2009, 12:35 PM |
| Saturday, 14 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 14 Mar 2009, 4:59 AM | 15 Mar 2009, 5:14 AM |
| Monday, 13 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 12 Apr 2009, 9:19 PM | 13 Apr 2009, 10:48 PM |
| Wednesday, 13 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 12 May 2009, 2:08 PM | 13 May 2009, 4:30 PM |
| Friday, 12 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 11 Jun 2009, 6:46 AM | 12 Jun 2009, 9:21 AM |
| Saturday, 11 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 10 Jul 2009, 10:18 PM | 12 Jul 2009, 12:22 AM |
| Monday, 10 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9 Aug 2009, 11:59 AM | 10 Aug 2009, 1:01 PM |
| Tuesday, 8 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 7 Sept 2009, 11:40 PM | 8 Sept 2009, 11:29 PM |
| Thursday, 8 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 7 Oct 2009, 9:46 AM | 8 Oct 2009, 8:28 AM |
| Friday, 6 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 Nov 2009, 7:05 PM | 6 Nov 2009, 4:53 PM |
| Saturday, 5 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 Dec 2009, 4:27 AM | 6 Dec 2009, 1:37 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 2009?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2009.