Sankashti Chaturthi 2011
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2011 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 23 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Jan 2011, 5:48 PM | 23 Jan 2011, 2:45 PM |
| Monday, 21 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 21 Feb 2011, 3:04 AM | 21 Feb 2011, 11:49 PM |
| Wednesday, 23 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Mar 2011, 12:33 PM | 23 Mar 2011, 9:42 AM |
| Thursday, 21 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20 Apr 2011, 10:49 PM | 21 Apr 2011, 8:51 PM |
| Saturday, 21 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20 May 2011, 10:17 AM | 21 May 2011, 9:28 AM |
| Sunday, 19 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 18 Jun 2011, 11:07 PM | 19 Jun 2011, 11:30 PM |
| Tuesday, 19 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 18 Jul 2011, 1:22 PM | 19 Jul 2011, 2:49 PM |
| Wednesday, 17 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 17 Aug 2011, 5:01 AM | 18 Aug 2011, 7:16 AM |
| Friday, 16 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 15 Sept 2011, 9:50 PM | 17 Sept 2011, 12:23 AM |
| Sunday, 16 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 15 Oct 2011, 3:05 PM | 16 Oct 2011, 5:17 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 14 Nov 2011, 7:39 AM | 15 Nov 2011, 8:51 AM |
| Wednesday, 14 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 13 Dec 2011, 10:21 PM | 14 Dec 2011, 10:11 PM |
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 2011?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2011.