Sankashti Chaturthi 2012
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2012 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 13 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 12 Jan 2012, 10:40 AM | 13 Jan 2012, 9:10 AM |
| Saturday, 11 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 10 Feb 2012, 8:52 PM | 11 Feb 2012, 6:23 PM |
| Sunday, 11 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 11 Mar 2012, 5:44 AM | 12 Mar 2012, 2:43 AM |
| Tuesday, 10 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9 Apr 2012, 2:04 PM | 10 Apr 2012, 10:58 AM |
| Wednesday, 9 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8 May 2012, 10:27 PM | 9 May 2012, 7:42 PM |
| Friday, 8 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 7 Jun 2012, 7:28 AM | 8 Jun 2012, 5:25 AM |
| Saturday, 7 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 6 Jul 2012, 5:42 PM | 7 Jul 2012, 4:42 PM |
| Monday, 6 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 Aug 2012, 5:53 AM | 6 Aug 2012, 6:12 AM |
| Tuesday, 4 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 3 Sept 2012, 8:39 PM | 4 Sept 2012, 10:16 PM |
| Thursday, 4 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 3 Oct 2012, 1:59 PM | 4 Oct 2012, 4:30 PM |
| Saturday, 3 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 2 Nov 2012, 8:59 AM | 3 Nov 2012, 11:39 AM |
| Sunday, 2 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 2 Dec 2012, 3:54 AM | 3 Dec 2012, 5:57 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 2012?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2012.