Sankashti Chaturthi 2013
All 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2013 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 1 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 31 Dec 2012, 9:03 PM | 1 Jan 2013, 10:00 PM |
| Thursday, 31 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 30 Jan 2013, 11:31 AM | 31 Jan 2013, 11:12 AM |
| Friday, 1 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 28 Feb 2013, 11:12 PM | 1 Mar 2013, 9:44 PM |
| Saturday, 30 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 30 Mar 2013, 8:34 AM | 31 Mar 2013, 6:08 AM |
| Monday, 29 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 28 Apr 2013, 4:15 PM | 29 Apr 2013, 1:11 PM |
| Tuesday, 28 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 27 May 2013, 11:03 PM | 28 May 2013, 7:47 PM |
| Wednesday, 26 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 26 Jun 2013, 5:57 AM | 27 Jun 2013, 3:00 AM |
| Friday, 26 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 25 Jul 2013, 2:06 PM | 26 Jul 2013, 12:01 PM |
| Saturday, 24 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 24 Aug 2013, 12:37 AM | 24 Aug 2013, 11:47 PM |
| Monday, 23 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Sept 2013, 2:15 PM | 23 Sept 2013, 2:50 PM |
| Wednesday, 23 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Oct 2013, 7:06 AM | 23 Oct 2013, 8:51 AM |
| Thursday, 21 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 21 Nov 2013, 2:18 AM | 22 Nov 2013, 4:45 AM |
| Saturday, 21 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20 Dec 2013, 10:20 PM | 22 Dec 2013, 12:52 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 2013?
There are 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2013.