Sankashti Chaturthi 2014
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2014 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 20 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 19 Jan 2014, 5:32 PM | 20 Jan 2014, 7:32 PM |
| Wednesday, 19 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 18 Feb 2014, 10:24 AM | 19 Feb 2014, 11:23 AM |
| Thursday, 20 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20 Mar 2014, 12:04 AM | 20 Mar 2014, 11:43 PM |
| Saturday, 19 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 18 Apr 2014, 10:21 AM | 19 Apr 2014, 8:41 AM |
| Sunday, 18 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 17 May 2014, 5:53 PM | 18 May 2014, 3:12 PM |
| Monday, 16 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 15 Jun 2014, 11:52 PM | 16 Jun 2014, 8:39 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 15 Jul 2014, 5:42 AM | 16 Jul 2014, 2:28 AM |
| Thursday, 14 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 13 Aug 2014, 12:44 PM | 14 Aug 2014, 9:58 AM |
| Friday, 12 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 11 Sept 2014, 10:03 PM | 12 Sept 2014, 8:09 PM |
| Sunday, 12 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 11 Oct 2014, 10:18 AM | 12 Oct 2014, 9:33 AM |
| Monday, 10 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 10 Nov 2014, 1:40 AM | 11 Nov 2014, 2:12 AM |
| Wednesday, 10 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9 Dec 2014, 7:51 PM | 10 Dec 2014, 9:36 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 2014?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2014.