Sankashti Chaturthi 2015
All 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2015 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 9 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8 Jan 2015, 3:57 PM | 9 Jan 2015, 6:31 PM |
| Sunday, 8 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 7 Feb 2015, 12:20 PM | 8 Feb 2015, 3:01 PM |
| Tuesday, 10 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9 Mar 2015, 7:00 AM | 10 Mar 2015, 8:57 AM |
| Wednesday, 8 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 7 Apr 2015, 10:20 PM | 8 Apr 2015, 11:01 PM |
| Friday, 8 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 7 May 2015, 9:51 AM | 8 May 2015, 9:11 AM |
| Saturday, 6 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 Jun 2015, 6:14 PM | 6 Jun 2015, 4:25 PM |
| Sunday, 5 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 Jul 2015, 12:44 AM | 5 Jul 2015, 10:07 PM |
| Monday, 3 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 3 Aug 2015, 6:43 AM | 4 Aug 2015, 3:40 AM |
| Wednesday, 2 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 1 Sept 2015, 1:24 PM | 2 Sept 2015, 10:17 AM |
| Thursday, 1 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 30 Sept 2015, 9:43 PM | 1 Oct 2015, 6:56 PM |
| Friday, 30 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 30 Oct 2015, 8:24 AM | 31 Oct 2015, 6:25 AM |
| Sunday, 29 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 28 Nov 2015, 10:01 PM | 29 Nov 2015, 9:17 PM |
| Tuesday, 29 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 28 Dec 2015, 2:42 PM | 29 Dec 2015, 3:28 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 2015?
There are 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2015.