Sankashti Chaturthi 2016
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2016 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 28 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 27 Jan 2016, 9:55 AM | 28 Jan 2016, 11:57 AM |
| Friday, 26 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 26 Feb 2016, 6:05 AM | 27 Feb 2016, 8:42 AM |
| Sunday, 27 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 27 Mar 2016, 1:09 AM | 28 Mar 2016, 3:34 AM |
| Tuesday, 26 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 25 Apr 2016, 5:33 PM | 26 Apr 2016, 7:11 PM |
| Thursday, 26 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 25 May 2016, 6:45 AM | 26 May 2016, 7:19 AM |
| Friday, 24 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 23 Jun 2016, 5:05 PM | 24 Jun 2016, 4:31 PM |
| Saturday, 23 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 23 Jul 2016, 1:17 AM | 23 Jul 2016, 11:38 PM |
| Sunday, 21 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 21 Aug 2016, 8:17 AM | 22 Aug 2016, 5:43 AM |
| Tuesday, 20 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 19 Sept 2016, 3:06 PM | 20 Sept 2016, 11:57 AM |
| Wednesday, 19 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 18 Oct 2016, 10:48 PM | 19 Oct 2016, 7:32 PM |
| Thursday, 17 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 17 Nov 2016, 8:22 AM | 18 Nov 2016, 5:35 AM |
| Saturday, 17 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 16 Dec 2016, 8:35 PM | 17 Dec 2016, 6:51 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 2016?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2016.