Sankashti Chaturthi 2017
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2017 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 16 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 15 Jan 2017, 11:39 AM | 16 Jan 2017, 11:15 AM |
| Tuesday, 14 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 14 Feb 2017, 4:57 AM | 15 Feb 2017, 5:51 AM |
| Thursday, 16 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 15 Mar 2017, 11:17 PM | 17 Mar 2017, 1:11 AM |
| Saturday, 15 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 14 Apr 2017, 5:23 PM | 15 Apr 2017, 7:48 PM |
| Monday, 15 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 14 May 2017, 10:17 AM | 15 May 2017, 12:38 PM |
| Tuesday, 13 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 13 Jun 2017, 1:18 AM | 14 Jun 2017, 3:03 AM |
| Thursday, 13 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 12 Jul 2017, 2:04 PM | 13 Jul 2017, 2:45 PM |
| Friday, 11 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 11 Aug 2017, 12:33 AM | 11 Aug 2017, 11:57 PM |
| Sunday, 10 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9 Sept 2017, 9:13 AM | 10 Sept 2017, 7:24 AM |
| Monday, 9 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8 Oct 2017, 4:58 PM | 9 Oct 2017, 2:16 PM |
| Tuesday, 7 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 7 Nov 2017, 12:59 AM | 7 Nov 2017, 9:51 PM |
| Thursday, 7 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 6 Dec 2017, 10:18 AM | 7 Dec 2017, 7:15 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 2017?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2017.