Sankashti Chaturthi 2018
All 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2018 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 5 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 4 Jan 2018, 9:31 PM | 5 Jan 2018, 7:00 PM |
| Sunday, 4 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 3 Feb 2018, 10:36 AM | 4 Feb 2018, 8:58 AM |
| Monday, 5 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 Mar 2018, 1:07 AM | 6 Mar 2018, 12:39 AM |
| Wednesday, 4 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 3 Apr 2018, 4:43 PM | 4 Apr 2018, 5:32 PM |
| Friday, 4 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 3 May 2018, 9:05 AM | 4 May 2018, 11:01 AM |
| Saturday, 2 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 2 Jun 2018, 1:44 AM | 3 Jun 2018, 4:17 AM |
| Monday, 2 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 1 Jul 2018, 5:54 PM | 2 Jul 2018, 8:20 PM |
| Wednesday, 1 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 31 Jul 2018, 8:43 AM | 1 Aug 2018, 10:23 AM |
| Thursday, 30 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 29 Aug 2018, 9:38 PM | 30 Aug 2018, 10:09 PM |
| Saturday, 29 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 28 Sept 2018, 8:44 AM | 29 Sept 2018, 8:04 AM |
| Sunday, 28 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 27 Oct 2018, 6:38 PM | 28 Oct 2018, 4:54 PM |
| Monday, 26 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 26 Nov 2018, 4:06 AM | 27 Nov 2018, 1:35 AM |
| Wednesday, 26 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 25 Dec 2018, 1:47 PM | 26 Dec 2018, 10:46 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 2018?
There are 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2018.