Sankashti Chaturthi 2019
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2019 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 24 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 23 Jan 2019, 11:59 PM | 24 Jan 2019, 8:53 PM |
| Saturday, 23 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Feb 2019, 10:50 AM | 23 Feb 2019, 8:11 AM |
| Sunday, 24 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 23 Mar 2019, 10:32 PM | 24 Mar 2019, 8:51 PM |
| Tuesday, 23 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Apr 2019, 11:25 AM | 23 Apr 2019, 11:04 AM |
| Wednesday, 22 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 May 2019, 1:40 AM | 23 May 2019, 2:41 AM |
| Friday, 21 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20 Jun 2019, 5:08 PM | 21 Jun 2019, 7:08 PM |
| Sunday, 21 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20 Jul 2019, 9:13 AM | 21 Jul 2019, 11:39 AM |
| Monday, 19 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 19 Aug 2019, 1:13 AM | 20 Aug 2019, 3:30 AM |
| Wednesday, 18 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 17 Sept 2019, 4:32 PM | 18 Sept 2019, 6:11 PM |
| Friday, 18 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 17 Oct 2019, 6:48 AM | 18 Oct 2019, 7:28 AM |
| Saturday, 16 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 15 Nov 2019, 7:45 PM | 16 Nov 2019, 7:15 PM |
| Sunday, 15 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 15 Dec 2019, 7:18 AM | 16 Dec 2019, 5:34 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 2019?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2019.