Sankashti Chaturthi 2020
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2020 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 14 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 13 Jan 2020, 5:32 PM | 14 Jan 2020, 2:49 PM |
| Wednesday, 12 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 12 Feb 2020, 2:53 AM | 12 Feb 2020, 11:39 PM |
| Friday, 13 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 12 Mar 2020, 11:59 AM | 13 Mar 2020, 8:50 AM |
| Saturday, 11 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 10 Apr 2020, 9:31 PM | 11 Apr 2020, 7:01 PM |
| Monday, 11 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 10 May 2020, 8:04 AM | 11 May 2020, 6:35 AM |
| Tuesday, 9 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8 Jun 2020, 7:56 PM | 9 Jun 2020, 7:39 PM |
| Thursday, 9 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8 Jul 2020, 9:19 AM | 9 Jul 2020, 10:11 AM |
| Friday, 7 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 7 Aug 2020, 12:15 AM | 8 Aug 2020, 2:06 AM |
| Sunday, 6 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 Sept 2020, 4:39 PM | 6 Sept 2020, 7:07 PM |
| Tuesday, 6 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 Oct 2020, 10:02 AM | 6 Oct 2020, 12:32 PM |
| Wednesday, 4 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 4 Nov 2020, 3:24 AM | 5 Nov 2020, 5:14 AM |
| Friday, 4 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 3 Dec 2020, 7:27 PM | 4 Dec 2020, 8:04 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 2020?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2020.