Sankashti Chaturthi 2021
All 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2021 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 3 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 2 Jan 2021, 9:10 AM | 3 Jan 2021, 8:22 AM |
| Monday, 1 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 31 Jan 2021, 8:25 PM | 1 Feb 2021, 6:25 PM |
| Tuesday, 2 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 2 Mar 2021, 5:46 AM | 3 Mar 2021, 2:59 AM |
| Thursday, 1 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 31 Mar 2021, 2:06 PM | 1 Apr 2021, 11:00 AM |
| Friday, 30 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 29 Apr 2021, 10:10 PM | 30 Apr 2021, 7:10 PM |
| Saturday, 29 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 29 May 2021, 6:34 AM | 30 May 2021, 4:03 AM |
| Monday, 28 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 27 Jun 2021, 3:54 PM | 28 Jun 2021, 2:16 PM |
| Tuesday, 27 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 27 Jul 2021, 2:54 AM | 28 Jul 2021, 2:28 AM |
| Thursday, 26 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 25 Aug 2021, 4:19 PM | 26 Aug 2021, 5:14 PM |
| Saturday, 25 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 24 Sept 2021, 8:30 AM | 25 Sept 2021, 10:36 AM |
| Sunday, 24 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 24 Oct 2021, 3:01 AM | 25 Oct 2021, 5:43 AM |
| Tuesday, 23 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Nov 2021, 10:27 PM | 24 Nov 2021, 12:56 AM |
| Thursday, 23 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Dec 2021, 4:52 PM | 23 Dec 2021, 6:27 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 2021?
There are 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2021.