Sankashti Chaturthi 2023
All 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2023 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 11 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 10 Jan 2023, 12:10 PM | 11 Jan 2023, 2:31 PM |
| Thursday, 9 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9 Feb 2023, 6:23 AM | 10 Feb 2023, 7:58 AM |
| Saturday, 11 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 10 Mar 2023, 9:42 PM | 11 Mar 2023, 10:06 PM |
| Monday, 10 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9 Apr 2023, 9:36 AM | 10 Apr 2023, 8:37 AM |
| Tuesday, 9 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8 May 2023, 6:19 PM | 9 May 2023, 4:08 PM |
| Wednesday, 7 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 7 Jun 2023, 12:50 AM | 7 Jun 2023, 9:51 PM |
| Thursday, 6 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 6 Jul 2023, 6:30 AM | 7 Jul 2023, 3:13 AM |
| Saturday, 5 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 4 Aug 2023, 12:45 PM | 5 Aug 2023, 9:40 AM |
| Sunday, 3 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 2 Sept 2023, 8:49 PM | 3 Sept 2023, 6:24 PM |
| Monday, 2 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 2 Oct 2023, 7:36 AM | 3 Oct 2023, 6:12 AM |
| Wednesday, 1 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 31 Oct 2023, 9:30 PM | 1 Nov 2023, 9:19 PM |
| Friday, 1 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 30 Nov 2023, 2:25 PM | 1 Dec 2023, 3:31 PM |
| Sunday, 31 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 30 Dec 2023, 9:44 AM | 31 Dec 2023, 11:56 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 2023?
There are 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2023.