Sankashti Chaturthi 2024
All 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2024 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 29 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 29 Jan 2024, 6:11 AM | 30 Jan 2024, 8:54 AM |
| Wednesday, 28 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 28 Feb 2024, 1:53 AM | 29 Feb 2024, 4:19 AM |
| Friday, 29 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 28 Mar 2024, 6:57 PM | 29 Mar 2024, 8:21 PM |
| Sunday, 28 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 27 Apr 2024, 8:18 AM | 28 Apr 2024, 8:22 AM |
| Monday, 27 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 26 May 2024, 6:06 PM | 27 May 2024, 4:54 PM |
| Tuesday, 25 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 25 Jun 2024, 1:23 AM | 25 Jun 2024, 11:11 PM |
| Wednesday, 24 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 24 Jul 2024, 7:30 AM | 25 Jul 2024, 4:40 AM |
| Friday, 23 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Aug 2024, 1:46 PM | 23 Aug 2024, 10:39 AM |
| Saturday, 21 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20 Sept 2024, 9:15 PM | 21 Sept 2024, 6:14 PM |
| Sunday, 20 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 20 Oct 2024, 6:46 AM | 21 Oct 2024, 4:17 AM |
| Tuesday, 19 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 18 Nov 2024, 6:56 PM | 19 Nov 2024, 5:28 PM |
| Thursday, 19 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 18 Dec 2024, 10:06 AM | 19 Dec 2024, 10:03 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 2024?
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2024.