Vinayaka Chaturthi 2001
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2001 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 28 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 28 Jan 2001, 2:17 AM | 29 Jan 2001, 4:21 AM |
| Tuesday, 27 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 26 Feb 2001, 7:04 PM | 27 Feb 2001, 8:01 PM |
| Thursday, 29 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 28 Mar 2001, 8:22 AM | 29 Mar 2001, 8:07 AM |
| Friday, 27 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 26 Apr 2001, 6:31 PM | 27 Apr 2001, 5:06 PM |
| Saturday, 26 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 26 May 2001, 2:15 AM | 26 May 2001, 11:52 PM |
| Monday, 25 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 24 Jun 2001, 8:33 AM | 25 Jun 2001, 5:31 AM |
| Tuesday, 24 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 23 Jul 2001, 2:30 PM | 24 Jul 2001, 11:13 AM |
| Wednesday, 22 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 21 Aug 2001, 9:17 PM | 22 Aug 2001, 6:18 PM |
| Thursday, 20 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 20 Sept 2001, 6:09 AM | 21 Sept 2001, 4:00 AM |
| Saturday, 20 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 19 Oct 2001, 6:07 PM | 20 Oct 2001, 5:14 PM |
| Monday, 19 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 18 Nov 2001, 9:39 AM | 19 Nov 2001, 10:12 AM |
| Tuesday, 18 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 18 Dec 2001, 4:14 AM | 19 Dec 2001, 5:59 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 Vinayaka Chaturthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi is the fourth tithi of the bright fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The one in Bhadrapada is the great Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
How it is observed
Ganesha is worshipped at midday with modak and durva grass; many devotees fast until the puja. Seeing the Moon on this night is traditionally avoided.
Frequently asked questions
How many Vinayaka Chaturthi dates are there in 2001?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2001.