Vinayaka Chaturthi 2002
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2002 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 17 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 17 Jan 2002, 12:28 AM | 18 Jan 2002, 2:55 AM |
| Saturday, 16 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15 Feb 2002, 8:29 PM | 16 Feb 2002, 11:02 PM |
| Monday, 18 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 17 Mar 2002, 2:43 PM | 18 Mar 2002, 4:44 PM |
| Wednesday, 17 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 16 Apr 2002, 6:01 AM | 17 Apr 2002, 7:01 AM |
| Thursday, 16 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15 May 2002, 5:58 PM | 16 May 2002, 5:41 PM |
| Friday, 14 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 14 Jun 2002, 2:50 AM | 15 Jun 2002, 1:15 AM |
| Sunday, 14 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 13 Jul 2002, 9:30 AM | 14 Jul 2002, 6:55 AM |
| Monday, 12 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 11 Aug 2002, 3:19 PM | 12 Aug 2002, 12:10 PM |
| Tuesday, 10 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 9 Sept 2002, 9:42 PM | 10 Sept 2002, 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday, 9 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 9 Oct 2002, 5:58 AM | 10 Oct 2002, 3:12 AM |
| Friday, 8 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 7 Nov 2002, 4:57 PM | 8 Nov 2002, 3:02 PM |
| Saturday, 7 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 7 Dec 2002, 6:56 AM | 8 Dec 2002, 6:09 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 2002?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2002.