Vinayaka Chaturthi 2003
All 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2003 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 6 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 5 Jan 2003, 11:33 PM | 7 Jan 2003, 12:04 AM |
| Wednesday, 5 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 4 Feb 2003, 6:07 PM | 5 Feb 2003, 7:52 PM |
| Friday, 7 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 6 Mar 2003, 1:33 PM | 7 Mar 2003, 4:07 PM |
| Sunday, 6 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 5 Apr 2003, 8:24 AM | 6 Apr 2003, 11:02 AM |
| Monday, 5 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 5 May 2003, 1:08 AM | 6 May 2003, 3:05 AM |
| Wednesday, 4 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 3 Jun 2003, 2:47 PM | 4 Jun 2003, 3:32 PM |
| Thursday, 3 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 3 Jul 2003, 1:17 AM | 4 Jul 2003, 12:46 AM |
| Saturday, 2 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 1 Aug 2003, 9:26 AM | 2 Aug 2003, 7:49 AM |
| Sunday, 31 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 30 Aug 2003, 4:28 PM | 31 Aug 2003, 2:01 PM |
| Monday, 29 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 28 Sept 2003, 11:36 PM | 29 Sept 2003, 8:39 PM |
| Tuesday, 28 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 28 Oct 2003, 7:51 AM | 29 Oct 2003, 4:46 AM |
| Thursday, 27 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 26 Nov 2003, 5:51 PM | 27 Nov 2003, 3:04 PM |
| Friday, 26 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 26 Dec 2003, 5:58 AM | 27 Dec 2003, 3:58 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 2003?
There are 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2003.