Vinayaka Chaturthi 2004
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2004 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 25 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 24 Jan 2004, 8:19 PM | 25 Jan 2004, 7:36 PM |
| Tuesday, 24 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 23 Feb 2004, 12:46 PM | 24 Feb 2004, 1:31 PM |
| Thursday, 25 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 24 Mar 2004, 6:40 AM | 25 Mar 2004, 8:37 AM |
| Friday, 23 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 23 Apr 2004, 12:47 AM | 24 Apr 2004, 3:18 AM |
| Sunday, 23 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 22 May 2004, 5:46 PM | 23 May 2004, 8:09 PM |
| Tuesday, 22 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 21 Jun 2004, 8:43 AM | 22 Jun 2004, 10:26 AM |
| Wednesday, 21 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 20 Jul 2004, 9:25 PM | 21 Jul 2004, 10:11 PM |
| Friday, 20 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 19 Aug 2004, 8:11 AM | 20 Aug 2004, 7:51 AM |
| Saturday, 18 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 17 Sept 2004, 5:33 PM | 18 Sept 2004, 4:06 PM |
| Sunday, 17 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 17 Oct 2004, 2:09 AM | 17 Oct 2004, 11:43 PM |
| Tuesday, 16 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15 Nov 2004, 10:43 AM | 16 Nov 2004, 7:38 AM |
| Wednesday, 15 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 14 Dec 2004, 7:58 PM | 15 Dec 2004, 4:46 PM |
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 2004?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2004.