Vinayaka Chaturthi 2005
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2005 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 13 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 13 Jan 2005, 6:37 AM | 14 Jan 2005, 3:53 AM |
| Saturday, 12 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 11 Feb 2005, 7:02 PM | 12 Feb 2005, 5:18 PM |
| Monday, 14 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 13 Mar 2005, 9:11 AM | 14 Mar 2005, 8:43 AM |
| Tuesday, 12 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 12 Apr 2005, 12:36 AM | 13 Apr 2005, 1:23 AM |
| Thursday, 12 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 11 May 2005, 4:39 PM | 12 May 2005, 6:25 PM |
| Saturday, 11 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 10 Jun 2005, 8:47 AM | 11 Jun 2005, 11:09 AM |
| Sunday, 10 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 10 Jul 2005, 12:35 AM | 11 Jul 2005, 3:01 AM |
| Tuesday, 9 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 8 Aug 2005, 3:36 PM | 9 Aug 2005, 5:32 PM |
| Wednesday, 7 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 7 Sept 2005, 5:22 AM | 8 Sept 2005, 6:17 AM |
| Friday, 7 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 6 Oct 2005, 5:31 PM | 7 Oct 2005, 5:07 PM |
| Saturday, 5 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 5 Nov 2005, 4:05 AM | 6 Nov 2005, 2:26 AM |
| Monday, 5 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 4 Dec 2005, 1:38 PM | 5 Dec 2005, 11:03 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 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 2005?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2005.