Vinayaka Chaturthi 2006
All 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2006 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 3 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 2 Jan 2006, 11:01 PM | 3 Jan 2006, 7:59 PM |
| Wednesday, 1 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 1 Feb 2006, 8:56 AM | 2 Feb 2006, 5:55 AM |
| Friday, 3 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 2 Mar 2006, 7:41 PM | 3 Mar 2006, 5:08 PM |
| Saturday, 1 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 1 Apr 2006, 7:15 AM | 2 Apr 2006, 5:31 AM |
| Monday, 1 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 30 Apr 2006, 7:38 PM | 1 May 2006, 7:01 PM |
| Wednesday, 31 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 30 May 2006, 9:03 AM | 31 May 2006, 9:43 AM |
| Thursday, 29 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 28 Jun 2006, 11:45 PM | 30 Jun 2006, 1:36 AM |
| Saturday, 29 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 28 Jul 2006, 3:43 PM | 29 Jul 2006, 6:16 PM |
| Monday, 28 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 27 Aug 2006, 8:19 AM | 28 Aug 2006, 10:52 AM |
| Tuesday, 26 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 26 Sept 2006, 12:33 AM | 27 Sept 2006, 2:25 AM |
| Thursday, 26 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 25 Oct 2006, 3:29 PM | 26 Oct 2006, 4:13 PM |
| Friday, 24 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 24 Nov 2006, 4:41 AM | 25 Nov 2006, 4:12 AM |
| Sunday, 24 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 23 Dec 2006, 4:18 PM | 24 Dec 2006, 2:43 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 2006?
There are 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2006.