Vinayaka Chaturthi 2008
All 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2008 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 12 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 11 Jan 2008, 6:08 PM | 12 Jan 2008, 5:42 PM |
| Sunday, 10 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 10 Feb 2008, 5:58 AM | 11 Feb 2008, 4:15 AM |
| Tuesday, 11 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 10 Mar 2008, 3:28 PM | 11 Mar 2008, 12:44 PM |
| Wednesday, 9 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 8 Apr 2008, 11:19 PM | 9 Apr 2008, 8:05 PM |
| Thursday, 8 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 8 May 2008, 6:33 AM | 9 May 2008, 3:24 AM |
| Saturday, 7 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 6 Jun 2008, 2:16 PM | 7 Jun 2008, 11:41 AM |
| Sunday, 6 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 5 Jul 2008, 11:22 PM | 6 Jul 2008, 9:44 PM |
| Tuesday, 5 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 4 Aug 2008, 10:30 AM | 5 Aug 2008, 10:03 AM |
| Wednesday, 3 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 3 Sept 2008, 12:06 AM | 4 Sept 2008, 12:51 AM |
| Friday, 3 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 2 Oct 2008, 4:14 PM | 3 Oct 2008, 6:05 PM |
| Sunday, 2 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 1 Nov 2008, 10:36 AM | 2 Nov 2008, 1:10 PM |
| Monday, 1 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 1 Dec 2008, 6:12 AM | 2 Dec 2008, 8:50 AM |
| Wednesday, 31 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 31 Dec 2008, 1:17 AM | 1 Jan 2009, 3:12 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 2008?
There are 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2008.