Vinayaka Chaturthi 2009
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2009 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 30 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 29 Jan 2009, 6:00 PM | 30 Jan 2009, 6:38 PM |
| Saturday, 28 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 28 Feb 2009, 7:19 AM | 1 Mar 2009, 6:32 AM |
| Monday, 30 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 29 Mar 2009, 5:22 PM | 30 Mar 2009, 3:24 PM |
| Tuesday, 28 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 28 Apr 2009, 1:07 AM | 28 Apr 2009, 10:23 PM |
| Wednesday, 27 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 27 May 2009, 7:44 AM | 28 May 2009, 4:39 AM |
| Friday, 26 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 25 Jun 2009, 2:19 PM | 26 Jun 2009, 11:16 AM |
| Saturday, 25 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 24 Jul 2009, 9:46 PM | 25 Jul 2009, 7:10 PM |
| Sunday, 23 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 23 Aug 2009, 6:57 AM | 24 Aug 2009, 5:11 AM |
| Tuesday, 22 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 21 Sept 2009, 6:41 PM | 22 Sept 2009, 6:09 PM |
| Thursday, 22 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 21 Oct 2009, 9:38 AM | 22 Oct 2009, 10:32 AM |
| Friday, 20 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 20 Nov 2009, 3:51 AM | 21 Nov 2009, 6:01 AM |
| Sunday, 20 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 20 Dec 2009, 12:16 AM | 21 Dec 2009, 3:01 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 2009?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2009.