Vinayaka Chaturthi 2010
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2010 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 19 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 18 Jan 2010, 8:45 PM | 19 Jan 2010, 11:14 PM |
| Thursday, 18 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 17 Feb 2010, 3:07 PM | 18 Feb 2010, 4:42 PM |
| Friday, 19 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 19 Mar 2010, 6:08 AM | 20 Mar 2010, 6:33 AM |
| Sunday, 18 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 17 Apr 2010, 5:44 PM | 18 Apr 2010, 4:56 PM |
| Monday, 17 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 17 May 2010, 2:30 AM | 18 May 2010, 12:38 AM |
| Wednesday, 16 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15 Jun 2010, 9:20 AM | 16 Jun 2010, 6:37 AM |
| Thursday, 15 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 14 Jul 2010, 3:18 PM | 15 Jul 2010, 12:05 PM |
| Friday, 13 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 12 Aug 2010, 9:31 PM | 13 Aug 2010, 6:18 PM |
| Saturday, 11 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 11 Sept 2010, 5:14 AM | 12 Sept 2010, 2:33 AM |
| Monday, 11 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 10 Oct 2010, 3:36 PM | 11 Oct 2010, 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday, 9 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 9 Nov 2010, 5:25 AM | 10 Nov 2010, 5:12 AM |
| Thursday, 9 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 8 Dec 2010, 10:39 PM | 9 Dec 2010, 11:47 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 2010?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2010.