Vinayaka Chaturthi 2011
All 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2011 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 8 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 7 Jan 2011, 6:15 PM | 8 Jan 2011, 8:23 PM |
| Monday, 7 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 6 Feb 2011, 2:32 PM | 7 Feb 2011, 5:06 PM |
| Wednesday, 9 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 8 Mar 2011, 9:44 AM | 9 Mar 2011, 12:06 PM |
| Thursday, 7 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 7 Apr 2011, 2:31 AM | 8 Apr 2011, 4:07 AM |
| Saturday, 7 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 6 May 2011, 4:07 PM | 7 May 2011, 4:33 PM |
| Sunday, 5 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 5 Jun 2011, 2:27 AM | 6 Jun 2011, 1:34 AM |
| Tuesday, 5 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 4 Jul 2011, 10:07 AM | 5 Jul 2011, 8:03 AM |
| Wednesday, 3 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 2 Aug 2011, 4:15 PM | 3 Aug 2011, 1:22 PM |
| Thursday, 1 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 31 Aug 2011, 10:15 PM | 1 Sept 2011, 7:02 PM |
| Friday, 30 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 30 Sept 2011, 5:33 AM | 1 Oct 2011, 2:29 AM |
| Sunday, 30 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 29 Oct 2011, 3:12 PM | 30 Oct 2011, 12:47 PM |
| Monday, 28 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 28 Nov 2011, 3:45 AM | 29 Nov 2011, 2:19 AM |
| Wednesday, 28 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 27 Dec 2011, 7:06 PM | 28 Dec 2011, 6:53 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 2011?
There are 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2011.