Vinayaka Chaturthi 2012
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2012 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 27 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 26 Jan 2012, 12:41 PM | 27 Jan 2012, 1:47 PM |
| Sunday, 26 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 25 Feb 2012, 7:39 AM | 26 Feb 2012, 9:50 AM |
| Monday, 26 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 26 Mar 2012, 2:47 AM | 27 Mar 2012, 5:28 AM |
| Wednesday, 25 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 24 Apr 2012, 8:36 PM | 25 Apr 2012, 10:59 PM |
| Friday, 25 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 24 May 2012, 11:49 AM | 25 May 2012, 1:15 PM |
| Saturday, 23 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 22 Jun 2012, 11:54 PM | 24 Jun 2012, 12:05 AM |
| Monday, 23 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 22 Jul 2012, 9:14 AM | 23 Jul 2012, 8:12 AM |
| Tuesday, 21 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 20 Aug 2012, 4:50 PM | 21 Aug 2012, 2:49 PM |
| Wednesday, 19 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 18 Sept 2012, 11:57 PM | 19 Sept 2012, 9:15 PM |
| Thursday, 18 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 18 Oct 2012, 7:43 AM | 19 Oct 2012, 4:40 AM |
| Saturday, 17 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 16 Nov 2012, 4:55 PM | 17 Nov 2012, 1:54 PM |
| Sunday, 16 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 16 Dec 2012, 3:59 AM | 17 Dec 2012, 1:29 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 2012?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2012.