Vinayaka Chaturthi 2013
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2013 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 15 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 14 Jan 2013, 5:07 PM | 15 Jan 2013, 3:40 PM |
| Thursday, 14 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 13 Feb 2013, 8:22 AM | 14 Feb 2013, 8:19 AM |
| Friday, 15 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15 Mar 2013, 1:23 AM | 16 Mar 2013, 2:44 AM |
| Sunday, 14 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 13 Apr 2013, 7:17 PM | 14 Apr 2013, 9:34 PM |
| Tuesday, 14 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 13 May 2013, 12:47 PM | 14 May 2013, 3:19 PM |
| Wednesday, 12 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 12 Jun 2013, 4:46 AM | 13 Jun 2013, 6:55 AM |
| Friday, 12 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 11 Jul 2013, 6:41 PM | 12 Jul 2013, 8:01 PM |
| Sunday, 11 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 10 Aug 2013, 6:33 AM | 11 Aug 2013, 6:52 AM |
| Monday, 9 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 8 Sept 2013, 4:48 PM | 9 Sept 2013, 3:59 PM |
| Tuesday, 8 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 8 Oct 2013, 1:59 AM | 9 Oct 2013, 12:04 AM |
| Thursday, 7 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 6 Nov 2013, 10:41 AM | 7 Nov 2013, 7:54 AM |
| Friday, 6 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 5 Dec 2013, 7:38 PM | 6 Dec 2013, 4:25 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 2013?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2013.