Vinayaka Chaturthi 2014
All 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2014 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 4 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 4 Jan 2014, 5:31 AM | 5 Jan 2014, 2:27 AM |
| Monday, 3 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 2 Feb 2014, 4:54 PM | 3 Feb 2014, 2:34 PM |
| Tuesday, 4 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 4 Mar 2014, 5:59 AM | 5 Mar 2014, 4:48 AM |
| Thursday, 3 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 2 Apr 2014, 8:32 PM | 3 Apr 2014, 8:38 PM |
| Saturday, 3 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 2 May 2014, 12:03 PM | 3 May 2014, 1:18 PM |
| Sunday, 1 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 1 Jun 2014, 3:59 AM | 2 Jun 2014, 6:04 AM |
| Tuesday, 1 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 30 Jun 2014, 7:56 PM | 1 Jul 2014, 10:23 PM |
| Thursday, 31 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 30 Jul 2014, 11:29 AM | 31 Jul 2014, 1:46 PM |
| Friday, 29 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 29 Aug 2014, 2:10 AM | 30 Aug 2014, 3:42 AM |
| Sunday, 28 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 27 Sept 2014, 3:27 PM | 28 Sept 2014, 3:48 PM |
| Monday, 27 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 27 Oct 2014, 3:04 AM | 28 Oct 2014, 2:06 AM |
| Wednesday, 26 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 25 Nov 2014, 1:17 PM | 26 Nov 2014, 11:10 AM |
| Thursday, 25 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 24 Dec 2014, 10:46 PM | 25 Dec 2014, 7:55 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 2014?
There are 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2014.