Vinayaka Chaturthi 2015
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2015 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 23 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 23 Jan 2015, 8:21 AM | 24 Jan 2015, 5:15 AM |
| Sunday, 22 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 21 Feb 2015, 6:31 PM | 22 Feb 2015, 3:39 PM |
| Monday, 23 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 23 Mar 2015, 5:26 AM | 24 Mar 2015, 3:12 AM |
| Wednesday, 22 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 21 Apr 2015, 5:05 PM | 22 Apr 2015, 3:49 PM |
| Friday, 22 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 21 May 2015, 5:39 AM | 22 May 2015, 5:36 AM |
| Saturday, 20 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 19 Jun 2015, 7:29 PM | 20 Jun 2015, 8:42 PM |
| Monday, 20 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 19 Jul 2015, 10:46 AM | 20 Jul 2015, 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday, 18 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 18 Aug 2015, 3:14 AM | 19 Aug 2015, 5:53 AM |
| Thursday, 17 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 16 Sept 2015, 8:01 PM | 17 Sept 2015, 10:20 PM |
| Saturday, 17 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 16 Oct 2015, 12:00 PM | 17 Oct 2015, 1:24 PM |
| Sunday, 15 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15 Nov 2015, 2:24 AM | 16 Nov 2015, 2:36 AM |
| Tuesday, 15 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 14 Dec 2015, 3:01 PM | 15 Dec 2015, 2:01 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 2015?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2015.