Vinayaka Chaturthi 2016
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2016 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 13 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 13 Jan 2016, 2:06 AM | 14 Jan 2016, 12:05 AM |
| Friday, 12 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 11 Feb 2016, 12:03 PM | 12 Feb 2016, 9:17 AM |
| Saturday, 12 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 11 Mar 2016, 9:11 PM | 12 Mar 2016, 6:03 PM |
| Sunday, 10 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 10 Apr 2016, 5:55 AM | 11 Apr 2016, 2:54 AM |
| Tuesday, 10 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 9 May 2016, 2:52 PM | 10 May 2016, 12:30 PM |
| Wednesday, 8 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 8 Jun 2016, 12:50 AM | 8 Jun 2016, 11:35 PM |
| Friday, 8 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 7 Jul 2016, 12:37 PM | 8 Jul 2016, 12:44 PM |
| Saturday, 6 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 6 Aug 2016, 2:41 AM | 7 Aug 2016, 4:04 AM |
| Monday, 5 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 4 Sept 2016, 6:54 PM | 5 Sept 2016, 9:09 PM |
| Wednesday, 5 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 4 Oct 2016, 12:34 PM | 5 Oct 2016, 3:06 PM |
| Friday, 4 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 3 Nov 2016, 6:37 AM | 4 Nov 2016, 8:51 AM |
| Saturday, 3 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 2 Dec 2016, 11:57 PM | 4 Dec 2016, 1:24 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 2016?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2016.