Vinayaka Chaturthi 2018
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2018 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 21 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 20 Jan 2018, 2:11 PM | 21 Jan 2018, 3:33 PM |
| Monday, 19 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 19 Feb 2018, 5:17 AM | 20 Feb 2018, 5:15 AM |
| Wednesday, 21 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 20 Mar 2018, 4:50 PM | 21 Mar 2018, 3:28 PM |
| Thursday, 19 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 19 Apr 2018, 1:29 AM | 19 Apr 2018, 11:08 PM |
| Friday, 18 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 18 May 2018, 8:24 AM | 19 May 2018, 5:28 AM |
| Sunday, 17 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 16 Jun 2018, 2:46 PM | 17 Jun 2018, 11:39 AM |
| Monday, 16 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15 Jul 2018, 9:35 PM | 16 Jul 2018, 6:40 PM |
| Tuesday, 14 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 14 Aug 2018, 5:45 AM | 15 Aug 2018, 3:27 AM |
| Thursday, 13 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 12 Sept 2018, 4:07 PM | 13 Sept 2018, 2:51 PM |
| Friday, 12 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 12 Oct 2018, 5:28 AM | 13 Oct 2018, 5:35 AM |
| Sunday, 11 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 10 Nov 2018, 10:12 PM | 11 Nov 2018, 11:44 PM |
| Tuesday, 11 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 10 Dec 2018, 5:50 PM | 11 Dec 2018, 8:22 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 2018?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2018.