Vinayaka Chaturthi 2020
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2020 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 29 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 28 Jan 2020, 8:22 AM | 29 Jan 2020, 10:46 AM |
| Thursday, 27 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 27 Feb 2020, 4:12 AM | 28 Feb 2020, 6:44 AM |
| Saturday, 28 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 27 Mar 2020, 10:12 PM | 29 Mar 2020, 12:18 AM |
| Monday, 27 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 26 Apr 2020, 1:23 PM | 27 Apr 2020, 2:30 PM |
| Tuesday, 26 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 26 May 2020, 1:18 AM | 27 May 2020, 1:09 AM |
| Thursday, 25 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 24 Jun 2020, 10:14 AM | 25 Jun 2020, 8:47 AM |
| Friday, 24 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 23 Jul 2020, 5:03 PM | 24 Jul 2020, 2:34 PM |
| Saturday, 22 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 21 Aug 2020, 11:03 PM | 22 Aug 2020, 7:57 PM |
| Sunday, 20 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 20 Sept 2020, 5:39 AM | 21 Sept 2020, 2:27 AM |
| Tuesday, 20 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 19 Oct 2020, 2:08 PM | 20 Oct 2020, 11:19 AM |
| Wednesday, 18 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 18 Nov 2020, 1:17 AM | 18 Nov 2020, 11:16 PM |
| Friday, 18 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 17 Dec 2020, 3:18 PM | 18 Dec 2020, 2:23 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 2020?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2020.