Vinayaka Chaturthi 2021
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2021 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 17 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 16 Jan 2021, 7:46 AM | 17 Jan 2021, 8:08 AM |
| Monday, 15 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15 Feb 2021, 1:59 AM | 16 Feb 2021, 3:37 AM |
| Wednesday, 17 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 16 Mar 2021, 8:59 PM | 17 Mar 2021, 11:29 PM |
| Friday, 16 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15 Apr 2021, 3:27 PM | 16 Apr 2021, 6:06 PM |
| Sunday, 16 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15 May 2021, 8:00 AM | 16 May 2021, 10:01 AM |
| Monday, 14 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 13 Jun 2021, 9:40 PM | 14 Jun 2021, 10:34 PM |
| Wednesday, 14 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 13 Jul 2021, 8:24 AM | 14 Jul 2021, 8:02 AM |
| Thursday, 12 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 11 Aug 2021, 4:54 PM | 12 Aug 2021, 3:25 PM |
| Friday, 10 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 10 Sept 2021, 12:18 AM | 10 Sept 2021, 9:58 PM |
| Saturday, 9 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 9 Oct 2021, 7:49 AM | 10 Oct 2021, 4:55 AM |
| Monday, 8 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 7 Nov 2021, 4:22 PM | 8 Nov 2021, 1:17 PM |
| Tuesday, 7 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 7 Dec 2021, 2:32 AM | 7 Dec 2021, 11:41 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 2021?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2021.