Vinayaka Chaturthi 2023
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2023 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 25 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 24 Jan 2023, 3:22 PM | 25 Jan 2023, 12:34 PM |
| Thursday, 23 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 23 Feb 2023, 3:24 AM | 24 Feb 2023, 1:34 AM |
| Saturday, 25 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 24 Mar 2023, 5:00 PM | 25 Mar 2023, 4:23 PM |
| Monday, 24 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 23 Apr 2023, 7:47 AM | 24 Apr 2023, 8:25 AM |
| Tuesday, 23 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 22 May 2023, 11:19 PM | 24 May 2023, 12:58 AM |
| Thursday, 22 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 21 Jun 2023, 3:10 PM | 22 Jun 2023, 5:28 PM |
| Saturday, 22 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 21 Jul 2023, 6:58 AM | 22 Jul 2023, 9:26 AM |
| Sunday, 20 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 19 Aug 2023, 10:20 PM | 21 Aug 2023, 12:22 AM |
| Tuesday, 19 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 18 Sept 2023, 12:39 PM | 19 Sept 2023, 1:43 PM |
| Wednesday, 18 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 18 Oct 2023, 1:26 AM | 19 Oct 2023, 1:12 AM |
| Friday, 17 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 16 Nov 2023, 12:35 PM | 17 Nov 2023, 11:03 AM |
| Saturday, 16 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15 Dec 2023, 10:30 PM | 16 Dec 2023, 8:00 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 2023?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2023.