Vinayaka Chaturthi 2040
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2040 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Vinayaka Chaturthi: Vinayaka Chaturthi — Tuesday, 17 Jan 2040
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 17 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 16 Jan 2040, 11:14 PM | 17 Jan 2040, 9:02 PM |
| Thursday, 16 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15 Feb 2040, 12:55 PM | 16 Feb 2040, 11:56 AM |
| Friday, 16 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 16 Mar 2040, 4:19 AM | 17 Mar 2040, 4:47 AM |
| Sunday, 15 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 14 Apr 2040, 9:02 PM | 15 Apr 2040, 10:44 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 14 May 2040, 2:10 PM | 15 May 2040, 4:35 PM |
| Thursday, 14 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 13 Jun 2040, 6:41 AM | 14 Jun 2040, 9:07 AM |
| Friday, 13 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 12 Jul 2040, 9:47 PM | 13 Jul 2040, 11:43 PM |
| Sunday, 12 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 11 Aug 2040, 11:11 AM | 12 Aug 2040, 12:14 PM |
| Monday, 10 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 9 Sept 2040, 10:58 PM | 10 Sept 2040, 10:57 PM |
| Wednesday, 10 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 9 Oct 2040, 9:28 AM | 10 Oct 2040, 8:18 AM |
| Thursday, 8 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 7 Nov 2040, 7:05 PM | 8 Nov 2040, 4:51 PM |
| Friday, 7 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 7 Dec 2040, 4:19 AM | 8 Dec 2040, 1:19 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
When is the next Vinayaka Chaturthi?
The next Vinayaka Chaturthi is on Tuesday, 17 Jan. The tithi begins 16 Jan 2040, 11:14 PM and ends 17 Jan 2040, 9:02 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Vinayaka Chaturthi dates are there in 2040?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2040.