Chaturthi Dates 2021
The most celebrated Chaturthi of the year is Ganesh Chaturthi, falling in the month of Bhadrapada, which marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is observed with grand festivities across India.
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| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jan 2021 | — |
Begins: 02-Jan-2021 09:11 AM Saturday
Ends: 03-Jan-2021 08:24 AM Sunday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Cancer 23.8°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 17 Jan 2021 | — |
Begins: 16-Jan-2021 07:46 AM Saturday
Ends: 17-Jan-2021 08:09 AM Sunday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 8.0°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 01 Feb 2021 | — |
Begins: 31-Jan-2021 08:26 PM Sunday
Ends: 01-Feb-2021 06:26 PM Monday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Leo 23.8°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 15 Feb 2021 | — |
Begins: 15-Feb-2021 01:59 AM Monday
Ends: 16-Feb-2021 03:37 AM Tuesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Pisces 8.2°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 02 Mar 2021 | — |
Begins: 02-Mar-2021 05:47 AM Tuesday
Ends: 03-Mar-2021 03:00 AM Wednesday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Virgo 23.5°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 17 Mar 2021 | — |
Begins: 16-Mar-2021 08:59 PM Tuesday
Ends: 17-Mar-2021 11:29 PM Wednesday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Aries 8.1°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
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| 01 Apr 2021 | — |
Begins: 31-Mar-2021 02:07 PM Wednesday
Ends: 01-Apr-2021 11:01 AM Thursday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Libra 22.7°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 16 Apr 2021 | — |
Begins: 15-Apr-2021 03:27 PM Thursday
Ends: 16-Apr-2021 06:06 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Taurus 7.5°
Krittika (Pada 4)
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| 30 Apr 2021 | — |
Begins: 29-Apr-2021 10:11 PM Thursday
Ends: 30-Apr-2021 07:11 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Scorpio 21.4°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 15 May 2021 | — |
Begins: 15-May-2021 08:00 AM Saturday
Ends: 16-May-2021 10:01 AM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Gemini 6.3°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 29 May 2021 | — |
Begins: 29-May-2021 06:35 AM Saturday
Ends: 30-May-2021 04:04 AM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 19.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 13 Jun 2021 | — |
Begins: 13-Jun-2021 09:40 PM Sunday
Ends: 14-Jun-2021 10:34 PM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Cancer 4.7°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 27 Jun 2021 | — |
Begins: 27-Jun-2021 03:55 PM Sunday
Ends: 28-Jun-2021 02:17 PM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 17.8°
Shravana (Pada 3)
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| 14 Jul 2021 | — |
Begins: 13-Jul-2021 08:24 AM Tuesday
Ends: 14-Jul-2021 08:03 AM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Leo 2.8°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 27 Jul 2021 | — |
Begins: 27-Jul-2021 02:56 AM Tuesday
Ends: 28-Jul-2021 02:29 AM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 15.9°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 12 Aug 2021 | — |
Begins: 11-Aug-2021 04:54 PM Wednesday
Ends: 12-Aug-2021 03:25 PM Thursday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Virgo 0.8°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 26 Aug 2021 | — |
Begins: 25-Aug-2021 04:20 PM Wednesday
Ends: 26-Aug-2021 05:15 PM Thursday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Pisces 14.3°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 10 Sep 2021 | Ganesh Chaturthi |
Begins: 10-Sep-2021 12:18 AM Friday
Ends: 10-Sep-2021 09:58 PM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Virgo 29.1°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 25 Sep 2021 | — |
Begins: 24-Sep-2021 08:31 AM Friday
Ends: 25-Sep-2021 10:37 AM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Aries 13.1°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 09 Oct 2021 | — |
Begins: 09-Oct-2021 07:49 AM Saturday
Ends: 10-Oct-2021 04:56 AM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Libra 27.8°
Vishakha (Pada 3)
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| 24 Oct 2021 | — |
Begins: 24-Oct-2021 03:03 AM Sunday
Ends: 25-Oct-2021 05:45 AM Monday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Taurus 12.5°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 08 Nov 2021 | — |
Begins: 07-Nov-2021 04:22 PM Sunday
Ends: 08-Nov-2021 01:17 PM Monday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Scorpio 27.1°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
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| 23 Nov 2021 | — |
Begins: 22-Nov-2021 10:28 PM Monday
Ends: 24-Nov-2021 12:57 AM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Gemini 12.4°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 07 Dec 2021 | — |
Begins: 07-Dec-2021 02:32 AM Tuesday
Ends: 07-Dec-2021 11:41 PM Tuesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 26.8°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 23 Dec 2021 | — |
Begins: 22-Dec-2021 04:54 PM Wednesday
Ends: 23-Dec-2021 06:29 PM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Cancer 12.6°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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Chaturthi – Significance, Types & Rituals
What is Chaturthi?
Chaturthi is the 4th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. Both are dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
What is the difference between Sankashti Chaturthi and Vinayaka Chaturthi?
Sankashti Chaturthi falls on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi each month. Vinayaka Chaturthi falls on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi. The annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival is the Vinayaka Chaturthi of the Bhadrapada month.
What rituals are performed on Chaturthi?
Devotees offer modaks, durva grass, red flowers, and coconut to Lord Ganesha. Mantras such as the Ganesh Atharvashirsha are recited. On Sankashti Chaturthi, the fast is broken only after sighting the moon in the evening.
Which Chaturthi is the most auspicious?
Ganesh Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi) is the most celebrated, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha. Among Sankashti Chaturthis, Angaraki Chaturthi — falling on a Tuesday — is considered the most powerful.
Why is Lord Ganesha worshipped on Chaturthi?
According to Hindu tradition, the 4th tithi is the day of Lord Ganesha. As the remover of obstacles and the god of new beginnings, Ganesha is worshipped on Chaturthi to seek blessings before any important task or journey.