Chaturthi Dates 2022

Chaturthi is the 4th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of new beginnings. Chaturthi occurs twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha (Vinayaka Chaturthi) and once in the Krishna Paksha (Sankashti Chaturthi).

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.
Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Shukla Paksha
4 Days After New Moon
(Waxing Crescent)
Chaturthi Krishna moon phase
Krishna Paksha
19 Days After New Moon
(Waning Gibbous)

All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata

Date Begins / Ends Lunar Month Paksha Moon Phase Moon Position Action
05-Jan-2022
Begins: 05-Jan-2022 02:35 PM Wednesday
Ends: 06-Jan-2022 12:29 PM Thursday
Pausha Shukla Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Capricorn 26.8°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
21-Jan-2022
Begins: 21-Jan-2022 08:53 AM Friday
Ends: 22-Jan-2022 09:16 AM Saturday
Pausha Krishna Chaturthi Krishna moon phase
Leo 12.9°
Magha (Pada 4)
04-Feb-2022
Begins: 04-Feb-2022 04:38 AM Friday
Ends: 05-Feb-2022 03:47 AM Saturday
Magha Shukla Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Aquarius 26.9°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
19-Feb-2022
Begins: 19-Feb-2022 09:58 PM Saturday
Ends: 20-Feb-2022 09:06 PM Sunday
Magha Krishna Chaturthi Krishna moon phase
Virgo 12.8°
Hasta (Pada 1)
05-Mar-2022
Begins: 05-Mar-2022 08:36 PM Saturday
Ends: 06-Mar-2022 09:12 PM Sunday
Phalguna Shukla Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Pisces 26.8°
Revati (Pada 4)
21-Mar-2022
Begins: 21-Mar-2022 08:21 AM Monday
Ends: 22-Mar-2022 06:25 AM Tuesday
Phalguna Krishna Chaturthi Krishna moon phase
Libra 12.3°
Swati (Pada 2)
04-Apr-2022
Begins: 04-Apr-2022 01:55 PM Monday
Ends: 05-Apr-2022 03:45 PM Tuesday
Chaitra Shukla Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Aries 26.4°
Bharani (Pada 4)
19-Apr-2022
Begins: 19-Apr-2022 04:40 PM Tuesday
Ends: 20-Apr-2022 01:54 PM Wednesday
Chaitra Krishna Chaturthi Krishna moon phase
Scorpio 11.2°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
04-May-2022
Begins: 04-May-2022 07:33 AM Wednesday
Ends: 05-May-2022 10:01 AM Thursday
Vaisakha Shukla Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Taurus 25.4°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
18-May-2022
Begins: 18-May-2022 11:38 PM Wednesday
Ends: 19-May-2022 08:25 PM Thursday
Vaisakha Krishna Chaturthi Krishna moon phase
Sagittarius 9.6°
Mula (Pada 3)
03-Jun-2022
Begins: 03-Jun-2022 12:17 AM Friday
Ends: 04-Jun-2022 02:42 AM Saturday
Jyeshtha Shukla Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Gemini 24.0°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
17-Jun-2022
Begins: 17-Jun-2022 06:12 AM Friday
Ends: 18-Jun-2022 03:01 AM Saturday
Jyeshtha Krishna Chaturthi Krishna moon phase
Capricorn 7.7°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
02-Jul-2022
Begins: 02-Jul-2022 03:17 PM Saturday
Ends: 03-Jul-2022 05:07 PM Sunday
Ashadha Shukla Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Cancer 22.3°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
16-Jul-2022
Begins: 16-Jul-2022 01:28 PM Saturday
Ends: 17-Jul-2022 10:51 AM Sunday
Ashadha Krishna Chaturthi Krishna moon phase
Aquarius 5.6°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
01-Aug-2022
Begins: 01-Aug-2022 04:18 AM Monday
Ends: 02-Aug-2022 05:14 AM Tuesday
Shravana Shukla Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Leo 20.5°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
14-Aug-2022
Begins: 14-Aug-2022 10:37 PM Sunday
Ends: 15-Aug-2022 09:03 PM Monday
Shravana Krishna Chaturthi Krishna moon phase
Pisces 3.7°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
30-Aug-2022
Begins: 30-Aug-2022 03:33 PM Tuesday
Ends: 31-Aug-2022 03:23 PM Wednesday
Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Virgo 18.8°
Hasta (Pada 3)
13-Sep-2022
Begins: 13-Sep-2022 10:39 AM Tuesday
Ends: 14-Sep-2022 10:27 AM Wednesday
Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi Krishna moon phase
Aries 2.2°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
29-Sep-2022
Begins: 29-Sep-2022 01:28 AM Thursday
Ends: 30-Sep-2022 12:09 AM Friday
Ashvina Shukla Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Libra 17.5°
Swati (Pada 4)
13-Oct-2022
Begins: 13-Oct-2022 02:01 AM Thursday
Ends: 14-Oct-2022 03:10 AM Friday
Ashvina Krishna Chaturthi Krishna moon phase
Taurus 1.3°
Krittika (Pada 2)
28-Oct-2022
Begins: 28-Oct-2022 10:34 AM Friday
Ends: 29-Oct-2022 08:14 AM Saturday
Kartika Shukla Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Scorpio 16.6°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
11-Nov-2022
Begins: 11-Nov-2022 08:19 PM Friday
Ends: 12-Nov-2022 10:27 PM Saturday
Kartika Krishna Chaturthi Krishna moon phase
Gemini 1.0°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
26-Nov-2022
Begins: 26-Nov-2022 07:28 PM Saturday
Ends: 27-Nov-2022 04:26 PM Sunday
Margashirsha Shukla Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Sagittarius 16.1°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
11-Dec-2022
Begins: 11-Dec-2022 04:16 PM Sunday
Ends: 12-Dec-2022 06:50 PM Monday
Margashirsha Krishna Chaturthi Krishna moon phase
Cancer 1.2°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
26-Dec-2022
Begins: 26-Dec-2022 04:51 AM Monday
Ends: 27-Dec-2022 01:38 AM Tuesday
Pausha Shukla Chaturthi Shukla moon phase
Capricorn 15.9°
Shravana (Pada 2)

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.