Chaturthi Dates 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2023 | — |
Begins: 10-Jan-2023 12:11 PM Tuesday
Ends: 11-Jan-2023 02:33 PM Wednesday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Leo 1.5°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 25 Jan 2023 | — |
Begins: 24-Jan-2023 03:22 PM Tuesday
Ends: 25-Jan-2023 12:34 PM Wednesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 15.9°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 09 Feb 2023 | — |
Begins: 09-Feb-2023 06:24 AM Thursday
Ends: 10-Feb-2023 08:00 AM Friday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Virgo 1.8°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 23 Feb 2023 | — |
Begins: 23-Feb-2023 03:25 AM Thursday
Ends: 24-Feb-2023 01:34 AM Friday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Pisces 15.8°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 11 Mar 2023 | — |
Begins: 10-Mar-2023 09:44 PM Friday
Ends: 11-Mar-2023 10:07 PM Saturday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Libra 1.6°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 25 Mar 2023 | — |
Begins: 24-Mar-2023 05:00 PM Friday
Ends: 25-Mar-2023 04:23 PM Saturday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Aries 15.4°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 10 Apr 2023 | — |
Begins: 09-Apr-2023 09:37 AM Sunday
Ends: 10-Apr-2023 08:38 AM Monday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Scorpio 0.9°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 24 Apr 2023 | — |
Begins: 23-Apr-2023 07:48 AM Sunday
Ends: 24-Apr-2023 08:25 AM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Taurus 14.5°
Rohini (Pada 2)
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| 09 May 2023 | — |
Begins: 08-May-2023 06:20 PM Monday
Ends: 09-May-2023 04:09 PM Tuesday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 29.5°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
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| 22 May 2023 | — |
Begins: 22-May-2023 11:19 PM Monday
Ends: 24-May-2023 12:58 AM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Gemini 13.2°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 07 Jun 2023 | — |
Begins: 07-Jun-2023 12:51 AM Wednesday
Ends: 07-Jun-2023 09:52 PM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 27.6°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 21 Jun 2023 | — |
Begins: 21-Jun-2023 03:10 PM Wednesday
Ends: 22-Jun-2023 05:28 PM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Cancer 11.6°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 06 Jul 2023 | — |
Begins: 06-Jul-2023 06:31 AM Thursday
Ends: 07-Jul-2023 03:14 AM Friday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 25.5°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
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| 22 Jul 2023 | — |
Begins: 21-Jul-2023 06:59 AM Friday
Ends: 22-Jul-2023 09:27 AM Saturday
|
Adhika Shravana | Shukla |
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Leo 9.9°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 05 Aug 2023 | — |
Begins: 04-Aug-2023 12:46 PM Friday
Ends: 05-Aug-2023 09:41 AM Saturday
|
Adhika Shravana | Krishna |
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Aquarius 23.5°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 20 Aug 2023 | — |
Begins: 19-Aug-2023 10:20 PM Saturday
Ends: 21-Aug-2023 12:22 AM Monday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Virgo 8.3°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 03 Sep 2023 | — |
Begins: 02-Sep-2023 08:50 PM Saturday
Ends: 03-Sep-2023 06:25 PM Sunday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Pisces 21.7°
Revati (Pada 2)
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| 19 Sep 2023 | Ganesh Chaturthi |
Begins: 18-Sep-2023 12:39 PM Monday
Ends: 19-Sep-2023 01:43 PM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Libra 6.9°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 02 Oct 2023 | — |
Begins: 02-Oct-2023 07:38 AM Monday
Ends: 03-Oct-2023 06:13 AM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Aries 20.4°
Bharani (Pada 3)
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| 18 Oct 2023 | — |
Begins: 18-Oct-2023 01:27 AM Wednesday
Ends: 19-Oct-2023 01:13 AM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Scorpio 6.0°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 01 Nov 2023 | — |
Begins: 31-Oct-2023 09:31 PM Tuesday
Ends: 01-Nov-2023 09:20 PM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Taurus 19.8°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 17 Nov 2023 | — |
Begins: 16-Nov-2023 12:35 PM Thursday
Ends: 17-Nov-2023 11:04 AM Friday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 5.4°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 01 Dec 2023 | — |
Begins: 30-Nov-2023 02:26 PM Thursday
Ends: 01-Dec-2023 03:33 PM Friday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Gemini 19.7°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 16 Dec 2023 | — |
Begins: 15-Dec-2023 10:31 PM Friday
Ends: 16-Dec-2023 08:01 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 5.2°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 31 Dec 2023 | — |
Begins: 30-Dec-2023 09:45 AM Saturday
Ends: 31-Dec-2023 11:57 AM Sunday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Cancer 20.0°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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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.