Chaturthi Dates 2024
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.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Jan-2024 |
Begins: 14-Jan-2024 08:00 AM Sunday
Ends: 15-Jan-2024 04:59 AM Monday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 5.2°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 29-Jan-2024 |
Begins: 29-Jan-2024 06:12 AM Monday
Ends: 30-Jan-2024 08:55 AM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Leo 20.4°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 12-Feb-2024 |
Begins: 12-Feb-2024 05:44 PM Monday
Ends: 13-Feb-2024 02:42 PM Tuesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Pisces 5.1°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
|
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| 28-Feb-2024 |
Begins: 28-Feb-2024 01:55 AM Wednesday
Ends: 29-Feb-2024 04:20 AM Thursday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Virgo 20.5°
Hasta (Pada 4)
|
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| 13-Mar-2024 |
Begins: 13-Mar-2024 04:04 AM Wednesday
Ends: 14-Mar-2024 01:26 AM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Aries 4.6°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
|
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| 28-Mar-2024 |
Begins: 28-Mar-2024 06:58 PM Thursday
Ends: 29-Mar-2024 08:22 PM Friday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Libra 20.1°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 11-Apr-2024 |
Begins: 11-Apr-2024 03:03 PM Thursday
Ends: 12-Apr-2024 01:12 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Taurus 3.8°
Krittika (Pada 3)
|
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| 27-Apr-2024 |
Begins: 27-Apr-2024 08:19 AM Saturday
Ends: 28-Apr-2024 08:23 AM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 19.1°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
|
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| 11-May-2024 |
Begins: 11-May-2024 02:50 AM Saturday
Ends: 12-May-2024 02:04 AM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Gemini 2.5°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
|
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| 26-May-2024 |
Begins: 26-May-2024 06:08 PM Sunday
Ends: 27-May-2024 04:55 PM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 17.5°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
|
|
| 09-Jun-2024 |
Begins: 09-Jun-2024 03:45 PM Sunday
Ends: 10-Jun-2024 04:15 PM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Cancer 0.9°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
|
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| 25-Jun-2024 |
Begins: 25-Jun-2024 01:24 AM Tuesday
Ends: 25-Jun-2024 11:12 PM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 15.6°
Shravana (Pada 2)
|
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| 09-Jul-2024 |
Begins: 09-Jul-2024 06:09 AM Tuesday
Ends: 10-Jul-2024 07:52 AM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Cancer 29.1°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
|
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| 24-Jul-2024 |
Begins: 24-Jul-2024 07:31 AM Wednesday
Ends: 25-Jul-2024 04:41 AM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 13.5°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
|
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| 07-Aug-2024 |
Begins: 07-Aug-2024 10:06 PM Wednesday
Ends: 09-Aug-2024 12:37 AM Friday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Leo 27.4°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
|
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| 22-Aug-2024 |
Begins: 22-Aug-2024 01:47 PM Thursday
Ends: 23-Aug-2024 10:40 AM Friday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Pisces 11.5°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
|
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| 06-Sep-2024 |
Begins: 06-Sep-2024 03:02 PM Friday
Ends: 07-Sep-2024 05:38 PM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Virgo 26.1°
Chitra (Pada 1)
|
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| 20-Sep-2024 |
Begins: 20-Sep-2024 09:16 PM Friday
Ends: 21-Sep-2024 06:15 PM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Aries 9.9°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
|
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| 06-Oct-2024 |
Begins: 06-Oct-2024 07:50 AM Sunday
Ends: 07-Oct-2024 09:48 AM Monday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Libra 25.1°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
|
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| 20-Oct-2024 |
Begins: 20-Oct-2024 06:47 AM Sunday
Ends: 21-Oct-2024 04:18 AM Monday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Taurus 8.9°
Krittika (Pada 4)
|
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| 04-Nov-2024 |
Begins: 04-Nov-2024 11:24 PM Monday
Ends: 06-Nov-2024 12:17 AM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 24.6°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
|
|
| 18-Nov-2024 |
Begins: 18-Nov-2024 06:57 PM Monday
Ends: 19-Nov-2024 05:29 PM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Gemini 8.5°
Ardra (Pada 1)
|
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| 04-Dec-2024 |
Begins: 04-Dec-2024 01:10 PM Wednesday
Ends: 05-Dec-2024 12:50 PM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 24.4°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
|
|
| 18-Dec-2024 |
Begins: 18-Dec-2024 10:07 AM Wednesday
Ends: 19-Dec-2024 10:04 AM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Cancer 8.5°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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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.