Chaturthi Dates 2028
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Dec-2027 |
Begins: 31-Dec-2027 08:12 AM Friday
Ends: 01-Jan-2028 10:56 AM Saturday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 20.9°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 14-Jan-2028 |
Begins: 14-Jan-2028 11:18 PM Friday
Ends: 15-Jan-2028 08:11 PM Saturday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Leo 5.8°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 30-Jan-2028 |
Begins: 30-Jan-2028 04:43 AM Sunday
Ends: 31-Jan-2028 07:15 AM Monday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 21.3°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 13-Feb-2028 |
Begins: 13-Feb-2028 09:41 AM Sunday
Ends: 14-Feb-2028 06:43 AM Monday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Virgo 5.7°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 28-Feb-2028 |
Begins: 28-Feb-2028 11:02 PM Monday
Ends: 01-Mar-2028 12:43 AM Wednesday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Pisces 21.4°
Revati (Pada 2)
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| 13-Mar-2028 |
Begins: 13-Mar-2028 08:40 PM Monday
Ends: 14-Mar-2028 06:24 PM Tuesday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Libra 5.3°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 29-Mar-2028 |
Begins: 29-Mar-2028 01:59 PM Wednesday
Ends: 30-Mar-2028 02:30 PM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Aries 20.9°
Bharani (Pada 3)
|
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| 12-Apr-2028 |
Begins: 12-Apr-2028 08:37 AM Wednesday
Ends: 13-Apr-2028 07:30 AM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 4.5°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
|
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| 28-Apr-2028 |
Begins: 28-Apr-2028 01:28 AM Friday
Ends: 29-Apr-2028 12:48 AM Saturday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Taurus 19.8°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 11-May-2028 |
Begins: 11-May-2028 09:53 PM Thursday
Ends: 12-May-2028 10:09 PM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 3.2°
Mula (Pada 1)
|
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| 27-May-2028 |
Begins: 27-May-2028 10:08 AM Saturday
Ends: 28-May-2028 08:22 AM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Gemini 18.2°
Ardra (Pada 4)
|
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| 10-Jun-2028 |
Begins: 10-Jun-2028 12:33 PM Saturday
Ends: 11-Jun-2028 02:03 PM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 1.7°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
|
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| 25-Jun-2028 |
Begins: 25-Jun-2028 04:55 PM Sunday
Ends: 26-Jun-2028 02:17 PM Monday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Cancer 16.2°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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| 10-Jul-2028 |
Begins: 10-Jul-2028 04:19 AM Monday
Ends: 11-Jul-2028 06:35 AM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 30.0°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
|
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| 24-Jul-2028 |
Begins: 24-Jul-2028 10:53 PM Monday
Ends: 25-Jul-2028 07:42 PM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Leo 14.0°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 08-Aug-2028 |
Begins: 08-Aug-2028 08:31 PM Tuesday
Ends: 09-Aug-2028 10:57 PM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 28.3°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
|
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| 23-Aug-2028 |
Begins: 23-Aug-2028 05:10 AM Wednesday
Ends: 24-Aug-2028 01:55 AM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Virgo 12.1°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 07-Sep-2028 |
Begins: 07-Sep-2028 12:28 PM Thursday
Ends: 08-Sep-2028 02:31 PM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Pisces 26.9°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 21-Sep-2028 |
Begins: 21-Sep-2028 01:00 PM Thursday
Ends: 22-Sep-2028 10:15 AM Friday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Libra 10.6°
Swati (Pada 2)
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| 07-Oct-2028 |
Begins: 07-Oct-2028 03:36 AM Saturday
Ends: 08-Oct-2028 04:52 AM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Aries 25.9°
Bharani (Pada 4)
|
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| 20-Oct-2028 |
Begins: 20-Oct-2028 11:32 PM Friday
Ends: 21-Oct-2028 09:49 PM Saturday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 9.6°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
|
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| 05-Nov-2028 |
Begins: 05-Nov-2028 05:34 PM Sunday
Ends: 06-Nov-2028 05:44 PM Monday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Taurus 25.3°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 19-Nov-2028 |
Begins: 19-Nov-2028 01:29 PM Sunday
Ends: 20-Nov-2028 01:07 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 9.2°
Mula (Pada 3)
|
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| 05-Dec-2028 |
Begins: 05-Dec-2028 06:05 AM Tuesday
Ends: 06-Dec-2028 05:00 AM Wednesday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Gemini 25.1°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 19-Dec-2028 |
Begins: 19-Dec-2028 06:44 AM Tuesday
Ends: 20-Dec-2028 07:45 AM Wednesday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 9.4°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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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.