Ganesh Chaturthi 2024
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. It is believed that Ganesha was born on Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Chaturthi in the afternoon, on Monday, in Swati Nakshatra and Singh Lagna. That's why this Chaturthi is called Main Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi. It is also famous as Kalank Chaturthi and according to folk tradition, it is also known as Danda Chauth. There are two Chaturthi Tithis in every lunar month in the Hindu calendar. The Chaturthi that falls in the Krishna Paksha after the full moon is called Sankashti Chaturthi and the Chaturthi that falls in the Shukla Paksha after Amavasya is called Vinayaka Chaturthi. The festival of Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated in the northern and southern states of India. The word Sankashti is derived from the Sanskrit language which means 'getting rid of difficult times'.
The festival of Sankashti Chaturthi / Sankathara Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees worship Lord Ganesha on this day to overcome their bad times and difficulties in life. This festival is celebrated every month on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha. It is also known as Sankat Hara Chaturthi in the state of Tamil Nadu.
The main Vinayaka Chaturthi falls in the month of Bhadrapada, though Vinayaka Chaturthi falls in every month. Vinayaka Chaturthi of Bhadrapada month is called 'Ganesh Chaturthi'. Ganesh Chaturthi is a very auspicious festival of Hindus which is celebrated all over the world including India. Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is one of the most auspicious festivals of Hindus, it is celebrated with full devotion. 'Lord Shri Ganeshji' is the symbol of prosperity, knowledge, and good fortune. This festival is celebrated with full enthusiasm and passion for 11 days all over India. Here is the list of Sankashti Chaturthi and Vinayaka Chaturthi coming in 2024.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 January
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Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Chaturthi Tithi |
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14 January |
Sunday |
Dhanishtha |
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
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29 January |
Monday |
Purva Phalguni |
Sankashti Chaturthi (Moon Rising - 9:32 PM) |
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 February
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Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Chaturthi Tithi |
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13 February |
Tuesday |
Uttara Bhadrapada |
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
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28 February |
Wednesday |
Hasta |
Sankashti Chaturthi (Moon Rising - 9:56 PM) |
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 March
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Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Chaturthi Tithi |
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13 March |
Wednesday |
Ashwini |
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
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28 March |
Thursday |
Swati |
Sankashti Chaturthi (Moon Rising - 9:37 PM) |
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 April
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Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Chaturthi Tithi |
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12 April |
Friday |
Rohini |
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
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27 April |
Saturday |
Jyeshtha |
Sankashti Chaturthi (Moon Rising - 10:26 PM) |
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 May
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Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Chaturthi Tithi |
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11 May |
Saturday |
Mrigashira |
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
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26 May |
Sunday |
Moola |
Sankashti Chaturthi (Moon Rising - 10:16 PM) |
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 June
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Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Chaturthi Tithi |
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10 June |
Monday |
Pushya |
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
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25 June |
Tuesday |
Shravana |
Sankashti Chaturthi (Moon Rising - 10:37 PM) |
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 July
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Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Chaturthi Tithi |
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9 July |
Tuesday |
Ashlesha |
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
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24 July |
Wednesday |
Shatabhisha |
Sankashti Chaturthi (Moon Rising - 9:53 PM) |
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 August
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Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Chaturthi Tithi |
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8 August |
Thursday |
Uttara Phalguni |
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
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22 August |
Thursday |
Uttara Bhadrapada |
Sankashti Chaturthi (Moon Rising - 9:04 PM) |
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 September
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Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Chaturthi Tithi |
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7 September |
Saturday |
Chitra |
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
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21 September |
Saturday |
Bharani |
Sankashti Chaturthi (Moon Rising - 8:59 PM) |
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 October
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Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Chaturthi Tithi |
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6 October |
Sunday |
Vishakha |
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
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20 October |
Sunday |
Krittika |
Sankashti Chaturthi (Moon Rising - 8:28 PM) |
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 November
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Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Chaturthi Tithi |
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5 November |
Tuesday |
Jyeshtha |
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
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18 November |
Monday |
Mrigashira |
Sankashti Chaturthi (Moon Rising - 8:09 PM) |
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 December
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Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Chaturthi Tithi |
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5 December |
Thursday |
Uttarasadha |
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
|
18 December |
Wednesday |
Pushya |
Sankashti Chaturthi (Moon Rising - 8:58 PM) |
Conclusion
Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat is such a fast that is observed for the long life and prosperity of the children. According to the Hindu calendar, Sankashti Chaturthi fast should be observed every year on the Chaturthi day of Krishna Paksha of Magh month. Apart from Sankat Chauth, which is also called Sankashti Chaturthi, Tilkut, and Magh Chaturthi, it is believed that worshiping Lord Ganesha on the day of Sankashti Chaturthi brings an end to suffering, and all the problems in the life of children also end. It is believed about Vinayaka Chaturthi that due to its effect, the obstacles coming in life are removed. Apart from this, by observing this fast methodically, the wishes are fulfilled. Worshiping Ganapati on this day brings happiness, prosperity, wealth as well as knowledge and wisdom. Through online astrological consultation, you can get detailed information about the importance and worship methods of Sankashti Chaturthi and Vinayaka Chaturthi.
