Chaturthi Dates 2020
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 | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 13-Jan-2020 05:33 PM Monday
Ends: 14-Jan-2020 02:50 PM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Leo 4.6°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 28-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 28-Jan-2020 08:22 AM Tuesday
Ends: 29-Jan-2020 10:46 AM Wednesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 19.5°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
|
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| 12-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 12-Feb-2020 02:54 AM Wednesday
Ends: 12-Feb-2020 11:40 PM Wednesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Virgo 4.5°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 27-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 27-Feb-2020 04:12 AM Thursday
Ends: 28-Feb-2020 06:45 AM Friday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Pisces 19.6°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 12-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 12-Mar-2020 12:00 PM Thursday
Ends: 13-Mar-2020 08:51 AM Friday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Libra 4.0°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 27-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 27-Mar-2020 10:13 PM Friday
Ends: 29-Mar-2020 12:18 AM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Aries 19.3°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 10-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 10-Apr-2020 09:33 PM Friday
Ends: 11-Apr-2020 07:02 PM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 3.1°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
|
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| 26-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 26-Apr-2020 01:23 PM Sunday
Ends: 27-Apr-2020 02:30 PM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Taurus 18.4°
Rohini (Pada 3)
|
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| 10-May-2020 |
Begins: 10-May-2020 08:05 AM Sunday
Ends: 11-May-2020 06:36 AM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 1.7°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 26-May-2020 |
Begins: 26-May-2020 01:18 AM Tuesday
Ends: 27-May-2020 01:09 AM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Gemini 16.9°
Ardra (Pada 4)
|
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| 08-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 08-Jun-2020 07:57 PM Monday
Ends: 09-Jun-2020 07:40 PM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 0.1°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
|
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| 24-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 24-Jun-2020 10:14 AM Wednesday
Ends: 25-Jun-2020 08:48 AM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Cancer 15.0°
Pushya (Pada 4)
|
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| 08-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 08-Jul-2020 09:20 AM Wednesday
Ends: 09-Jul-2020 10:12 AM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 28.3°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
|
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| 23-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 23-Jul-2020 05:03 PM Thursday
Ends: 24-Jul-2020 02:34 PM Friday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Leo 12.9°
Magha (Pada 4)
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| 07-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 07-Aug-2020 12:16 AM Friday
Ends: 08-Aug-2020 02:07 AM Saturday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 26.6°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
|
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| 21-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 21-Aug-2020 11:03 PM Friday
Ends: 22-Aug-2020 07:57 PM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Virgo 10.9°
Hasta (Pada 1)
|
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| 05-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 05-Sep-2020 04:40 PM Saturday
Ends: 06-Sep-2020 07:08 PM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Pisces 25.2°
Revati (Pada 3)
|
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| 20-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 20-Sep-2020 05:39 AM Sunday
Ends: 21-Sep-2020 02:27 AM Monday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Libra 9.3°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 05-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 05-Oct-2020 10:03 AM Monday
Ends: 06-Oct-2020 12:33 PM Tuesday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Aries 24.2°
Bharani (Pada 4)
|
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| 19-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 19-Oct-2020 02:08 PM Monday
Ends: 20-Oct-2020 11:19 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 8.3°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
|
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| 04-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 04-Nov-2020 03:26 AM Wednesday
Ends: 05-Nov-2020 05:16 AM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Taurus 23.8°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
|
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| 18-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 18-Nov-2020 01:17 AM Wednesday
Ends: 18-Nov-2020 11:16 PM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 7.8°
Mula (Pada 3)
|
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| 03-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 03-Dec-2020 07:28 PM Thursday
Ends: 04-Dec-2020 08:05 PM Friday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Gemini 23.7°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 17-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 17-Dec-2020 03:18 PM Thursday
Ends: 18-Dec-2020 02:23 PM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 7.8°
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.