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Pausha Shukla Paksha

Vinayaka Chaturthi 2027विनायक चतुर्थी

Vinayaka Chaturthi is a monthly fasting day observed on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi honoring Lord Ganesha's wisdom and guidance.

Next occurrence · New Delhi (28.6139° N, 77.2090° E)

Tuesday, 12 January 2027

One of 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi observances in 2027 — full list below.

Samvat

Vikram 2083 · Shaka 1948

Tradition harmony

All regional traditions Chakra tracks agree on this date:

North (Purnimanta)
12 Jan 2027
South (Amanta)
12 Jan 2027
Tamil
12 Jan 2027
Bengali
12 Jan 2027
ISKCON
12 Jan 2027
Smarta
12 Jan 2027

Tithi window

Begins 11 Jan, 9:29 am

Ends 12 Jan, 11:30 am

Abhijit Muhurta

12:08 pm – 12:50 pm

Universal auspicious midday span

Masa note

Nija (Shuddha) Pausha

No intercalary month interference this year.

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  • 14 ThuMakar Sankranti →Makara Sankranti marks the Sun's entry into the sidereal sign of Capricorn and the start of its northward course.

Also this month: Ekadashi (2), Pradosh Vrat (2), Masik Shivratri (1), Amavasya (1), Vinayaka Chaturthi (1), Masik Durga Ashtami (1), Purnima (1), Satyanarayan Puja (1), Sankashti Chaturthi (1).

Local horizon calculations

City-wise timings

CityLocal dateTithi window (local)vs. New Delhi
New Delhi12 Jan 20279:29 am – 12 Jan, 11:30 amSame day
Varanasi12 Jan 20279:29 am – 12 Jan, 11:30 amSame day
Mumbai12 Jan 20279:29 am – 12 Jan, 11:30 amSame day
Bengaluru12 Jan 20279:29 am – 12 Jan, 11:30 amSame day
Kolkata12 Jan 20279:29 am – 12 Jan, 11:30 amSame day
Chennai12 Jan 20279:29 am – 12 Jan, 11:30 amSame day
London11 Jan 20273:59 am – 12 Jan, 6:00 amDiffers
San Francisco11 Jan 20277:59 pm – 11 Jan, 10:00 pmDiffers

Tithi window shown in each city’s own local time — the underlying instant is the same worldwide.

12 observances in 2027 · New Delhi

DateNameTithi window
Tuesday, 12 January 2027Featured aboveVinayaka Chaturthi9:29 am – 12 Jan, 11:30 am
Wednesday, 10 February 2027Vinayaka Chaturthi2:20 am – 11 Feb, 3:05 am
Friday, 12 March 2027Vinayaka Chaturthi3:38 pm – 12 Mar, 2:58 pm
Saturday, 10 April 2027Vinayaka Chaturthi1:32 am – 11:40 pm
Monday, 10 May 2027Vinayaka Chaturthi9:04 am – 10 May, 6:23 am
Tuesday, 8 June 2027Vinayaka Chaturthi3:26 pm – 8 Jun, 12:22 pm
Wednesday, 7 July 2027Vinayaka Chaturthi9:49 pm – 7 Jul, 6:45 pm
Thursday, 5 August 2027Vinayaka Chaturthi5:09 am – 6 Aug, 2:28 am
Saturday, 4 September 2027Vinayaka Chaturthi2:20 pm – 4 Sept, 12:26 pm
Sunday, 3 October 2027Vinayaka Chaturthi2:09 am – 4 Oct, 1:29 am
Tuesday, 2 November 2027Vinayaka Chaturthi5:16 pm – 2 Nov, 6:03 pm
Thursday, 2 December 2027Vinayaka Chaturthi11:40 am – 2 Dec, 1:44 pm

Vinayaka Chaturthi, also known as Varad Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a monthly fasting day observed on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the waxing fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of each Hindu lunar month. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha in His form as the bestower of boons (Varada Vinayaka).

Unlike Sankashti Chaturthi which is celebrated during the waning moon and broken after late night moonrise, Vinayaka Chaturthi is observed during midday. Devotees observe a fast from morning and perform Madhyahna Ganesha Puja around solar noon, offering red flowers, modaks, and steamed laddoos to the deity.

Devotees recite the Ganesha Atharvashirsha and seek blessings for intellect (buddhi), wisdom, and smooth commencement of new enterprises. While observed every month, the Vinayaka Chaturthi falling in the month of Bhadrapada is celebrated worldwide as the monumental ten-day festival of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Multi-year archive

Vinayaka Chaturthi in other years