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Vinayaka Chaturthi 2028विनायक 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)

Saturday, 1 January 2028

One of 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi observances in 2028 — full list below.

Tradition harmony

All regional traditions Chakra tracks agree on this date:

North (Purnimanta)
1 Jan 2028
South (Amanta)
1 Jan 2028
Tamil
1 Jan 2028
Bengali
1 Jan 2028
ISKCON
1 Jan 2028
Smarta
1 Jan 2028

Tithi window

Begins 31 Dec, 8:12 am

Ends 1 Jan, 10:56 am

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

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

Local horizon calculations

City-wise timings

CityLocal dateTithi window (local)vs. New Delhi
New Delhi1 Jan 20288:12 am – 10:56 amSame day
Varanasi1 Jan 20288:12 am – 10:56 amSame day
Mumbai1 Jan 20288:12 am – 10:56 amSame day
Bengaluru1 Jan 20288:12 am – 10:56 amSame day
Kolkata1 Jan 20288:12 am – 10:56 amSame day
Chennai1 Jan 20288:12 am – 10:56 amSame day
London30 Jan 202811:14 pm – 1:45 amDiffers
San Francisco30 Jan 20283:14 pm – 5:45 pmDiffers

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

13 observances in 2028 · New Delhi

DateNameTithi window
Saturday, 1 January 2028Featured aboveVinayaka Chaturthi8:12 am – 10:56 am
Monday, 31 January 2028Vinayaka Chaturthi4:44 am – 7:15 am
Tuesday, 29 February 2028Vinayaka Chaturthi11:03 pm – 12:43 am
Thursday, 30 March 2028Vinayaka Chaturthi1:59 pm – 2:30 pm
Friday, 28 April 2028Vinayaka Chaturthi1:28 am – 12:48 am
Sunday, 28 May 2028Vinayaka Chaturthi10:09 am – 8:23 am
Monday, 26 June 2028Vinayaka Chaturthi4:56 pm – 2:17 pm
Tuesday, 25 July 2028Vinayaka Chaturthi10:53 pm – 7:42 pm
Wednesday, 23 August 2028Vinayaka Chaturthi5:10 am – 1:56 am
Friday, 22 September 2028Vinayaka Chaturthi1:01 pm – 10:15 am
Saturday, 21 October 2028Vinayaka Chaturthi11:32 pm – 9:49 pm
Monday, 20 November 2028Vinayaka Chaturthi1:29 pm – 1:08 pm
Wednesday, 20 December 2028Vinayaka Chaturthi6:45 am – 7:46 am

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.

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Vinayaka Chaturthi in other years