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Vinayaka Chaturthi 2032विनायक 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)

Friday, 16 January 2032

One of 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi observances in 2032 — full list below.

Tradition harmony

All regional traditions Chakra tracks agree on this date:

North (Purnimanta)
16 Jan 2032
South (Amanta)
16 Jan 2032
Tamil
16 Jan 2032
Bengali
16 Jan 2032
ISKCON
16 Jan 2032
Smarta
16 Jan 2032

Tithi window

Begins 15 Jan, 2:24 pm

Ends 16 Jan, 11:18 am

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

Local horizon calculations

City-wise timings

CityLocal dateTithi window (local)vs. New Delhi
New Delhi16 Jan 20322:24 pm – 16 Jan, 11:18 amSame day
Varanasi16 Jan 20322:24 pm – 16 Jan, 11:18 amSame day
Mumbai16 Jan 20322:24 pm – 16 Jan, 11:18 amSame day
Bengaluru16 Jan 20322:24 pm – 16 Jan, 11:18 amSame day
Kolkata16 Jan 20322:24 pm – 16 Jan, 11:18 amSame day
Chennai16 Jan 20322:24 pm – 16 Jan, 11:18 amSame day
London15 Jan 20328:54 am – 16 Jan, 5:48 amDiffers
San Francisco15 Jan 203212:54 am – 9:48 pmDiffers

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

12 observances in 2032 · New Delhi

DateNameTithi window
Friday, 16 January 2032Featured aboveVinayaka Chaturthi2:24 pm – 16 Jan, 11:18 am
Saturday, 14 February 2032Vinayaka Chaturthi1:30 am – 11:05 pm
Monday, 15 March 2032Vinayaka Chaturthi2:05 pm – 15 Mar, 12:46 pm
Tuesday, 13 April 2032Vinayaka Chaturthi4:00 am – 14 Apr, 3:57 am
Thursday, 13 May 2032Vinayaka Chaturthi6:55 pm – 13 May, 8:01 pm
Saturday, 12 June 2032Vinayaka Chaturthi10:26 am – 12 Jun, 12:25 pm
Sunday, 11 July 2032Vinayaka Chaturthi2:15 am – 12 Jul, 4:42 am
Tuesday, 10 August 2032Vinayaka Chaturthi6:00 pm – 10 Aug, 8:22 pm
Thursday, 9 September 2032Vinayaka Chaturthi9:10 am – 9 Sept, 10:51 am
Friday, 8 October 2032Vinayaka Chaturthi11:06 pm – 8 Oct, 11:37 pm
Sunday, 7 November 2032Vinayaka Chaturthi11:22 am – 7 Nov, 10:32 am
Monday, 6 December 2032Vinayaka Chaturthi10:02 pm – 6 Dec, 8:02 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