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Vinayaka Chaturthi 2036विनायक 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)

Wednesday, 2 January 2036

One of 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi observances in 2036 — full list below.

Tradition harmony

All regional traditions Chakra tracks agree on this date:

North (Purnimanta)
2 Jan 2036
South (Amanta)
2 Jan 2036
Tamil
2 Jan 2036
Bengali
2 Jan 2036
ISKCON
2 Jan 2036
Smarta
2 Jan 2036

Tithi window

Begins 2 Jan, 4:01 am

Ends 3 Jan, 6:30 am

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  • 15 TueMakar 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 (1), 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 Delhi2 Jan 20364:01 am – 3 Jan, 6:30 amSame day
Varanasi2 Jan 20364:01 am – 3 Jan, 6:30 amSame day
Mumbai2 Jan 20364:01 am – 3 Jan, 6:30 amSame day
Bengaluru2 Jan 20364:01 am – 3 Jan, 6:30 amSame day
Kolkata3 Jan 20364:01 am – 3 Jan, 6:30 amDiffers
Chennai2 Jan 20364:01 am – 3 Jan, 6:30 amSame day
London2 Jan 203610:31 pm – 3 Jan, 1:00 amSame day
San Francisco2 Jan 20362:31 pm – 2 Jan, 5:00 pmSame day

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

13 observances in 2036 · New Delhi

DateNameTithi window
Wednesday, 2 January 2036Featured aboveVinayaka Chaturthi4:01 am – 3 Jan, 6:30 am
Friday, 1 February 2036Vinayaka Chaturthi10:25 pm – 1 Feb, 11:54 pm
Sunday, 2 March 2036Vinayaka Chaturthi1:33 pm – 2 Mar, 1:39 pm
Monday, 31 March 2036Vinayaka Chaturthi1:01 am – 11:46 pm
Wednesday, 30 April 2036Vinayaka Chaturthi9:29 am – 30 Apr, 7:13 am
Thursday, 29 May 2036Vinayaka Chaturthi4:11 pm – 29 May, 1:17 pm
Friday, 27 June 2036Vinayaka Chaturthi10:21 pm – 27 Jun, 7:13 pm
Saturday, 26 July 2036Vinayaka Chaturthi5:02 am – 27 Jul, 2:05 am
Monday, 25 August 2036Vinayaka Chaturthi1:11 pm – 25 Aug, 10:47 am
Tuesday, 23 September 2036Vinayaka Chaturthi11:37 pm – 23 Sept, 10:14 pm
Thursday, 23 October 2036Vinayaka Chaturthi1:06 pm – 23 Oct, 1:05 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2036Vinayaka Chaturthi6:00 am – 22 Nov, 7:25 am
Sunday, 21 December 2036Vinayaka Chaturthi1:45 am – 22 Dec, 4:13 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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