Vinayaka Chathurthi 2017

22nd

November 2017

(Wednesday)

Vinayaka Chathurthi Starts in : 22/11/2017

Vinayaka Chathurthi Ends in : 22/11/2017

2017 Vinayaka Chathurthi

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Vinayaka Chathurthi

Vinayaka Chathurthi 2017

Each lunar month in Hindu calendar has two Chaturthi Tithis. According to Hindu scriptures Chaturthi Tithi(s) belongs to Lord Ganesha. The Chaturthi after Amavasya or new moon during Shukla Paksha is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and the one after Purnimasi or full moon during Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi.

Although Vinayaka Chaturthi fasting is done every month but the most significant Vinayaka Chaturthi falls in month of Bhadrapada. Vinayaka Chaturthi during Bhadrapada month is known as Ganesha Chaturthi. Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated by Hindus all over the world as the birthday of Lord Ganesha.