Ganesh Chaturthi 2028
Ganesh Chaturthi, also Vinayaka or Vinayagar Chaturthi, in 2028: the day and its midday pūjā time for your city, and when not to look at the Moon.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Delhi
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 675 days. In Delhi, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 675 days. In Mumbai, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Kolkata
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 675 days. In Kolkata, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Chennai
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 675 days. In Chennai, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Bengaluru
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 675 days. In Bengaluru, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Hyderabad
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 675 days. In Hyderabad, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Ahmedabad
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 675 days. In Ahmedabad, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Pune
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 675 days. In Pune, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Jaipur
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 675 days. In Jaipur, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Lucknow
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 675 days. In Lucknow, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in London
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 676 days. In London, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in New York City
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 676 days. In New York City, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Toronto
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 676 days. In Toronto, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Sydney
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 675 days. In Sydney, the Caturthī does not reach Thursday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Wednesday, joined with Tṛtīyā.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Dubai
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 675 days. In Dubai, the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Singapore
Wednesday, 23 August
Ganesh Chaturthi is in 675 days. In Singapore, the Caturthī does not reach Thursday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Wednesday, joined with Tṛtīyā.
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in Delhi
Delhi timeIn Delhi, the Caturthī runs from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Delhi, from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in Mumbai
Mumbai timeIn Mumbai, the Caturthī runs from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Mumbai, from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in Kolkata
Kolkata timeIn Kolkata, the Caturthī runs from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Kolkata, from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in Chennai
Chennai timeIn Chennai, the Caturthī runs from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Chennai, from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in Bengaluru
Bengaluru timeIn Bengaluru, the Caturthī runs from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Bengaluru, from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in Hyderabad
Hyderabad timeIn Hyderabad, the Caturthī runs from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Hyderabad, from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad timeIn Ahmedabad, the Caturthī runs from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Ahmedabad, from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in Pune
Pune timeIn Pune, the Caturthī runs from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Pune, from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in Jaipur
Jaipur timeIn Jaipur, the Caturthī runs from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Jaipur, from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in Lucknow
Lucknow timeIn Lucknow, the Caturthī runs from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Lucknow, from Wed 05:10 to Thu 01:55. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in London
London timeIn London, the Caturthī runs from Wed 00:40 to 21:25: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in London, from Wed 00:40 to 21:25. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in New York City
New York City timeIn New York City, the Caturthī runs from Tue 19:40 to Wed 16:25: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in New York City, from Tue 19:40 to Wed 16:25. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in Toronto
Toronto timeIn Toronto, the Caturthī runs from Tue 19:40 to Wed 16:25: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Toronto, from Tue 19:40 to Wed 16:25. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Wednesday or Thursday in Sydney
Sydney timeIn Sydney, the Caturthī runs from Wed 09:40 to Thu 06:25: the Caturthī does not reach Thursday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Wednesday, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Sydney, from Wed 09:40 to Thu 06:25. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Tuesday or Wednesday in Dubai
Dubai timeIn Dubai, the Caturthī runs from Wed 03:40 to Thu 00:25: the Caturthī covers all of Wednesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Dubai, from Wed 03:40 to Thu 00:25. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Wednesday or Thursday in Singapore
Singapore timeIn Singapore, the Caturthī runs from Wed 07:40 to Thu 04:25: the Caturthī does not reach Thursday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Wednesday, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Singapore, from Wed 07:40 to Thu 04:25. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2028 around the world
Each city’s own sunrise and sunset- DelhiPūjā 11:05 – 13:40
- MumbaiPūjā 11:25 – 13:56
- KolkataPūjā 10:22 – 12:55
- ChennaiPūjā 10:56 – 13:25
- BengaluruPūjā 11:07 – 13:36
- HyderabadPūjā 11:03 – 13:33
- AhmedabadPūjā 11:25 – 13:58
- PunePūjā 11:21 – 13:52
- JaipurPūjā 11:12 – 13:46
- LucknowPūjā 10:51 – 13:25
- LondonPūjā 11:38 – 14:26
- New York CityPūjā 11:37 – 14:18
- TorontoPūjā 11:58 – 14:40
- SydneyPūjā 10:51 – 13:04
- DubaiPūjā 11:04 – 13:37
- SingaporePūjā 11:54 – 14:19
Other years: Ganesh Chaturthi 2026, Ganesh Chaturthi 2027; all Ganesh Chaturthi dates.
Questions
From the Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198, with the page for each.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2028?
In Delhi, on Wednesday, 23 August 2028, with the pūjā at midday, 11:05 to 13:40. Every city on this page keeps the same day. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Why is the date decided by midday?
The texts set Gaṇeśa’s worship at midday for this vrata, so the Caturthī that holds the midday decides the day. The next day is kept if the Caturthī reaches its midday, and otherwise the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā. Midday is the third fifth of the daytime. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 28, 47
Why should the moon not be seen on Ganesh Chaturthi?
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
Is Vinayaka Chaturthi the same festival?
Yes. Vināyaka is a name of Gaṇeśa, and Vinayagar Chaturthi is the Tamil form; all name the Bhādrapada śukla Caturthī.
Why is the date different in the US or UK?
Ganesh Chaturthi is decided by the Caturthī at midday at the city. The tithi begins and ends at the same moment everywhere, but sunrise and sunset come at different hours, so a city far to the west or east can keep another day. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
How the day is found
Read the methodology- The day
- The Bhādrapada śukla Caturthī. The next day is kept if the Caturthī reaches its midday, and otherwise the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198.
- Midday
- Madhyāhna, the third fifth of the daytime (Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 28). The pūjā window is that day’s madhyāhna while the Caturthī runs.
- The Moon
- Not looked at while the Caturthī runs; once Pañcamī begins, it may be. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198.
- Sunrise and sunset
- At the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction, for the chosen city. Every date is that city’s own.
Sunrise and sunset at the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction · Lahiri ayanamsa for month names · each city’s own time · Swiss Ephemeris · Method