Chaturthi Tithi Timings & Vratam Calendar
Note: Chaturthi Tithi Timings given below is in Indian Standard Time (IST). - Sathurthi date and time based on Tamil Panchangam.
Current Tithi Timings
18 June 2026 - Thursday - Chaturthi Viratham - Shukla Paksha - Valarpirai
Chaturthi Tithi Time: 2.34 am (18-6-2026) to 12.40 am (19-6-2026)
Chaturthi Tithi Time: 2.34 am (18-6-2026) to 12.40 am (19-6-2026)
Timings in Detail:
- Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi starts at 2.34 am IST (on Thursday very early Morning - 18-June-2026)
- Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi ends at 12.40 am IST (soon after Midnight on start of Friday - 19-June-2026)
• Tamil Month (Solar Calendar): 18th June is Aani Maasam 4th Day (Thursday) - Valarpirai
• Telugu / Kannada Month (Lunar Calendar): Nija Jyeshta Maas - Shukla Paksha
• Shukla Paksha is the bright fortnight i.e., Valarpirai in Tamil, which is the fortnight that comes after Amavasya.
- Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi ends at 12.40 am IST (soon after Midnight on start of Friday - 19-June-2026)
• Tamil Month (Solar Calendar): 18th June is Aani Maasam 4th Day (Thursday) - Valarpirai
• Telugu / Kannada Month (Lunar Calendar): Nija Jyeshta Maas - Shukla Paksha
• Shukla Paksha is the bright fortnight i.e., Valarpirai in Tamil, which is the fortnight that comes after Amavasya.
3 July 2026 - Friday - Sankatahara Sathurthi - Krishna Paksha - Theipirai
Chaturthi Tithi Time: 10.27 am (3-7-2026) to 10.58 am (4-7-2026)
Chaturthi Tithi Time: 10.27 am (3-7-2026) to 10.58 am (4-7-2026)
Timings in Detail:
- Krishna Paksha Chaturthi Tithi starts at 10.27 am IST (on Friday Morning - 3-July-2026)
- Krishna Paksha Chaturthi Tithi ends at 10.58 am IST (on Saturday Forenoon - 4-July-2026)
• Tamil Month (Solar Calendar): 3rd July is Aani Masam 19th Day (Friday) - Theipirai
• Telugu / Kannada Month (Lunar Calendar): Nija Jyeshta Maas - Krishna Paksha
• Krishna Paksha is the dark fortnight i.e., Theipirai in Tamil, which is the fortnight that comes after Pournami.
- Krishna Paksha Chaturthi Tithi ends at 10.58 am IST (on Saturday Forenoon - 4-July-2026)
• Tamil Month (Solar Calendar): 3rd July is Aani Masam 19th Day (Friday) - Theipirai
• Telugu / Kannada Month (Lunar Calendar): Nija Jyeshta Maas - Krishna Paksha
• Krishna Paksha is the dark fortnight i.e., Theipirai in Tamil, which is the fortnight that comes after Pournami.
Next Chaturthi Dates (2026 - 2027)
| Date & Day | Type & Timings | Calendar Alignments & Festivals |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 Friday |
Chaturthi Viratham Timing: 10.45 am (17-7-2026) to 9.30 am (18-7-2026) |
Tamil: Aadi - Valarpirai Lunar: Ashada - Shukla Paksha |
| 2 August 2026 Sunday |
Sankashtahara Sathurthi Timing: 10.31 pm (1-8-2026) to 10.03 pm (2-8-2026) |
Tamil: Aadi - Theipirai Lunar: Ashada - Krishna Paksha |
| 16 August 2026 Sunday |
Chaturthi Vratham Timing: 8.26 pm (15-8-2026) to 8.06 pm (16-8-2026) |
Tamil: Adi - Valarpirai Lunar: Shravana - Shukla Paksha Note: Durva Ganapati Vratam, Naga Chaturthi is on 16 August, 2026 (Sunday) |
| 31 August 2026 Monday |
Sangadahara Saturthi Timing: 9.10 am (31-8-2026) to 7.51 am (1-9-2026) |
Tamil: Aavani - Theipirai Lunar: Shravana - Krishna Paksha |
| 14 September 2026 Monday |
Chaturthi Viratham Timing: 8.33 am (14-9-2026) to 9.15 am (15-9-2026) |
Tamil: Avani - Valarpirai Lunar: Bhadrapada / Bhadra - Shukla Paksha Note: Sri GaneshAvataram - Sri Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated on 14 September, 2026 (Monday) |
| 29 September 2026 Tuesday |
Sankatahara Sathurthi Timing: 6.59 pm (29-9-2026) to 5.01 pm (30-9-2026) |
Tamil: Purattasi - Theipirai Lunar: Bhadrapada / Bhadra - Krishna Paksha |
| 14 October 2026 Wednesday |
Sathurthi Viratham | Tamil: Puratasi - Valarpirai Lunar: Ashvayuja / Asvina - Shukla Paksha |
| 29 October 2026 Thursday |
Sangadahara Chaturthi | Tamil: Aippasi - Theipirai Lunar: Ashvayuja / Asvina - Krishna Paksha Note: Karaka Chaturthi is on 29 October, 2026 (Thursday) |
| 13 November 2026 Friday |
Chaturthi Viratham | Tamil: Aippasi - Valarpirai Lunar: Karthika - Shukla Paksha Note: Naga Chaturthi is on 13 November, 2026 (Friday) |
| 27 November 2026 Friday |
Sankashta Hara Chaturthi | Tamil: Karthigai - Theipirai Lunar: Kartika - Krishna Paksha |
| 13 December 2026 Sunday |
Chaturthi Viratham | Tamil: Karthikai - Valarpirai Lunar: Margashirsa - Shukla Paksha |
| 27 December 2026 Sunday |
Sankata Hara Sathurthi | Tamil: Margazhi - Theipirai Lunar: Margashirsa - Krishna Paksha |
| 11 January 2027 Monday |
Chaturthi Viratham | Tamil: Margazhi - Valarpirai Lunar: Pausa - Shukla Paksha |
| 25 January 2027 Monday |
Sangadahara Sathurthi | Tamil: Thai - Theipirai Lunar: Pausha - Krishna Paksha |
| 10 February 2027 Wednesday |
Chaturthi Vratham | Tamil: Thai - Valarpirai Lunar: Magha - Shukla Paksha Note: Varatha Chaturthi, Kuntha Chaturthi is on 10 February, 2027 (Wednesday) |
| 24 February 2027 Wednesday |
Sangada Hara Sathurthi | Tamil: Masi - Theipirai Lunar: Magha - Krishna Paksha |
| 12 March 2027 Friday |
Chaturthi Vratham | Tamil: Masi - Valarpirai Lunar: Phalguna - Shukla Paksha Note: Sri Vigna Vinayaka Chaturthi is on 12 March, 2027 (Friday) |
| 25 March 2027 Thursday |
Sangada Hara Chaturthi | Tamil: Panguni - Theipirai Lunar: Phalguna - Krishna Paksha |
| 10 April 2027 Saturday |
Chaturthi Viratham | Tamil: Panguni - Valarpirai Lunar: Chaithra - Shukla Paksha Note: Sri Lakshmi Ganesha Vratam is on 10 April, 2027 (Saturday) |
| 24 April 2027 Saturday |
Sankatahara Sathurthi | Tamil: Chithirai - Theipirai Lunar: Chaithra - Krishna Paksha |
| 9 May 2027 Sunday |
Chaturthi Viratham | Tamil: Chithirai - Valarpirai Lunar: Vaishakha - Shukla Paksha |
| 24 May 2027 Monday |
Sankatahara Sathurthi | Tamil: Vaikasi - Theipirai Lunar: Vaishaka - Krishna Paksha |
| 8 June 2027 Tuesday |
Chaturthi Viratham | Tamil: Vaikasi - Valarpirai Lunar (Telugu/Kannada): Jyeshta - Shukla Paksha |
| 22 June 2027 Tuesday |
Sankatahara Chathurthi | Tamil: Aani - Theipirai Lunar (Telugu/Kannada): Jyeshta - Krishna Paksha |
Important Notes & Updates:
• Sri Lakshmi Ganesha Vratam falls on 10 April, 2027 (Saturday).
• Precise time specifics for Varatha Chaturthi / Kuntha Chaturthi (around January 2027) will be updated soon.
• Precise time specifics for Sri Vigna Vinayaka Chaturthi (around February 2027) will be updated soon.
• Precise time specifics for Varatha Chaturthi / Kuntha Chaturthi (around January 2027) will be updated soon.
• Precise time specifics for Sri Vigna Vinayaka Chaturthi (around February 2027) will be updated soon.
Nomenclature and Significance:
- Panchangam Rules: Chaturthi represents the fourth day following either a New Moon day (Amavasya) or a Full Moon day (Pournami).
- Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai): The bright, waxing lunar phase where moon visibility progressively increases. Vrathams on these phases center heavily on primary invocations.
- Krishna Paksha (Theipirai): The dark, waning phase following the Full Moon. The monthly Sankatahara Chaturthi fasting falls exclusively during this period to mitigate hardships.
- Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai): The bright, waxing lunar phase where moon visibility progressively increases. Vrathams on these phases center heavily on primary invocations.
- Krishna Paksha (Theipirai): The dark, waning phase following the Full Moon. The monthly Sankatahara Chaturthi fasting falls exclusively during this period to mitigate hardships.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrated in 2026?
Sri Vinayaka Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi) is celebrated on 14 September, 2026 (Monday). The tithi tracks from 8.33 am on September 14th to 9.15 am on September 15th.
What is the functional difference between Chaturthi Viratham and Sankatahara Chaturthi?
Chaturthi Viratham occurs during the Shukla Paksha (Valarpirai/waxing phase), while Sankatahara Chaturthi (also called Sankashtahara) is observed explicitly during Krishna Paksha (Theipirai/waning phase).
What are the precise timings for the Chaturthi Tithi on 18 June 2026?
The tithi starts at 2.34 am IST on Thursday very early morning and concludes at 12.40 am IST on Friday early morning (just after midnight transition on the start of June 19th).
When does Karaka Chaturthi occur in the 2026-2027 calendar?
Karaka Chaturthi is observed on 29 October, 2026 (Thursday), within the Tamil solar month of Aippasi and lunar month of Ashvayuja/Asvina.
Disclaimer: The dates, lunar month classifications, and standard timelines mapped above are calculated strictly based on the traditional Tamil Panchangam references and metric frameworks synchronized to Indian Standard Time (IST). Exact astronomical transitions can vary minimally across precise regional longitudes and local calendar traditions. Fasting practitioners are advised to cross-examine specialized morning/night fast metrics with regional temple administrations or family pandits prior to commencing fast protocols.