Chaturthi — observances and vrat guides

Chaturthi is the fourth lunar day, but its observances span different purposes and traditions. Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates Ganesha, whereas Karwa Chauth is a distinct household vow with its own story and moonrise practice. Krishna and Shukla fortnight observances should not be merged merely because their names share the tithi. A regional or cultural variant may also have different religious language and food guidance. This collection preserves those identities while making the relevant pages easy to compare. Use each linked guide to understand the deity, timing and discipline of the specific vow.

The catalog currently includes 16 distinct entries in this collection. Examples are Karva Chauth; Sankashti Chaturthi; Ganesh Chaturthi; Sankashti Chaturthi (Ramanandi); Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi. Their recorded devotional focus includes Lord Shiva, Parvati, and the Moon; Lord Ganesha. Follow the individual links below for the full description, calendar dates, mantra and allowed or avoided foods; each link leads to a dedicated observance page rather than a search result.

Calendar dates are references, not a substitute for the observance rules of your chosen city and community. Lunar days can cross civil-date boundaries, and regional practice can change which day is kept. Meal suggestions are optional ideas for an allowed meal, not instructions to eat during a complete fast. Children, pregnant people and anyone with a medical condition should seek appropriate advice before fasting. Compare the linked guides with your family or temple's practice and choose a discipline suited to your health.

All 16 observances in this collection