# Chaturthi

> The fourth tithi, sacred to Lord Ganesha for removing obstacles and fasting on Sankashti/Vinayaka.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/tithi/chaturthi

Tithi Names (30 Tithis) Shukla Paksha

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Chaturthi (चतुर्थी) is the 4th lunar tithi in the lunar calendar, measured by each 12-degree elongation between Sun and Moon.

12° Arc

Ruling Deity Lord Ganesha (Vighnaharta)

Nature Rikta (Obstacle-Clearing & Power)

Significance

The fourth tithi, sacred to Lord Ganesha for removing obstacles and fasting on Sankashti/Vinayaka. Governs daily fasting, deity homage, and spiritual observances.

Favorable

- Worship of Lord Ganesha
- Activities harmonizing with Rikta (Obstacle-Clearing)

Unfavorable

- Unethical or discordant actions