Ganesh Chaturthi January 2024. Vinayaka chaturthi occurs during shukla paksha and sankashti chaturthi falls during krishna paksha. Sankashti chaturthi, also called sankatahara chaturthi, in south indian states, is an auspicious festival for hindus, celebrated in honour of lord ganesha.

Ganesh chaturthi, also known as vinayak chaturthi or ganesh utsav, is a significant hindu festival celebrated in honor of lord. Ganesh chaturthi is celebrated as birth anniversary of lord ganesh.