Sankashti Chaturthi (Ashwin)
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Wednesday 30 September 2026
Observance date and times for Auckland, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 12:41 am |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 10:26 pm |
| Moonrise | 11:33 pm |
About Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi, the fourth day of the waning moon each month, is a fast dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
How it is observed
Devotees fast through the day, worship Ganesha in the evening and break the fast after sighting the moon.
About the time shown: The fast ends at local moonrise, shown here for your city.
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Calendar basis
Bhadrapada (amanta) / Ashwin (purnimanta) Krishna Chaturthi; tithi prevailing at moonrise
Tradition: Pan-Hindu / Marathi. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Wed 30 Sep | Moonrise 11:33 pm |
| Hamilton | Wed 30 Sep | Moonrise 11:34 pm |
| Tauranga | Wed 30 Sep | Moonrise 11:30 pm |
| Wellington | Wed 30 Sep | Moonrise 11:48 pm |
| Palmerston North | Wed 30 Sep | Moonrise 11:41 pm |
| Christchurch | Wed 30 Sep | — |
| Dunedin | Wed 30 Sep | — |
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