Sankashti Chaturthi (Chaitra)
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Thursday 25 March 2027
Observance date and times for Christchurch, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 8:09 pm |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 8:15 pm, Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Moonrise | 8:26 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
Phalguna (amanta) / Chaitra (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 | Thu 25 Mar | Moonrise 8:35 pm |
| Hamilton | Thu 25 Mar | Moonrise 8:31 pm |
| Tauranga | Thu 25 Mar | Moonrise 8:27 pm |
| Wellington | Thu 25 Mar | Moonrise 8:24 pm |
| Palmerston North | Thu 25 Mar | Moonrise 8:23 pm |
| Christchurch | Thu 25 Mar | Moonrise 8:26 pm |
| Dunedin | Thu 25 Mar | Moonrise 8:27 pm |
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