Sankashti Chaturthi (Kartika)
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Friday 30 October 2026
Observance date and times for Dunedin, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 8:38 am, Thursday 29 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 5:41 am |
| Moonrise | 12:40 am |
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
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (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 29 Oct | Moonrise 11:41 pm |
| Hamilton | Thu 29 Oct | Moonrise 11:43 pm |
| Tauranga | Thu 29 Oct | Moonrise 11:39 pm |
| Wellington | Thu 29 Oct | Moonrise 11:59 pm |
| Palmerston North | Thu 29 Oct | Moonrise 11:52 pm |
| Christchurch | Fri 30 Oct | Moonrise 12:19 am |
| Dunedin | Fri 30 Oct | Moonrise 12:40 am |
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