Sankashti Chaturthi (Pausha)
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Thursday 16 December 2027
Observance date and times for Palmerston North, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 8:53 pm |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 6:05 pm, Friday 17 December 2027 |
| Moonrise | 11:06 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
Margashirsha (amanta) / Pausha (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 16 Dec | Moonrise 11:00 pm |
| Hamilton | Thu 16 Dec | Moonrise 11:01 pm |
| Tauranga | Thu 16 Dec | Moonrise 10:57 pm |
| Wellington | Thu 16 Dec | Moonrise 11:12 pm |
| Palmerston North | Thu 16 Dec | Moonrise 11:06 pm |
| Christchurch | Thu 16 Dec | Moonrise 11:27 pm |
| Dunedin | Thu 16 Dec | Moonrise 11:43 pm |
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