Sankashti Chaturthi (Vaishakha)
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Wednesday 12 April 2028
Observance date and times for Palmerston North, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 3:07 pm |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 2:00 pm, Thursday 13 April 2028 |
| Moonrise | 7:15 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
Chaitra (amanta) / Vaishakha (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 12 Apr | Moonrise 7:30 pm |
| Hamilton | Wed 12 Apr | Moonrise 7:25 pm |
| Tauranga | Wed 12 Apr | Moonrise 7:22 pm |
| Wellington | Wed 12 Apr | Moonrise 7:15 pm |
| Palmerston North | Wed 12 Apr | Moonrise 7:15 pm |
| Christchurch | Wed 12 Apr | Moonrise 7:16 pm |
| Dunedin | Wed 12 Apr | Moonrise 7:15 pm |
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