Sankashti Chaturthi (Kartika)
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Tuesday 19 October 2027
Observance date and times for Tauranga, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 1:23 am |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 12:13 am, Wednesday 20 October 2027 |
| Moonrise | 11:42 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
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 | Tue 19 Oct | Moonrise 11:45 pm |
| Hamilton | Tue 19 Oct | Moonrise 11:46 pm |
| Tauranga | Tue 19 Oct | Moonrise 11:42 pm |
| Wellington | Wed 20 Oct | Moonrise 12:02 am |
| Palmerston North | Tue 19 Oct | Moonrise 11:55 pm |
| Christchurch | Tue 19 Oct | — |
| Dunedin | Tue 19 Oct | — |
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