Sankashti Chaturthi (Magha)
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Monday 25 January 2027
Observance date and times for Tauranga, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 3:41 pm |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 1:31 pm, Tuesday 26 January 2027 |
| Moonrise | 10:11 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
Pausha (amanta) / Magha (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 | Mon 25 Jan | Moonrise 10:17 pm |
| Hamilton | Mon 25 Jan | Moonrise 10:15 pm |
| Tauranga | Mon 25 Jan | Moonrise 10:11 pm |
| Wellington | Mon 25 Jan | Moonrise 10:19 pm |
| Palmerston North | Mon 25 Jan | Moonrise 10:15 pm |
| Christchurch | Mon 25 Jan | Moonrise 10:29 pm |
| Dunedin | Mon 25 Jan | Moonrise 10:38 pm |
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