Sankashti Chaturthi (Margashirsha)
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Tuesday 7 November 2028
Observance date and times for Wellington, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 1:04 am, Monday 6 November 2028 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 1:14 am |
| Moonrise | 12:00 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
Kartika (amanta) / Margashirsha (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 6 Nov | Moonrise 11:45 pm |
| Hamilton | Mon 6 Nov | Moonrise 11:46 pm |
| Tauranga | Mon 6 Nov | Moonrise 11:42 pm |
| Wellington | Tue 7 Nov | Moonrise 12:00 am |
| Palmerston North | Mon 6 Nov | Moonrise 11:54 pm |
| Christchurch | Tue 7 Nov | Moonrise 12:18 am |
| Dunedin | Tue 7 Nov | Moonrise 12:37 am |
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