Festivals

Christchurch (UTC+12)

Date

16th August 2026

Durva Ganapati Chaturthi

Tithi:

Shukla Chaturthi upto 11:23 PM

Shukla Panchami upto 11:30 PM +1

Nakshatra:

Uttara Phalguni upto 9:56 AM

Hasta upto 10:21 AM +1

Vasara:Sunday

Relevant Timings

Ganesha Puja Muhurat

16 Aug, 11:32 am – 1:36 pm, 16 Aug

Duration - 02 Hours 04 Mins

Time to avoid Moon sighting

16 Aug, 8:45 am – 9:52 pm, 16 Aug

Duration - 13 Hours 07 Mins

Observed when Shukla Chaturthi overlaps Madhyahna Muhurta. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha with offerings of Durva grass.