Sankatahara Chathurthi Melbourne 2026-27
By Melbourne's own sunrise · local time (AET) · Thirukanitha ·
The next Sankatahara Chathurthi in Melbourne is Thursday, 29 October 2026; chathurthi thithi from 6:37 am AET.
Sankatahara Chathurthi Melbourne 2026-27: every date
| Date | Weekday | Chathurthi thithi | vs India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | 9:40 pm (previous day) – 7:25 pm | 1 day later · India Tue 29 Sep |
| 29 Oct 2026 Next | Thursday | from 6:37 am | Same day |
| 27 Nov 2026 | Friday | 3:18 pm – 12:10 pm (next day) | Same day |
| 27 Dec 2026 | Sunday | 1:35 am – 10:43 pm | Same day |
| 25 Jan 2027 | Monday | 1:40 pm – 11:30 am (next day) | Same day |
| 24 Feb 2027 | Wednesday | 3:19 am – 2:10 am (next day) | Same day |
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thursday | 6:08 pm – 6:13 pm (next day) | Same day |
| 24 Apr 2027 | Saturday | 8:51 am – 10:12 am (next day) | Same day |
| 24 May 2027 | Monday | 1:12 am – 3:29 am (next day) | Same day |
| 22 Jun 2027 | Tuesday | 5:37 pm – 8:13 pm (next day) | Same day |
| 22 Jul 2027 | Thursday | 9:17 am – 11:26 am (next day) | Same day |
| 21 Aug 2027 | Saturday | 11:23 pm (previous day) – 12:35 am (next day) | 1 day later · India Fri 20 Aug |
| 19 Sep 2027 | Sunday | 11:39 am – 11:38 am (next day) | Same day |
| 19 Oct 2027 | Tuesday | 11:21 pm (previous day) – 10:12 pm | 1 day later · India Mon 18 Oct |
| 17 Nov 2027 | Wednesday | 9:12 am – 7:05 am (next day) | Same day |
| 16 Dec 2027 | Thursday | 6:52 pm – 4:04 pm (next day) | Same day |
What is Sankatahara Chathurthi?
The waning fourth day, a fast for Ganesha broken after moonrise.
Melbourne panchangam today → · Tamil calendar Australia → · Sankatahara Chathurthi: India (Chennai) → · Festival dates abroad →
More in Melbourne: Pradosham · Amavasai · Pournami · Ekadasi · Sashti Vratham · Kiruthigai (Karthigai)
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Frequently asked
When is the next Sankatahara Chathurthi in Melbourne?
The next Sankatahara Chathurthi in Melbourne is Thursday, 29 October 2026; chathurthi thithi from 6:37 am AET.
Why is Sankatahara Chathurthi in Melbourne on a different day from India?
The thithi or star behind Sankatahara Chathurthi begins and ends at the same instant worldwide, but that instant falls at a different local hour in Melbourne, and Melbourne's sunrise is different too. So in some months Sankatahara Chathurthi in Melbourne falls a day earlier or later than in Chennai. In this list 3 of 16 dates differ from India (for example Sat 21 Aug in Melbourne, Fri 20 Aug in India). India here means the Chennai printed almanac (Vakya); Melbourne dates are Thirukanitha by the local sunrise.
Which time zone are these times in?
Melbourne local time (AET), daylight saving included. Check your local temple's notice too.