Bhogi
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Wednesday 14 January 2026
Observance date and times for Auckland, New Zealand.
About Bhogi
Bhogi is the first day of the Pongal and Sankranti festivities in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
How it is observed
Old belongings are discarded and a bonfire is lit at dawn, symbolising letting go of the old and welcoming the new. Homes are cleaned and decorated with kolam or rangoli.
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Calendar basis
1 day(s) before Makar Sankranti
Tradition: Tamil / Telugu. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Wed 14 Jan | — |
| Hamilton | Wed 14 Jan | — |
| Tauranga | Wed 14 Jan | — |
| Wellington | Wed 14 Jan | — |
| Palmerston North | Wed 14 Jan | — |
| Christchurch | Wed 14 Jan | — |
| Dunedin | Wed 14 Jan | — |
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