Sharad Purnima
Also known as Kojagara Puja
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Sunday 25 October 2026
Observance date and times for Auckland, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 7:27 pm |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 5:12 pm, Monday 26 October 2026 |
| Observance window begins | 7:46 pm |
| Observance window ends | 10:10 pm |
About Sharad Purnima
Sharad Purnima, the full moon of Ashwin, is associated with Goddess Lakshmi and is said to be the night the moon shines with all sixteen kalas.
How it is observed
Families keep vigil, worship Lakshmi (Kojagara Puja in Bengal and Odisha) and leave kheer in the moonlight to be shared the next morning.
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Calendar basis
Ashwin Shukla Purnima; tithi prevailing at pradosh
Tradition: Pan-Hindu. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Sun 25 Oct | 7:46 pm – 10:10 pm |
| Hamilton | Sun 25 Oct | 7:46 pm – 10:10 pm |
| Tauranga | Sun 25 Oct | 7:42 pm – 10:06 pm |
| Wellington | Sun 25 Oct | 7:53 pm – 10:17 pm |
| Palmerston North | Sun 25 Oct | 7:48 pm – 10:12 pm |
| Christchurch | Sun 25 Oct | 8:05 pm – 10:29 pm |
| Dunedin | Sun 25 Oct | 8:18 pm – 10:42 pm |
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