Raksha Bandhan
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Tuesday 17 August 2027
Observance date and times for Auckland, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 5:00 pm, Monday 16 August 2027 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 7:29 pm |
| Observance window begins | 1:30 pm |
| Observance window ends | 3:39 pm |
About Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on the full moon of Shravana.
How it is observed
Sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists and pray for their wellbeing; brothers give gifts and a promise of protection. Families living apart often send rakhis by post.
About the time shown: The rakhi is traditionally tied in the afternoon (aparahna) while Purnima is current, avoiding the Bhadra period.
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Calendar basis
Shravana Shukla Purnima; tithi prevailing at aparahna
Tradition: North Indian. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Tue 17 Aug | 1:30 pm – 3:39 pm |
| Hamilton | Tue 17 Aug | 1:28 pm – 3:36 pm |
| Tauranga | Tue 17 Aug | 1:24 pm – 3:33 pm |
| Wellington | Tue 17 Aug | 1:29 pm – 3:35 pm |
| Palmerston North | Tue 17 Aug | 1:26 pm – 3:32 pm |
| Christchurch | Tue 17 Aug | 1:36 pm – 3:41 pm |
| Dunedin | Tue 17 Aug | 1:44 pm – 3:47 pm |
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