Sharad Purnima
Also known as Kojagara Puja
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Friday 15 October 2027
Observance date and times for Auckland, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 2:20 am |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 2:48 am, Saturday 16 October 2027 |
| Observance window begins | 7:37 pm |
| Observance window ends | 10:01 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 | Fri 15 Oct | 7:37 pm – 10:01 pm |
| Hamilton | Fri 15 Oct | 7:36 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Tauranga | Fri 15 Oct | 7:32 pm – 9:56 pm |
| Wellington | Fri 15 Oct | 7:41 pm – 10:05 pm |
| Palmerston North | Fri 15 Oct | 7:37 pm – 10:01 pm |
| Christchurch | Fri 15 Oct | 7:52 pm – 10:16 pm |
| Dunedin | Fri 15 Oct | 8:04 pm – 10:28 pm |
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