Mesha Sankranti
Also known as Puthandu (Tamil New Year), Vishu, Baisakhi / Vaisakhi, Pohela Boishakh (regional rule differs)
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Tuesday 14 April 2026
Observance date and times for Christchurch, New Zealand.
| Sankranti (solar ingress) | 4:00 pm |
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About Mesha Sankranti
Mesha Sankranti is the Sun’s entry into Mesha (Aries) and marks the solar new year in many regions — Puthandu (Tamil New Year), Vishu (Kerala), Baisakhi/Vaisakhi (Punjab) and Pohela Boishakh (Bengal).
How it is observed
Customs vary: Vishu begins with the Vishukkani (an auspicious first sight), Puthandu with a festive meal, and Vaisakhi with harvest celebrations and gurdwara and temple visits.
About the time shown: Regional rules for which day to observe differ when the sankranti falls near sunset or midnight; check with your community.
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Calendar basis
Sun enters sidereal Mesha (sankranti); moved to next day if after local sunset
Tradition: Tamil / Malayali / Punjabi / Bengali / Odia. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Tue 14 Apr | — |
| Hamilton | Tue 14 Apr | — |
| Tauranga | Tue 14 Apr | — |
| Wellington | Tue 14 Apr | — |
| Palmerston North | Tue 14 Apr | — |
| Christchurch | Tue 14 Apr | — |
| Dunedin | Tue 14 Apr | — |
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