Nag Panchami
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Monday 17 August 2026
Observance date and times for Christchurch, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 11:24 pm, Sunday 16 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 11:31 pm |
About Nag Panchami
Nag Panchami honours the serpent deities (nagas), who are associated with protection and with Lord Shiva.
How it is observed
Devotees offer milk, flowers and prayers to naga images or anthills, and many avoid digging the earth on this day.
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Calendar basis
Shravana Shukla Panchami; tithi prevailing at sunrise
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 | Mon 17 Aug | — |
| Hamilton | Mon 17 Aug | — |
| Tauranga | Mon 17 Aug | — |
| Wellington | Mon 17 Aug | — |
| Palmerston North | Mon 17 Aug | — |
| Christchurch | Mon 17 Aug | — |
| Dunedin | Mon 17 Aug | — |
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