Sharad Navratri begins
Also known as Ghatasthapana
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Sunday 11 October 2026
Observance date and times for Christchurch, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 4:51 am |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 5:02 am, Monday 12 October 2026 |
About Sharad Navratri begins
Sharad Navratri — “nine nights” — is dedicated to the Goddess in her nine forms (Navadurga) and is the most widely celebrated Navratri of the year.
How it is observed
Many families install a kalash (Ghatasthapana) on the first day, fast or eat sattvic food, and worship a different form of Durga each day. Gujarati communities celebrate with garba and dandiya; Bengali communities with Durga Puja; South Indian families with Golu.
About the time shown: Ghatasthapana is done in the morning on the first day while Pratipada is current.
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Calendar basis
Ashwin Shukla Pratipada; 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 | Sun 11 Oct | — |
| Hamilton | Sun 11 Oct | — |
| Tauranga | Sun 11 Oct | — |
| Wellington | Sun 11 Oct | — |
| Palmerston North | Sun 11 Oct | — |
| Christchurch | Sun 11 Oct | — |
| Dunedin | Sun 11 Oct | — |
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