Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
Also known as Hindu New Year, Chaitra Navratri begins, Cheti Chand (regional)
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Thursday 8 April 2027
Observance date and times for Christchurch, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 11:52 am, Wednesday 7 April 2027 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 11:00 am |
About Ugadi
Ugadi (Telugu and Kannada) and Gudi Padwa (Marathi) mark the Hindu lunar new year on the first day of Chaitra. Chaitra Navratri begins on the same day.
How it is observed
Homes are cleaned and decorated; Maharashtrian families raise a gudi (decorated pole) and Telugu and Kannada families share Ugadi pachadi, a dish of six tastes representing life’s experiences. The new year’s Panchang is traditionally read.
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Calendar basis
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada; tithi prevailing at sunrise
Tradition: Pan-Hindu / Telugu / Kannada / Marathi. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Thu 8 Apr | — |
| Hamilton | Thu 8 Apr | — |
| Tauranga | Thu 8 Apr | — |
| Wellington | Thu 8 Apr | — |
| Palmerston North | Thu 8 Apr | — |
| Christchurch | Thu 8 Apr | — |
| Dunedin | Thu 8 Apr | — |
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