Vasant Panchami
Also known as Saraswati Puja
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Tuesday 1 February 2028
Observance date and times for Christchurch, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 2:46 pm, Monday 31 January 2028 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 4:59 pm |
| Observance window begins | 6:29 am |
| Observance window ends | 1:43 pm |
About Vasant Panchami
Vasant Panchami welcomes spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and the arts.
How it is observed
Families wear yellow, offer yellow flowers and sweets, and place books, pens and instruments before Saraswati for blessing. It is a traditional day for children to begin learning to write (Vidyarambham).
About the time shown: The puja is performed in the first half of the day (purvahna) while Panchami tithi is current.
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Calendar basis
Magha Shukla Panchami; tithi prevailing at purvahna
Tradition: Pan-Hindu / Bengali. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Tue 1 Feb | 6:36 am – 1:34 pm |
| Hamilton | Tue 1 Feb | 6:32 am – 1:32 pm |
| Tauranga | Tue 1 Feb | 6:28 am – 1:28 pm |
| Wellington | Tue 1 Feb | 6:26 am – 1:34 pm |
| Palmerston North | Tue 1 Feb | 6:25 am – 1:31 pm |
| Christchurch | Tue 1 Feb | 6:29 am – 1:43 pm |
| Dunedin | Tue 1 Feb | 6:31 am – 1:51 pm |
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