Govardhan Puja
Also known as Annakut, Gujarati New Year
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Thursday 19 October 2028
Observance date and times for Palmerston North, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 3:57 pm, Wednesday 18 October 2028 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 12:32 pm |
About Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja, the day after Diwali, recalls Krishna lifting Govardhan hill to shelter the people of Vrindavan. It is also the Gujarati New Year.
How it is observed
Families prepare Annakut — a “mountain” of many dishes — as an offering to Krishna. Gujarati families exchange new-year greetings (Saal Mubarak).
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Calendar basis
Kartika Shukla Pratipada; tithi prevailing at sunrise
Tradition: North Indian / Gujarati. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Thu 19 Oct | — |
| Hamilton | Thu 19 Oct | — |
| Tauranga | Thu 19 Oct | — |
| Wellington | Thu 19 Oct | — |
| Palmerston North | Thu 19 Oct | — |
| Christchurch | Thu 19 Oct | — |
| Dunedin | Thu 19 Oct | — |
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