Guru Purnima
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Wednesday 29 July 2026
Observance date and times for Tauranga, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 12:50 am |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 2:36 am, Thursday 30 July 2026 |
About Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima, on the full moon of Ashadha, honours teachers and spiritual guides. It is also remembered as the birthday of Sage Vyasa.
How it is observed
Students and devotees offer thanks and prayers to their gurus, visit ashrams and temples, and many observe a fast.
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Calendar basis
Ashadha Shukla Purnima; 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 | Wed 29 Jul | — |
| Hamilton | Wed 29 Jul | — |
| Tauranga | Wed 29 Jul | — |
| Wellington | Wed 29 Jul | — |
| Palmerston North | Wed 29 Jul | — |
| Christchurch | Wed 29 Jul | — |
| Dunedin | Wed 29 Jul | — |
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