Raksha Bandhan
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Friday 28 August 2026
Observance date and times for Tauranga, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 3:40 pm, Thursday 27 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 4:19 pm |
| Observance window begins | 1:24 pm |
| Observance window ends | 3:37 pm |
About Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on the full moon of Shravana.
How it is observed
Sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists and pray for their wellbeing; brothers give gifts and a promise of protection. Families living apart often send rakhis by post.
About the time shown: The rakhi is traditionally tied in the afternoon (aparahna) while Purnima is current, avoiding the Bhadra period.
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Calendar basis
Shravana Shukla Purnima; tithi prevailing at aparahna
Tradition: North Indian. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Fri 28 Aug | 1:29 pm – 3:43 pm |
| Hamilton | Fri 28 Aug | 1:27 pm – 3:41 pm |
| Tauranga | Fri 28 Aug | 1:24 pm – 3:37 pm |
| Wellington | Fri 28 Aug | 1:29 pm – 3:40 pm |
| Palmerston North | Fri 28 Aug | 1:25 pm – 3:38 pm |
| Christchurch | Fri 28 Aug | 1:37 pm – 3:47 pm |
| Dunedin | Fri 28 Aug | 1:44 pm – 3:54 pm |
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