Govardhan Puja
Also known as Annakut, Gujarati New Year
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Saturday 30 October 2027
Observance date and times for Tauranga, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 2:37 am |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 1:23 am, Sunday 31 October 2027 |
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 | Sat 30 Oct | — |
| Hamilton | Sat 30 Oct | — |
| Tauranga | Sat 30 Oct | — |
| Wellington | Sat 30 Oct | — |
| Palmerston North | Sat 30 Oct | — |
| Christchurch | Sat 30 Oct | — |
| Dunedin | Sat 30 Oct | — |
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