Sharad Purnima
Also known as Kojagara Puja
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Tuesday 3 October 2028
Observance date and times for Tauranga, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 3:05 am |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 5:26 am, Wednesday 4 October 2028 |
| Observance window begins | 7:21 pm |
| Observance window ends | 9:45 pm |
About Sharad Purnima
Sharad Purnima, the full moon of Ashwin, is associated with Goddess Lakshmi and is said to be the night the moon shines with all sixteen kalas.
How it is observed
Families keep vigil, worship Lakshmi (Kojagara Puja in Bengal and Odisha) and leave kheer in the moonlight to be shared the next morning.
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Calendar basis
Ashwin Shukla Purnima; tithi prevailing at pradosh
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 | Tue 3 Oct | 7:27 pm – 9:51 pm |
| Hamilton | Tue 3 Oct | 7:25 pm – 9:49 pm |
| Tauranga | Tue 3 Oct | 7:21 pm – 9:45 pm |
| Wellington | Tue 3 Oct | 7:29 pm – 9:53 pm |
| Palmerston North | Tue 3 Oct | 7:25 pm – 9:49 pm |
| Christchurch | Tue 3 Oct | 7:39 pm – 10:03 pm |
| Dunedin | Tue 3 Oct | 7:49 pm – 10:13 pm |
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