Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
Also known as Hindu New Year, Chaitra Navratri begins, Cheti Chand (regional)
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Friday 20 March 2026
Observance date and times for Wellington, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 2:24 pm, Thursday 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 12:23 pm |
About Ugadi
Ugadi (Telugu and Kannada) and Gudi Padwa (Marathi) mark the Hindu lunar new year on the first day of Chaitra. Chaitra Navratri begins on the same day.
How it is observed
Homes are cleaned and decorated; Maharashtrian families raise a gudi (decorated pole) and Telugu and Kannada families share Ugadi pachadi, a dish of six tastes representing life’s experiences. The new year’s Panchang is traditionally read.
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Calendar basis
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada; tithi prevailing at sunrise
Tradition: Pan-Hindu / Telugu / Kannada / Marathi. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Fri 20 Mar | — |
| Hamilton | Fri 20 Mar | — |
| Tauranga | Fri 20 Mar | — |
| Wellington | Fri 20 Mar | — |
| Palmerston North | Fri 20 Mar | — |
| Christchurch | Fri 20 Mar | — |
| Dunedin | Fri 20 Mar | — |
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