Vasant Panchami
Also known as Saraswati Puja
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Friday 23 January 2026
Observance date and times for Wellington, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 9:59 am |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 9:17 am, Saturday 24 January 2026 |
| Observance window begins | 9:59 am |
| Observance window ends | 1:32 pm |
About Vasant Panchami
Vasant Panchami welcomes spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and the arts.
How it is observed
Families wear yellow, offer yellow flowers and sweets, and place books, pens and instruments before Saraswati for blessing. It is a traditional day for children to begin learning to write (Vidyarambham).
About the time shown: The puja is performed in the first half of the day (purvahna) while Panchami tithi is current.
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Calendar basis
Magha Shukla Panchami; tithi prevailing at purvahna
Tradition: Pan-Hindu / Bengali. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Fri 23 Jan | 9:59 am – 1:32 pm |
| Hamilton | Fri 23 Jan | 9:59 am – 1:30 pm |
| Tauranga | Fri 23 Jan | 9:59 am – 1:27 pm |
| Wellington | Fri 23 Jan | 9:59 am – 1:32 pm |
| Palmerston North | Fri 23 Jan | 9:59 am – 1:29 pm |
| Christchurch | Fri 23 Jan | 9:59 am – 1:41 pm |
| Dunedin | Fri 23 Jan | 9:59 am – 1:49 pm |
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