Chhath is more than a festival. For many of us it is the quiet promise we make to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya to live with gratitude. Families fast, sing old folk songs, prepare thekua, and offer arghya at sunset and sunrise for the well-being of loved ones. Even far from the Ganga, this prayer binds our community together on Auckland’s shores.
This year three Auckland families are opening their homes and hearts. All are welcome, from every background. If you wish to attend, please RSVP directly to the hosts below.
1) Waimauku – Rupesh and Subu
Venue: 25 Sarah Todd Lane, Waimauku
Schedule:
- 25 Oct: Nahay Khay from 12 pm, prasad
- 26 Oct: Kharna at 7 pm
- 27 Oct: Sandhya Arghya at 7 pm
- 28 Oct: Usha Arghya before sunrise
RSVP: Subhu: 021 217 9123, Ravi: 027 555 5377
2) Mount Wellington – Amit and Smriti
Venue: 33B Rutland Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland
Schedule:
- 25 Oct: Nahay Khaye from 5 pm
- 26 Oct: Kharna from 7 pm
- 27 Oct: Sandhya Arghya at sunset
- 28 Oct: Subah ka Argh at sunrise
RSVP: Amit 022 100 4901, Smriti 022 569 6101
3) Papatoetoe and Mount Wellington – Karan and Nikku
Venues:
- 25–26 Oct: 12/21 Margan Avenue, Papatoetoe
- 27–28 Oct: 33B Rutland Road, Mount Wellington
Schedule: - 25 Oct: Nahay Khay from 1 pm
- 26 Oct: Kharna from 7.30 pm
- 27 Oct: Sandhya Arghya at 7 pm
- 28 Oct: Usha Arghya before sunrise
RSVP: Karan 027 506 8833, Nikku 022 187 3476
A few gentle notes
Bring your diya, lota or flowers if you can. Dress modestly, arrive on time, and feel free to lend a hand with setup or prasad. Your presence is the real blessing.
Community partner: Bihar Jharkhand Sabha Australia and New Zealand
From our homes to the wider Aotearoa whānau, may Chhathi Maiya keep everyone healthy, hopeful and connected.
