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Festivals
New Zealand / Aotearoa (UTC+12)
Date
28th July 2026
Kokila Vrat
Tithi:
Shukla Chaturdashi upto 12:49 AM +1
Nakshatra:
Purva Ashadha upto 7:42 PM
Uttara Ashadha upto 10:08 PM +1
Vasara:Tuesday
Relevant Timings
Pradosha Kalam
28 Jul, 5:27 pm – 7:21 pm, 28 Jul
Duration - 01 Hours 54 Mins
About
Observed on the full moon day of Ashadha, dedicated to Goddess Sati's legendary penance.
Significance:
Legend says Goddess Sati spent a thousand years in the form of a cuckoo (Kokila) as a penance to reunite with Lord Shiva. The vrat is observed for marital bliss and to gain the favor of the Divine Mother.
Rituals & Puja Vidhi:
1. Moonrise Puja: The main worship is performed when the moon rises in the evening. 2. Listening: Devotees listen for the call of the cuckoo as a sacred sign. 3. Fasting: Observing a fast until the evening moonrise rituals are completed.