Family Pooja registrations are open. Attendees can join the celebration for free.
Tuesday, 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
Tuesday · 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Western Springs Community Hall, Hall 1
Auckland, New Zealand
Attending is free — booking is only for the Pooja
Join us with your family for the special Vinayaka Chavithi Pooja and community celebration.
Only families who would like to perform the Pooja need to register. Other devotees and community members are welcome to attend the celebration for free.
NZTA will provide the Vinayaka idol and required Pooja items for each registered family.
Register your family to perform the Vinayaka Chavithi Pooja for $40 per family.
Enjoy traditional prasadam and festive snacks.
Take part in the traditional laddu auction — a festive highlight of the evening.
Connect with families and friends from the Telugu community.
With gratitude
Our heartfelt thanks to the families and businesses whose generosity makes each part of this celebration possible — from the idol itself to the Maha Prasadham shared with every devotee.
Sponsoring the Vinayaka idol for this year's celebration.
Providing the Maha Prasadham for all devotees on the main day.
Supporting the Nimarjanam procession and the Maha Prasadham served on the day.
Sponsoring the traditional laddu prasadam distributed to families.
Saiteja Adithya KallapadiEC MemberSupporting the celebration as a whole.
Jagadesh VarmaCo-Opt MemberEvent Sponsors
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NZTA warmly invites individuals, families, businesses and organisations to support our Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations through sponsorship. Your sponsorship will help us create a meaningful, welcoming and memorable celebration for our Telugu community in New Zealand.
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Welcome guests and community members.
Ganesh Pooja Begins
Family Pooja sessions commence.
Laddu Auction
The traditional laddu auction, open to all attendees.
Maha Prasadam Distribution
Traditional Maha Prasadam shared with all attendees.
Event Concludes
Thank you for being part of the celebration!
Western Springs Community Hall, Hall 1
956 Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022
Bring your family, celebrate our culture, and enjoy a day of learning, connection and community.
Attending is free — no registration needed. Booking is only for families performing the Pooja.