August is one of the most special months on the Indian and Nepali calendar. Hariyali Teej on 15 August, Raksha Bandhan on 28 August, and Onam arriving in the second week of August — three beloved festivals, all within a few weeks of each other, all centred on the same thing: family.
For the Indian and Nepali communities in Australia and New Zealand, this is the season of sending love home — whether that is money for mithai and gifts, a Rakhi in the post, or a contribution toward a family celebration you cannot attend in person.
This year, OrbitRemit is celebrating the season with you.
Win a gift hamper — or AUD/NZD $20 OrbitRemit credit
Between 10 August and 7 September 2026, every time you send AUD/NZD $100 or more to India or Nepal using OrbitRemit, you go in the draw to win one of 26 prizes across Australia and New Zealand.
The prizes:
In Australia and New Zealand separately:
- 3 gift hampers — valued at approximately AUD/NZD $100 each, packed with festive Indian goods (3x Australia and 3x New Zealand)
- 10 AUD/NZD $20 OrbitRemit transfer credits — use them toward your next transfer home
26 winners in total. 13 in Australia. 13 in New Zealand.
How to enter
There are two ways to enter:
1. Send to India or Nepal
Make a transfer of AUD/NZD $100 or more to India (INR) or Nepal (NPR) using OrbitRemit between 10 August and 7 September 2026. Each qualifying transfer counts as one entry — the more you send, the more chances you have.
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2. Refer a friend
Refer a friend to OrbitRemit using your personal referral link. When your referred friend signs up and completes a qualifying transfer to India or Nepal during the promotion period, you receive one entry. There is no limit to the number of referrals — each successful referral is one additional entry.
How to find your referral link:
- Log in to the OrbitRemit app or website
- Go to Rewards in the navigation menu
- Copy your unique referral link and share it with friends and family
How to refer a friend with OrbitRemit →
No extra steps required — entries are automatic. Just send or refer.
The festivals we are celebrating
Hariyali Teej — Saturday 15 August 2026
Hariyali Teej is one of the most joyful festivals of the monsoon season — celebrated by Hindu women with green sarees, fresh mehndi, swings decorated with flowers and prayers to Goddess Parvati. For the Indian and Nepali communities in Australia and New Zealand, it is a time to connect with family in India and Nepal and send money home so the celebrations can begin.
Read more about Hariyali Teej →
Raksha Bandhan — Friday 28 August 2026
Raksha Bandhan is the festival of the bond between siblings — a sister ties a Rakhi thread around her brother’s wrist as a prayer for his wellbeing; the brother offers gifts and his promise of protection. For families separated by distance, sending money home is one of the most meaningful things you can do.
Read more about Raksha Bandhan →
Onam — 16-26 August 2026
Onam is Kerala’s beloved harvest festival — ten days of celebration, the iconic Onam Sadhya (a 26-dish feast on a banana leaf), floral rangoli, boat races and family reunion. For Malayali communities in Australia and New Zealand, Onam is a time of warmth, pride and connection to home.
Why OrbitRemit for your festival transfers
- AUD to INR: fee-free — no transfer fee on any amount from Australia
- AUD to NPR: fee-free — fee-free from Australia
- NZD to INR: NZD $4 flat fee (fee-free above NZD $10,000)
- NZD to NPR: NZD $4 flat fee (fee-free above NZD $10,000)
- Rate locked at confirmation — no surprises
- UPI delivery for India — fastest option; transfers often arrive within minutes
- Over 85% of transfers to Asia-Pacific arrive within 2 hours
- Rated Excellent on Trustpilot from over 34,000 reviews
Key dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 10 August 2026 | Competition opens |
| 15 August | Hariyali Teej |
| 16-26 August | Onam |
| 28 August | Raksha Bandhan |
| 7 September 2026, 11:59pm AEST | Competition closes |
| By 11 September 2026 | Winners drawn and notified |
Terms and conditions
T&Cs apply. Open to OrbitRemit customers aged 18+. Make a qualifying transfer of AUD/NZD $100 or more to India (INR) or Nepal (NPR) between 10 Aug and 7 Sep 2026, or successfully refer a friend who sends to India or Nepal, to enter. Each qualifying transfer or referral = 1 entry. Prizes: 3x gift hampers (valued at approximately AUD/NZD $100 each) and 10x AUD/NZD $20 OrbitRemit transfer credits. Prize applies per market (AUD and NZD). Gift hamper contents may vary by location. Transfer credits are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Winners drawn by 12 Sep 2026 and notified by 19 Sep 2026.
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