Hindu calendar
September 2027 calendar, Amravati
- Hindu months
- Bhadrapada
- Era
- Shaka Samvat 1949, Vikram Samvat 2084
- Samvatsara
- Plavanga
- Ayana
- Dakshinayana
- Ritu
- Varsha
Months are reckoned amanta (each month ends at the new moon); years are given in Shaka Samvat; the ayanamsa is Lahiri; festival dates follow the Smarta tradition.
You chose Amravati. Times and dates on this page are for the Maharashtra region, computed for Mumbai. In Amravati the times can differ, and a festival can fall on another day.
These festival dates have not yet been checked against a printed almanac.
Each day in September 2027
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Pratipada (23:11:03 – 19:50:46)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Phalguni (22:20:21 – 19:48:06)
- Yoga
- Siddha (21:35:49 – 17:44:12)
- Karana
- Kimstughna (23:11:03 – 09:29:01)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (06:23:24 – 06:23:36)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Simha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Bhadrapada month beginsThe start of the lunar month Bhadrapada, observed in the amanta reckoning.
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Dwitiya (19:50:46 – 16:50:24)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni (19:48:06 – 17:35:53)
- Yoga
- Sadhya (17:44:12 – 14:08:20)
- Karana
- Kaulava (06:17:29 – 16:50:24)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (06:23:36 – 06:23:48)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kanya
Festivals, vrats and observances
Shravani (Samavedi)The annual Vedic rite of renewing the sacred thread, observed by Samavedins on Hasta nakshatra in Bhadrapada (amanta).
Varaha JayantiThe appearance day of Varaha, the boar incarnation of Vishnu, observed on Shukla Dwitiya of Bhadrapada.
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Tritiya (16:50:24 – 14:19:23)
- Nakshatra
- Hasta (17:35:53 – 15:53:23)
- Yoga
- Shubha (14:08:20 – 10:55:44)
- Karana
- Gara (03:30:40 – 14:19:23)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (06:23:48 – 06:23:59)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kanya, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Hartalika TritiyaA day of fasting and worship of Goddess Parvati, observed by women for marital harmony and well-being.
Muslim Rabi-ul-Akhar beginsThe first day of the Islamic lunar month, as published in advance; actual sighting of the new crescent may adjust the date.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Chaturthi (14:19:23 – 12:26:13)
- Nakshatra
- Chitra (15:53:23 – 14:49:11)
- Yoga
- Shukla (10:55:44 – 08:13:06)
- Karana
- Vishti (01:17:35 – 12:26:13)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (06:23:59 – 06:24:11)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Tula
Festivals, vrats and observances
Ganesh ChaturthiFestival of Ganesha on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Chandradarshan nishedhA Smarta observance of refraining from sighting the moon on the Shukla Chaturthi of Bhadrapada.
Jain Samvatsari, Chaturthi PakshaThe Jain observance of Samvatsari falling on the fourth tithi of the bright half of Bhadrapada.
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Panchami (12:26:13 – 11:17:47)
- Nakshatra
- Swati (14:49:10 – 14:29:49)
- Yoga
- Indra (06:05:46 – 04:37:01)
- Karana
- Balava (23:46:04 – 11:17:47)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (06:24:11 – 06:24:22)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Tula
Festivals, vrats and observances
Rishi PanchamiA day of reverence to the Saptarishi, the seven ancient sages, observed on the Shukla Paksha Panchami of Bhadrapada.
Gajanan Maharaj PunyatithiThe death anniversary of Gajanan Maharaj of Shegaon, observed in Maharashtra on the fifth tithi of the waxing fortnight of Bhadrapada.
Paryushan (Digambar)The Digambar Jain community begins its ten-day Paryushan Parva, a period of fasting, study, and self-discipline.
Jain Samvatsari, Panchami PakshaA day of annual forgiveness and reflection observed by some Jains on the fifth day of the bright half of Bhadrapada.
Teachers' DayA day honouring teachers and their contribution to society, observed on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Shashthi (11:17:47 – 10:58:18)
- Nakshatra
- Vishakha (14:29:49 – 14:58:52)
- Yoga
- Vaidhriti (04:37:01 – 03:47:34)
- Karana
- Taitila (23:01:47 – 10:58:18)
- Weekday
- Somavara (06:24:22 – 06:24:34)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Tula, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Jyeshthagauri avahanThe arrival of the goddess Gauri is observed in Maharashtra on the Anuradha nakshatra of Bhadrapada.
Paryushan (Digambar)The Digambar Jain community begins its ten-day Paryushan Parva, a period of fasting, study, and self-discipline.
Surya ShashthiA Smarta observance on the Shukla Shashthi of Bhadrapada honouring Surya, the sun.
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Saptami (10:58:18 – 11:28:26)
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha (14:58:52 – 16:15:59)
- Yoga
- Vishkambha (03:47:34 – 03:35:10)
- Karana
- Vanija (23:07:17 – 11:28:26)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (06:24:34 – 06:24:45)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishchika
Festivals, vrats and observances
Jyeshthagauri pujanIn Maharashtra, a day of worship for the goddess Jyeshthagauri, observed when the Jyeshtha nakshatra falls in the amanta month of Bhadrapada.
Raje Umaji Naik JayantiThe birth anniversary of Raje Umaji Naik, a freedom fighter who led a rebellion against British rule in Maharashtra.
Paryushan (Digambar)The Digambar Jain community begins its ten-day Paryushan Parva, a period of fasting, study, and self-discipline.
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Ashtami (11:28:26 – 12:44:40)
- Nakshatra
- Jyeshtha (16:15:59 – 18:16:32)
- Yoga
- Priti (03:35:10 – 03:54:40)
- Karana
- Bava (00:01:11 – 12:44:40)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (06:24:45 – 06:24:56)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moon sign
- Vrishchika, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
DurgashtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Goddess Durga, falling on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami of each lunar month.
Paryushan (Digambar)The Digambar Jain community begins its ten-day Paryushan Parva, a period of fasting, study, and self-discipline.
Dorak dharanA Smarta observance on Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami where a sacred thread is worn for protection.
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Navami (12:44:40 – 14:39:12)
- Nakshatra
- Mula (18:16:32 – 20:51:47)
- Yoga
- Ayushman (03:54:40 – 04:38:29)
- Karana
- Kaulava (01:37:47 – 14:39:12)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (06:24:56 – 06:25:07)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Dhanu
Festivals, vrats and observances
Jyeshthagauri visarjanIn Maharashtra, the immersion of the Jyeshthagauri idols, concluding the Gauri festival on the Mula nakshatra of Bhadrapada.
Paryushan (Digambar)The Digambar Jain community begins its ten-day Paryushan Parva, a period of fasting, study, and self-discipline.
Adukh NavamiA day observed for relief from suffering, marked by simple worship and charitable acts.
Bhagwat SaptahA seven-day recitation of the Bhagavata Purana, beginning on Bhadrapada Shukla Navami and concluding on Purnima.
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Dashami (14:39:12 – 17:00:49)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Ashadha (20:51:47 – 23:50:01)
- Yoga
- Saubhagya (04:38:29 – 05:37:31)
- Karana
- Gara (03:47:25 – 17:00:49)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (06:25:07 – 06:25:17)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Dhanu
Festivals, vrats and observances
Paryushan (Digambar)The Digambar Jain community begins its ten-day Paryushan Parva, a period of fasting, study, and self-discipline.
Bhagwat SaptahA seven-day recitation of the Bhagavata Purana, beginning on Bhadrapada Shukla Navami and concluding on Purnima.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Ekadashi (17:00:49 – 19:36:29)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Ashadha (23:50:01 – 02:58:20)
- Yoga
- Shobhana (05:37:31 – 06:42:17)
- Karana
- Vishti (06:17:44 – 19:36:29)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (06:25:17 – 06:25:28)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Dhanu, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Parivartini EkadashiThe Ekadashi of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha, marking the day Vishnu is believed to turn in his cosmic sleep.
Paryushan (Digambar)The Digambar Jain community begins its ten-day Paryushan Parva, a period of fasting, study, and self-discipline.
Bhagwat SaptahA seven-day recitation of the Bhagavata Purana, beginning on Bhadrapada Shukla Navami and concluding on Purnima.
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Dwadashi (19:36:29 – 22:13:14)
- Nakshatra
- Shravana (02:58:20 – 06:04:30)
- Yoga
- Shobhana (05:37:31 – 06:42:17)
- Karana
- Bava (19:36:29 – 08:55:28)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (06:25:28 – 06:25:39)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Makara
Festivals, vrats and observances
Paryushan (Digambar)The Digambar Jain community begins its ten-day Paryushan Parva, a period of fasting, study, and self-discipline.
Bhagwat SaptahA seven-day recitation of the Bhagavata Purana, beginning on Bhadrapada Shukla Navami and concluding on Purnima.
Vaman JayantiCelebrates the birth of Lord Vishnu’s Vamana incarnation, observed on the Shukla Paksha Dwadashi of Bhadrapada.
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Trayodashi (22:13:14 – 00:40:00)
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta (06:04:30 – 08:58:24)
- Yoga
- Atiganda (06:42:17 – 07:44:04)
- Karana
- Kaulava (22:13:14 – 11:28:27)
- Weekday
- Somavara (06:25:39 – 06:25:49)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Makara, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Som PradoshA monthly observance on trayodashi, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, kept with fasting and an evening puja.
Sun enters Uttara PhalguniThe Sun's ingress into the nakshatra Uttara Phalguni is noted.
Paryushan (Digambar)The Digambar Jain community begins its ten-day Paryushan Parva, a period of fasting, study, and self-discipline.
Bhagwat SaptahA seven-day recitation of the Bhagavata Purana, beginning on Bhadrapada Shukla Navami and concluding on Purnima.
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Chaturdashi (00:40:00 – 02:48:28)
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta (06:04:30 – 08:58:24)
- Yoga
- Sukarma (07:44:04 – 08:35:39)
- Karana
- Gara (00:40:00 – 13:46:55)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (06:25:49 – 06:26:00)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kumbha
Festivals, vrats and observances
Anant ChaturdashiA major observance on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his eternal form, Anant, marked by tying a sacred thread on the arm.
Parsi Ardibehest beginsThe first day of the Parsi Ardibehest month as observed by Shahenshahi Zoroastrians.
Paryushan (Digambar)The Digambar Jain community begins its ten-day Paryushan Parva, a period of fasting, study, and self-discipline.
Bhagwat SaptahA seven-day recitation of the Bhagavata Purana, beginning on Bhadrapada Shukla Navami and concluding on Purnima.
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Purnima (02:48:28 – 04:33:24)
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha (08:58:24 – 11:32:50)
- Yoga
- Dhriti (08:35:39 – 09:11:50)
- Karana
- Vishti (02:48:28 – 15:44:05)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (06:26:00 – 06:26:11)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kumbha
Festivals, vrats and observances
PurnimaThe full-moon day of the Hindu lunar month, observed with fasting and worship.
Bhagwat SaptahA seven-day recitation of the Bhagavata Purana, beginning on Bhadrapada Shukla Navami and concluding on Purnima.
Proshthapadi PurnimaThe full moon of Bhadrapada Shukla, observed as a day of worship and religious gatherings.
Sanyasi chaturmas endsThe four-month retreat of Hindu renunciates concludes on Bhadrapada Shukla Purnima.
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Pratipada (04:33:24 – 05:52:11)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Bhadrapada (11:32:50 – 13:43:30)
- Yoga
- Shula (09:11:50 – 09:29:18)
- Karana
- Balava (04:33:24 – 17:16:08)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (06:26:11 – 06:26:21)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kumbha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Pratipada ShraddhaThe first day of the Pitru Paksha fortnight, when Shraddha rites are offered to ancestors whose death occurred on a Pratipada tithi.
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Dwitiya (05:52:11 – 06:44:05)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Bhadrapada (13:43:30 – 15:28:28)
- Yoga
- Ganda (09:29:18 – 09:26:24)
- Karana
- Taitila (05:52:11 – 18:21:29)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (06:26:21 – 06:26:32)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Meena
Festivals, vrats and observances
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Dwitiya ShraddhaA Shraddha observance on the second day of the waning fortnight of Bhadrapada, for offering to ancestors.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Dwitiya (05:52:11 – 06:44:05)
- Nakshatra
- Revati (15:28:28 – 16:47:23)
- Yoga
- Vriddhi (09:26:24 – 09:02:37)
- Karana
- Gara (18:21:29 – 06:44:05)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (06:26:32 – 06:26:43)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Meena, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Tritiya ShraddhaA day in Bhadrapada Krishna paksha for offering shraddha to ancestors whose death tithi was Tritiya.
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Tritiya (06:44:05 – 07:09:26)
- Nakshatra
- Ashwini (16:47:23 – 17:40:39)
- Yoga
- Dhruva (09:02:37 – 08:18:07)
- Karana
- Vishti (19:00:02 – 07:09:26)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (06:26:43 – 06:26:53)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mesha
Festivals, vrats and observances
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Sankashti ChaturthiA monthly fast observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, broken after sighting the moon.
Chaturthi ShraddhaA Shraddha observed on the Chaturthi tithi of Bhadrapada Krishna paksha, during the Pitru Paksha period.
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Chaturthi (07:09:26 – 07:08:54)
- Nakshatra
- Bharani (17:40:39 – 18:08:52)
- Yoga
- Vyaghata (08:18:07 – 07:13:15)
- Karana
- Balava (19:12:21 – 07:08:54)
- Weekday
- Somavara (06:26:53 – 06:27:04)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mesha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Bharani ShraddhaA shraddha performed during the Bharani nakshatra in the Krishna paksha of Bhadrapada (amanta) or Ashwin (purnimanta), observed by Smartas.
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Panchami ShraddhaObserved on the Panchami tithi of Pitru Paksha, when Smartas perform shraddha rites for ancestors who passed away on a Panchami tithi.
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Panchami (07:08:54 – 06:43:07)
- Nakshatra
- Krittika (18:08:52 – 18:12:28)
- Yoga
- Vajra (05:48:23 – 04:03:38)
- Karana
- Taitila (18:59:08 – 06:43:07)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (06:27:04 – 06:27:15)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishabha
Festivals, vrats and observances
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Shashthi ShraddhaA day within Pitru Paksha (Bhadrapada Krishna Shashthi in the amanta calendar) for offering shraddha to ancestors who died on a Shashthi tithi.
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Saptami (05:52:26 – 04:37:07)
- Nakshatra
- Rohini (18:12:28 – 17:51:38)
- Yoga
- Siddhi (04:03:38 – 01:59:04)
- Karana
- Vishti (05:52:26 – 17:17:50)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (06:27:15 – 06:27:26)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishabha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Saptami ShraddhaThe Pitru Paksha observance for performing shraddha for ancestors who passed away on the Saptami tithi.
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Ashtami (04:37:07 – 02:57:36)
- Nakshatra
- Mrigashira (17:51:38 – 17:06:35)
- Yoga
- Vyatipata (01:59:04 – 23:34:52)
- Karana
- Balava (04:37:07 – 15:50:20)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (06:27:26 – 06:27:38)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mithuna
Festivals, vrats and observances
KalashtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, falling on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami of each lunar month.
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Ashtami ShraddhaThe shraddha for those who passed away on the Ashtami tithi, observed during the Pitru Paksha of Bhadrapada.
Indian national Ashvina beginsThe first day of the Indian national calendar month.
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Navami (02:57:36 – 00:54:56)
- Nakshatra
- Ardra (17:06:35 – 15:57:58)
- Yoga
- Variyana (23:34:52 – 20:51:39)
- Karana
- Taitila (02:57:36 – 13:59:03)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (06:27:38 – 06:27:49)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mithuna
Festivals, vrats and observances
Avidhava NavamiA shraddha day in Pitru Paksha, on Bhadrapada Krishna Navami, for remembering women of the family who died before their husbands.
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Navami ShraddhaShraddha for those deceased on Navami tithi, observed during the Aparahna of Bhadrapada Krishna Navami.
Vishuv dinThe autumnal equinox, marking the Sun's entry into Libra.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Dashami (00:54:56 – 22:31:11)
- Nakshatra
- Punarvasu (15:57:58 – 14:27:20)
- Yoga
- Parigha (20:51:39 – 17:50:47)
- Karana
- Vanija (00:54:56 – 11:45:31)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (06:27:49 – 06:28:01)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mithuna, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Dashami ShraddhaA day within Pitru Paksha for offering shraddha to ancestors whose death occurred on Dashami tithi.
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Ekadashi (22:31:11 – 19:49:47)
- Nakshatra
- Pushya (14:27:20 – 12:37:34)
- Yoga
- Shiva (17:50:47 – 14:34:38)
- Karana
- Bava (22:31:11 – 09:12:26)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (06:28:01 – 06:28:12)
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- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Karka
Festivals, vrats and observances
Indira EkadashiA fast in honour of Vishnu, observed on the Ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada (amanta) or Ashwin (purnimanta).
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Ekadashi ShraddhaA day in Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha for performing shraddha rites for the deceased, observed during the aparahna.
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- Somavara
- Tithi
- Dwadashi (19:49:47 – 16:55:35)
- Nakshatra
- Ashlesha (12:37:34 – 10:33:09)
- Yoga
- Siddha (14:34:38 – 11:06:46)
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- Taitila (06:23:55 – 16:55:35)
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- Somavara (06:28:12 – 06:28:24)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Karka, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Magha ShraddhaA day for performing shraddha rites for ancestors when the Magha nakshatra prevails during the Krishna paksha of Bhadrapada (amanta reckoning).
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Som PradoshA monthly observance on trayodashi, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, kept with fasting and an evening puja.
Sanyasi MahalayaA Smarta observance on Bhadrapada Krishna Dwadashi, marking the Mahalaya for Sanyasis.
Dwadashi ShraddhaA Shraddha observed on the Dwadashi of Bhadrapada (amanta) Krishna paksha during Pitru Paksha.
Sun enters HastaThe Sun's ingress into the Hasta nakshatra is noted.
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- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Trayodashi (16:55:35 – 13:54:57)
- Nakshatra
- Magha (10:33:09 – 08:20:09)
- Yoga
- Sadhya (11:06:46 – 07:31:56)
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- Vanija (03:25:37 – 13:54:57)
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- Mangalavara (06:28:24 – 06:28:36)
- Month (amanta)
- Bhadrapada
- Month (purnimanta)
- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Simha
Festivals, vrats and observances
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
ShivratriMonthly observance of Shiva's night, kept on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of each lunar month except Magha (amanta).
Shastrahat pitru shraddhaA shraddha performed during the aparahna of Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturdashi for ancestors who were killed by weapons.
Chaturdashi ShraddhaShraddha for ancestors who died on Chaturdashi, observed during the Pitru Paksha of Bhadrapada (amanta).
Trayodashi ShraddhaA shraddha observance on the thirteenth day (Trayodashi) of the Krishna paksha of Bhadrapada in the amanta reckoning, performed during the aparahna.
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- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Chaturdashi (13:54:57 – 10:55:31)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni (06:06:10 – 03:59:58)
- Yoga
- Shukla (03:55:59 – 00:25:39)
- Karana
- Shakuni (00:24:33 – 10:55:31)
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- Budhavara (06:28:36 – 06:28:49)
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- Bhadrapada
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- Ashwin
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Simha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Darsha AmavasyaThe monthly Amavasya when the moon is completely invisible, observed as a day for rituals dedicated to ancestors and deities.
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Sarvapitri AmavasyaThe new moon day of Bhadrapada Krishna paksha in the amanta calendar, observed to honour all departed ancestors.
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Amavasya (10:55:31 – 08:05:56)
- Nakshatra
- Hasta (03:59:58 – 02:11:05)
- Yoga
- Brahma (00:25:39 – 21:08:12)
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- Naga (21:28:55 – 08:05:56)
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- Guruvara (06:28:49 – 06:29:02)
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- Bhadrapada
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- Ashwin
- Sunrise
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- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kanya
Festivals, vrats and observances
GhatasthapanaInstalling the kalash that opens Sharad Navratri, the nine nights of the Goddess.
AmavasyaThe new-moon day of the Hindu lunar month, observed with rituals for departed ancestors and sacred baths.
MahalayaThe fortnight of Pitru Paksha, a period for honouring ancestors, begins on this day.
Matamaha ShraddhaThe shraddha ritual for the maternal grandfather, observed on the first day of Ashwin Shukla Paksha.
Shravani (Samavedi)The annual Vedic rite of renewing the sacred thread, observed by Samavedins on Hasta nakshatra in Bhadrapada (amanta).
Gajachhaya YogaA brief astrological combination on amanta Bhadrapada Krishna Amavasya when the sun is in Hasta nakshatra, considered sacred for offerings to ancestors.
Ashwin month beginsThe start of the lunar month Ashwin, observed in the amanta reckoning.