Hindu calendar
April 2027 calendar, Dubai
- Hindu months
- Phalguna, Chaitra
- Era
- Shaka Samvat 1948/1949, Vikram Samvat 2083/2084
- Samvatsara
- Parabhava, Plavanga
- Ayana
- Uttarayana
- Ritu
- Shishira, Vasanta
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.
Times and dates on this page are for Dubai.
These festival dates have not yet been checked against a printed almanac.
Each day in April 2027
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Dashami (20:46:47 – 23:15:30)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Ashadha (04:50:45 – 07:55:06)
- Yoga
- Shiva (06:22:28 – 07:21:32)
- Karana
- Vanija (20:46:47 – 10:03:04)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (06:10:57 – 06:09:55)
- Month (amanta)
- Phalguna
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Makara
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Ekadashi (23:15:30 – 01:22:19)
- Nakshatra
- Shravana (07:55:06 – 10:46:06)
- Yoga
- Siddha (07:21:32 – 08:10:22)
- Karana
- Bava (23:15:30 – 12:22:24)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (06:09:55 – 06:08:53)
- Month (amanta)
- Phalguna
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Makara, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Papmochani EkadashiAn Ekadashi fast observed on the eleventh day of the waning moon of Phalguna (amanta) or Chaitra (purnimanta), named for the liberation from sins.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Dwadashi (01:22:19 – 02:56:54)
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta (10:46:06 – 13:11:27)
- Yoga
- Sadhya (08:10:22 – 08:39:48)
- Karana
- Kaulava (01:22:19 – 14:14:07)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (06:08:53 – 06:07:52)
- Month (amanta)
- Phalguna
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kumbha
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Trayodashi (02:56:54 – 03:53:31)
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha (13:11:27 – 15:02:51)
- Yoga
- Shubha (08:39:48 – 08:43:13)
- Karana
- Gara (02:56:54 – 15:30:08)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (06:07:52 – 06:06:51)
- Month (amanta)
- Phalguna
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kumbha
Festivals, vrats and observances
PradoshA monthly observance on trayodashi, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, kept with fasting and an evening puja.
Madhukrishna TrayodashiThe thirteenth day of the waning moon of Phalguna (amanta), associated with the worship of Lord Krishna in his Madhava form.
Varuni YogaA yoga formed when Phalguna (amanta) Krishna Trayodashi coincides with Shatabhisha nakshatra, observed as an auspicious period for bathing and charity.
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Chaturdashi (03:53:31 – 04:10:48)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Bhadrapada (15:02:51 – 16:16:33)
- Yoga
- Shukla (08:43:13 – 08:17:05)
- Karana
- Vishti (03:53:31 – 16:07:00)
- Weekday
- Somavara (06:06:51 – 06:05:50)
- Month (amanta)
- Phalguna
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kumbha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
ShivratriMonthly observance of Shiva's night, kept on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of each lunar month except Magha (amanta).
Somavati AmavasyaThe new-moon day that falls on a Monday, observed with a fast and worship of Shiva and Parvati.
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Amavasya (04:10:48 – 03:51:02)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Bhadrapada (16:16:33 – 16:52:53)
- Yoga
- Brahma (08:17:05 – 07:20:41)
- Karana
- Chatushpada (04:10:48 – 16:05:18)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (06:05:50 – 06:04:50)
- Month (amanta)
- Phalguna
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Meena
Festivals, vrats and observances
AmavasyaThe new-moon day of the Hindu lunar month, observed with rituals for departed ancestors and sacred baths.
Darsha AmavasyaThe monthly Amavasya when the moon is completely invisible, observed as a day for rituals dedicated to ancestors and deities.
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Pratipada (03:51:02 – 02:58:55)
- Nakshatra
- Revati (16:52:53 – 16:55:17)
- Yoga
- Vaidhriti (05:55:43 – 04:05:38)
- Karana
- Kimstughna (03:51:02 – 15:28:39)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (06:04:50 – 06:03:50)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Meena, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Gudi PadwaMarathi new year.
Chaitra NavaratraThe nine nights of the goddess, observed from the Shukla Pratipada of Chaitra; in many regions this day also begins the lunisolar new year.
Chaitra month beginsThe start of the lunar month Chaitra, observed in the amanta reckoning.
Shalivahan Shaka 1949; Plavanga samvatsara beginsThe Shalivahan Shaka year 1949 and the Plavanga samvatsara begin on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
World Health DayA global observance drawing attention to a chosen health topic each year.
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Dwitiya (02:58:55 – 01:40:31)
- Nakshatra
- Ashwini (16:55:17 – 16:29:13)
- Yoga
- Vishkambha (04:05:38 – 01:54:55)
- Karana
- Balava (02:58:55 – 14:22:36)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (06:03:50 – 06:02:50)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mesha
Festivals, vrats and observances
Chaitra NavaratraThe nine nights of the goddess, observed from the Shukla Pratipada of Chaitra; in many regions this day also begins the lunisolar new year.
Muslim Zilkad beginsThe first day of the Islamic lunar month, as published in advance; actual sighting of the new crescent may adjust the date.
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Tritiya (01:40:31 – 00:02:16)
- Nakshatra
- Bharani (16:29:13 – 15:41:02)
- Yoga
- Priti (01:54:55 – 23:28:24)
- Karana
- Taitila (01:40:31 – 12:53:28)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (06:02:50 – 06:01:51)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mesha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Chaitra NavaratraThe nine nights of the goddess, observed from the Shukla Pratipada of Chaitra; in many regions this day also begins the lunisolar new year.
Gauri TritiyaA Smarta observance on the third tithi of the waxing moon in Chaitra, honouring Goddess Gauri.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Chaturthi (00:02:16 – 22:10:18)
- Nakshatra
- Krittika (15:41:02 – 14:37:07)
- Yoga
- Ayushman (23:28:24 – 20:50:46)
- Karana
- Vanija (00:02:16 – 11:07:39)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (06:01:51 – 06:00:52)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishabha
Festivals, vrats and observances
Chaitra NavaratraThe nine nights of the goddess, observed from the Shukla Pratipada of Chaitra; in many regions this day also begins the lunisolar new year.
Vinayak ChaturthiA monthly observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of each lunar month except Bhadrapada.
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Panchami (22:10:18 – 20:09:53)
- Nakshatra
- Rohini (14:37:07 – 13:23:12)
- Yoga
- Saubhagya (20:50:46 – 18:06:11)
- Karana
- Bava (22:10:18 – 09:10:52)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (06:00:52 – 05:59:54)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishabha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Chaitra NavaratraThe nine nights of the goddess, observed from the Shukla Pratipada of Chaitra; in many regions this day also begins the lunisolar new year.
Shri PanchamiA day dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, observed on the fifth day of the bright half of Chaitra.
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Shashthi (20:09:53 – 18:05:13)
- Nakshatra
- Mrigashira (13:23:12 – 12:03:56)
- Yoga
- Shobhana (18:06:11 – 15:17:56)
- Karana
- Kaulava (20:09:53 – 07:07:52)
- Weekday
- Somavara (05:59:54 – 05:58:56)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moon sign
- Mithuna
Festivals, vrats and observances
Chaitra NavaratraThe nine nights of the goddess, observed from the Shukla Pratipada of Chaitra; in many regions this day also begins the lunisolar new year.
Parsi Adar beginsThe first day of the Parsi Adar month as observed by Shahenshahi Zoroastrians.
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Saptami (18:05:13 – 15:59:17)
- Nakshatra
- Ardra (12:03:56 – 10:42:46)
- Yoga
- Atiganda (15:17:56 – 12:28:31)
- Karana
- Vanija (05:02:15 – 15:59:17)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (05:58:56 – 05:57:58)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mithuna, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Chaitra NavaratraThe nine nights of the goddess, observed from the Shukla Pratipada of Chaitra; in many regions this day also begins the lunisolar new year.
Ayambil Oli (Jain)The Jain Ayambil Oli, a nine-day period of fasting and austerity, begins on Chaitra Shukla Saptami.
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Ashtami (15:59:17 – 13:54:08)
- Nakshatra
- Punarvasu (10:42:46 – 09:22:01)
- Yoga
- Sukarma (12:28:31 – 09:39:37)
- Karana
- Bava (02:56:31 – 13:54:08)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (05:57:58 – 05:57:01)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Karka
Festivals, vrats and observances
Ambedkar JayantiThe birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, a national holiday and a state holiday in Maharashtra.
BaisakhiThe solar New Year and harvest festival of Punjab, also marking the founding of the Khalsa.
Bhavanidevi UtpattiIn Maharashtra, the emergence of Goddess Bhavani is observed on Shukla Ashtami of Chaitra.
Chaitra NavaratraThe nine nights of the goddess, observed from the Shukla Pratipada of Chaitra; in many regions this day also begins the lunisolar new year.
DurgashtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Goddess Durga, falling on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami of each lunar month.
Ayambil Oli (Jain)The Jain Ayambil Oli, a nine-day period of fasting and austerity, begins on Chaitra Shukla Saptami.
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Navami (13:54:08 – 11:51:15)
- Nakshatra
- Pushya (09:22:01 – 08:03:18)
- Yoga
- Dhriti (09:39:37 – 06:52:26)
- Karana
- Kaulava (00:52:20 – 11:51:15)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (05:57:01 – 05:56:05)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Karka
Festivals, vrats and observances
Ram NavamiBirth of Shri Ram.
Chaitra NavaratraThe nine nights of the goddess, observed from the Shukla Pratipada of Chaitra; in many regions this day also begins the lunisolar new year.
Ayambil Oli (Jain)The Jain Ayambil Oli, a nine-day period of fasting and austerity, begins on Chaitra Shukla Saptami.
Guru Pushyamrut YogaA panchang combination of Thursday and the Pushya nakshatra, considered an especially favourable time for study and new beginnings.
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Dashami (11:51:15 – 09:51:59)
- Nakshatra
- Ashlesha (08:03:18 – 06:47:59)
- Yoga
- Ganda (04:08:01 – 01:27:41)
- Karana
- Gara (22:51:04 – 09:51:59)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (05:56:05 – 05:55:09)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Karka, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Ayambil Oli (Jain)The Jain Ayambil Oli, a nine-day period of fasting and austerity, begins on Chaitra Shukla Saptami.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Ekadashi (09:51:59 – 07:58:11)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Phalguni (05:37:51 – 04:35:32)
- Yoga
- Vriddhi (01:27:41 – 22:53:19)
- Karana
- Vishti (20:54:16 – 07:58:11)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (05:55:09 – 05:54:14)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Simha
Festivals, vrats and observances
Kamada EkadashiThe Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra, observed with a fast and worship of Vishnu.
Ayambil Oli (Jain)The Jain Ayambil Oli, a nine-day period of fasting and austerity, begins on Chaitra Shukla Saptami.
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Dwadashi (07:58:11 – 06:12:30)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni (04:35:32 – 03:44:46)
- Yoga
- Dhruva (22:53:19 – 20:27:33)
- Karana
- Balava (19:04:07 – 06:12:30)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (05:54:14 – 05:53:19)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Simha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Mahavir JayantiThe Jain observance of the birth of Mahavir, on the thirteenth day of the waxing fortnight of Chaitra.
PradoshA monthly observance on trayodashi, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, kept with fasting and an evening puja.
Ayambil Oli (Jain)The Jain Ayambil Oli, a nine-day period of fasting and austerity, begins on Chaitra Shukla Saptami.
Anang TrayodashiA vrat observed on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi, dedicated to Kamadeva, the god of love.
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Chaturdashi (04:38:44 – 03:21:42)
- Nakshatra
- Hasta (03:44:46 – 03:10:26)
- Yoga
- Vyaghata (20:27:33 – 18:13:52)
- Karana
- Gara (04:38:43 – 15:57:47)
- Weekday
- Somavara (05:53:19 – 05:52:25)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kanya
Festivals, vrats and observances
Hanuman Janmotsav UpavasA fasting observance on the eve of Hanuman Jayanti, kept by Smarta Hindus.
Ayambil Oli (Jain)The Jain Ayambil Oli, a nine-day period of fasting and austerity, begins on Chaitra Shukla Saptami.
Damanak ChaturdashiA Smarta observance on Chaitra Shukla Chaturdashi, associated with the damanak plant.
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Purnima (03:21:42 – 02:27:01)
- Nakshatra
- Chitra (03:10:26 – 02:58:08)
- Yoga
- Harshana (18:13:52 – 16:16:21)
- Karana
- Vishti (03:21:42 – 14:51:12)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (05:52:25 – 05:51:32)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Chaitra
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kanya, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Hanuman JayantiBirth of Hanuman.
PurnimaThe full-moon day of the Hindu lunar month, observed with fasting and worship.
Saur Grishma ritu beginsThe solar season of summer (Grishma ritu) begins as the Sun enters Taurus.
Ayambil Oli (Jain)The Jain Ayambil Oli, a nine-day period of fasting and austerity, begins on Chaitra Shukla Saptami.
Vaishakh-snan beginsA ritual bathing period begins on Chaitra Shukla Purnima.
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Pratipada (02:27:01 – 02:00:30)
- Nakshatra
- Swati (02:58:08 – 03:13:42)
- Yoga
- Vajra (16:16:21 – 14:39:23)
- Karana
- Balava (02:27:01 – 14:09:53)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (05:51:32 – 05:50:39)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Vaishakha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Tula
Festivals, vrats and observances
Indian national Vaishakha beginsThe first day of the Indian national calendar month.
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Dwitiya (02:00:30 – 02:07:21)
- Nakshatra
- Vishakha (03:13:42 – 04:02:10)
- Yoga
- Siddhi (14:39:23 – 13:27:03)
- Karana
- Taitila (02:00:30 – 13:59:28)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (05:50:39 – 05:49:47)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Vaishakha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Tula, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
PesachA major Jewish festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt, observed with a Seder meal and the avoidance of leavened foods.
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Tritiya (02:07:21 – 02:51:02)
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha (04:02:09 – 05:26:39)
- Yoga
- Vyatipata (13:27:03 – 12:42:31)
- Karana
- Vanija (02:07:21 – 14:24:28)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (05:49:47 – 05:48:56)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Vaishakha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishchika
Festivals, vrats and observances
World Book DayA worldwide observance celebrating books and reading, marked by UNESCO on 23 April.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Chaturthi (02:51:02 – 04:12:06)
- Nakshatra
- Jyeshtha (05:26:39 – 07:27:09)
- Yoga
- Variyana (12:42:31 – 12:27:14)
- Karana
- Bava (02:51:02 – 15:27:01)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (05:48:56 – 05:48:05)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Vaishakha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishchika
Festivals, vrats and observances
Sankashti ChaturthiA monthly fast observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, broken after sighting the moon.
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Panchami (04:12:06 – 06:07:01)
- Nakshatra
- Jyeshtha (05:26:39 – 07:27:09)
- Yoga
- Parigha (12:27:14 – 12:40:11)
- Karana
- Kaulava (04:12:06 – 17:05:44)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (05:48:05 – 05:47:16)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Vaishakha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishchika, until
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Panchami (04:12:06 – 06:07:01)
- Nakshatra
- Mula (07:27:09 – 09:59:31)
- Yoga
- Shiva (12:40:11 – 13:17:24)
- Karana
- Taitila (17:05:44 – 06:07:01)
- Weekday
- Somavara (05:47:16 – 05:46:27)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Vaishakha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Dhanu
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Shashthi (06:07:01 – 08:27:31)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Ashadha (09:59:31 – 12:54:53)
- Yoga
- Siddha (13:17:24 – 14:11:48)
- Karana
- Vanija (19:14:46 – 08:27:31)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (05:46:27 – 05:45:39)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Vaishakha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Dhanu, until
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Saptami (08:27:31 – 11:00:58)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Ashadha (12:54:53 – 16:00:18)
- Yoga
- Sadhya (14:11:48 – 15:13:41)
- Karana
- Bava (21:43:33 – 11:00:58)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (05:45:39 – 05:44:52)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Vaishakha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Makara
Festivals, vrats and observances
KalashtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, falling on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami of each lunar month.
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Ashtami (11:00:58 – 13:31:47)
- Nakshatra
- Shravana (16:00:18 – 19:00:23)
- Yoga
- Shubha (15:13:41 – 16:11:45)
- Karana
- Kaulava (00:17:44 – 13:31:47)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (05:44:52 – 05:44:05)
- Month (amanta)
- Chaitra
- Month (purnimanta)
- Vaishakha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Makara
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Navami (13:31:47 – 15:44:02)
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta (19:00:23 – 21:39:47)
- Yoga
- Shukla (16:11:45 – 16:54:42)
- Karana
- Gara (02:41:10 – 15:44:02)
- Weekday
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