Hindu calendar

January 2027 calendar, Melbourne

Hindu months: Margashirsha, Pausha
Era: Shaka Samvat 1949/1948, Vikram Samvat 2084/2083
Samvatsara: Plavanga, Parabhava
Ayana: Dakshinayana, Uttarayana
Ritu: Hemanta

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.

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Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
					1Margashirsha Krishna 9Christian year begins06:01–20:45	2Margashirsha Krishna 1006:02–20:45
3Margashirsha Krishna 11Saphala EkadashiMahila MuktidinEkadashi06:02–20:45	4Margashirsha Krishna 1206:03–20:45	5Margashirsha Krishna 13Bhaum Pradosh06:04–20:45	6Margashirsha Krishna 14ShivratriShab-e-Miraj06:05–20:45	7Margashirsha AmavasyaAmavasyaDarsha AmavasyaAmavasya06:06–20:45	8Margashirsha Amavasya06:07–20:45	9Pausha Shukla 1Pausha month begins06:08–20:45
10Pausha Shukla 2Muslim Shaban begins06:09–20:45	11Pausha Shukla 306:10–20:45	12Pausha Shukla 4Vinayak Chaturthi (Angarak yoga)Parsi Shehrevar beginsNational Youth Day06:11–20:44	13Pausha Shukla 506:12–20:44	14Pausha Shukla 6BhogiDhanurmas endsSankranti06:13–20:44	15Pausha Shukla 7Makar SankrantiSankranti06:14–20:43	16Pausha Shukla 8DurgashtamiSankrant KaridinShakambhari Navaratra06:15–20:43
17Pausha Shukla 9Shakambhari Navaratra06:16–20:43	18Pausha Shukla 10Shakambhari Navaratra06:17–20:42	19Pausha Shukla 11Putrada Ekadashi (Paush)Shakambhari NavaratraEkadashi06:18–20:42	20Pausha Shukla 12PradoshShakambhari Navaratra06:19–20:41	21Pausha Shukla 13/14Indian national Magha beginsShakambhari Navaratra06:20–20:41	22Pausha PurnimaPurnimaMagh-snan beginsShakambhari NavaratraShakambhari PurnimaPurnima06:21–20:40	23Pausha Krishna 1Netaji Subhash Jayanti06:22–20:40
24Pausha Krishna 2Shab-e-Baraat06:24–20:39	25Pausha Krishna 3Sankashti ChaturthiSankashti06:25–20:38	26Pausha Krishna 4Republic Day06:26–20:38	27Pausha Krishna 506:27–20:37	28Pausha Krishna 6Lala Lajpatrai Jayanti06:28–20:36	29Pausha Krishna 7Kalashtami06:29–20:35	30Pausha Krishna 8Mahatma Gandhi Punyatithi06:30–20:35
31Pausha Krishna 906:31–20:34

Each day in January 2027

Friday 1 January 2027

Weekday: Shukravara
Tithi: Navami (18:02:48 – 18:40:25)
Nakshatra: Chitra (21:43:16 – 22:59:21)
Yoga: Atiganda (17:56:02 – 17:13:08)
Karana: Taitila (18:02:48 – 06:16:41)
Weekday: Shukravara (06:01:14 – 06:02:02)
Month (amanta): Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:01
Sunset: 20:45
Moonrise: 01:08
Moonset: 14:56
Moon sign: Kanya, until 10:16

Festivals, vrats and observances

Christian year beginsThe start of the new year in the Gregorian calendar, observed by Christians.

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Saturday 2 January 2027

Weekday: Shanivara
Tithi: Dashami (18:40:25 – 19:54:32)
Nakshatra: Swati (22:59:21 – 00:49:21)
Yoga: Sukarma (17:13:08 – 16:58:12)
Karana: Vanija (18:40:25 – 07:13:18)
Weekday: Shanivara (06:02:02 – 06:02:51)
Month (amanta): Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:02
Sunset: 20:45
Moonrise: 01:35
Moonset: 15:59
Moon sign: Tula

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Sunday 3 January 2027

Weekday: Ravivara
Tithi: Ekadashi (19:54:32 – 21:38:42)
Nakshatra: Vishakha (00:49:21 – 03:06:42)
Yoga: Dhriti (16:58:12 – 17:06:25)
Karana: Bava (19:54:32 – 08:43:17)
Weekday: Ravivara (06:02:51 – 06:03:42)
Month (amanta): Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:02
Sunset: 20:45
Moonrise: 02:05
Moonset: 17:01
Moon sign: Tula, until 20:30

Festivals, vrats and observances

Saphala EkadashiThe Ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha (amanta), observed with fasting and worship of Vishnu.

Mahila MuktidinA day honouring the struggle for women's liberation and equal rights, observed on 3 January.

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Monday 4 January 2027

Weekday: Somavara
Tithi: Dwadashi (21:38:42 – 23:46:01)
Nakshatra: Anuradha (03:06:42 – 05:44:38)
Yoga: Shula (17:06:25 – 17:32:46)
Karana: Kaulava (21:38:42 – 10:39:53)
Weekday: Somavara (06:03:42 – 06:04:33)
Month (amanta): Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:03
Sunset: 20:45
Moonrise: 02:40
Moonset: 18:02
Moon sign: Vrishchika

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Tuesday 5 January 2027

Weekday: Mangalavara
Tithi: Trayodashi (23:46:01 – 02:09:55)
Nakshatra: Jyeshtha (05:44:38 – 08:36:54)
Yoga: Ganda (17:32:46 – 18:12:30)
Karana: Gara (23:46:01 – 12:56:17)
Weekday: Mangalavara (06:04:33 – 06:05:27)
Month (amanta): Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:04
Sunset: 20:45
Moonrise: 03:21
Moonset: 18:59
Moon sign: Vrishchika

Festivals, vrats and observances

Bhaum PradoshA monthly observance on trayodashi, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, kept with fasting and an evening puja.

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Wednesday 6 January 2027

Weekday: Budhavara
Tithi: Chaturdashi (02:09:55 – 04:44:29)
Nakshatra: Jyeshtha (05:44:38 – 08:36:54)
Yoga: Vriddhi (18:12:31 – 19:01:23)
Karana: Vishti (02:09:55 – 15:26:13)
Weekday: Budhavara (06:05:27 – 06:06:21)
Month (amanta): Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:05
Sunset: 20:45
Moonrise: 04:08
Moonset: 19:50
Moon sign: Vrishchika, until 08:36

Festivals, vrats and observances

ShivratriMonthly observance of Shiva's night, kept on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of each lunar month except Magha (amanta).

Shab-e-MirajObserves the Prophet Muhammad's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to the heavens.

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Thursday 7 January 2027

Weekday: Guruvara
Tithi: Amavasya (04:44:29 – 07:24:15)
Nakshatra: Mula (08:36:54 – 11:37:57)
Yoga: Dhruva (19:01:23 – 19:55:31)
Karana: Chatushpada (04:44:29 – 18:04:02)
Weekday: Guruvara (06:06:21 – 06:07:17)
Month (amanta): Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:06
Sunset: 20:45
Moonrise: 05:01
Moonset: 20:35
Moon sign: Dhanu

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.

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Friday 8 January 2027

Weekday: Shukravara
Tithi: Amavasya (04:44:29 – 07:24:15)
Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha (11:37:57 – 14:42:38)
Yoga: Vyaghata (19:55:31 – 20:51:17)
Karana: Naga (18:04:02 – 07:24:15)
Weekday: Shukravara (06:07:17 – 06:08:13)
Month (amanta): Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:07
Sunset: 20:45
Moonrise: 05:59
Moonset: 21:13
Moon sign: Dhanu, until 21:28

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Saturday 9 January 2027

Weekday: Shanivara
Tithi: Pratipada (07:24:15 – 10:03:54)
Nakshatra: Uttara Ashadha (14:42:38 – 17:45:46)
Yoga: Harshana (20:51:17 – 21:44:54)
Karana: Bava (20:44:26 – 10:03:54)
Weekday: Shanivara (06:08:13 – 06:09:11)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:08
Sunset: 20:45
Moonrise: 06:59
Moonset: 21:45
Moon sign: Makara

Festivals, vrats and observances

Pausha month beginsThe start of the lunar month Pausha, observed in the amanta reckoning.

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Sunday 10 January 2027

Weekday: Ravivara
Tithi: Dwitiya (10:03:54 – 12:37:38)
Nakshatra: Shravana (17:45:46 – 20:41:36)
Yoga: Vajra (21:44:55 – 22:32:07)
Karana: Kaulava (23:21:55 – 12:37:38)
Weekday: Ravivara (06:09:11 – 06:10:10)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:09
Sunset: 20:45
Moonrise: 08:00
Moonset: 22:13
Moon sign: Makara

Festivals, vrats and observances

Muslim Shaban beginsThe first day of the Islamic lunar month, as published in advance; actual sighting of the new crescent may adjust the date.

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Monday 11 January 2027

Weekday: Somavara
Tithi: Tritiya (12:37:38 – 14:58:44)
Nakshatra: Dhanishta (20:41:36 – 23:23:24)
Yoga: Siddhi (22:32:06 – 23:07:58)
Karana: Gara (01:50:13 – 14:58:44)
Weekday: Somavara (06:10:10 – 06:11:10)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:10
Sunset: 20:45
Moonrise: 09:01
Moonset: 22:38
Moon sign: Makara, until 10:04

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Tuesday 12 January 2027

Weekday: Mangalavara
Tithi: Chaturthi (14:58:44 – 16:59:35)
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha (23:23:24 – 01:43:36)
Yoga: Vyatipata (23:07:58 – 23:26:59)
Karana: Vishti (04:02:11 – 16:59:35)
Weekday: Mangalavara (06:11:10 – 06:12:10)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:11
Sunset: 20:44
Moonrise: 10:00
Moonset: 23:01
Moon sign: Kumbha

Festivals, vrats and observances

Vinayak Chaturthi (Angarak yoga)A monthly observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of each lunar month except Bhadrapada.

Parsi Shehrevar beginsThe first day of the Parsi Shehrevar month as observed by Shahenshahi Zoroastrians.

National Youth DayNational observance honouring the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and his vision for India's youth.

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Wednesday 13 January 2027

Weekday: Budhavara
Tithi: Panchami (16:59:35 – 18:32:11)
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada (01:43:36 – 03:34:23)
Yoga: Variyana (23:26:59 – 23:23:22)
Karana: Balava (05:49:56 – 18:32:11)
Weekday: Budhavara (06:12:10 – 06:13:12)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:12
Sunset: 20:44
Moonrise: 11:00
Moonset: 23:24
Moon sign: Kumbha, until 21:09

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Thursday 14 January 2027

Weekday: Guruvara
Tithi: Shashthi (18:32:11 – 19:28:57)
Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada (03:34:23 – 04:48:34)
Yoga: Parigha (23:23:22 – 22:51:43)
Karana: Kaulava (18:32:11 – 07:05:28)
Weekday: Guruvara (06:13:12 – 06:14:14)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:13
Sunset: 20:44
Moonrise: 12:01
Moonset: 23:47
Moon sign: Meena

Festivals, vrats and observances

BhogiThe day before Makar Sankranti, observed by discarding old household items and lighting a bonfire.

Dhanurmas endsThe last day of the solar month Dhanurmas, when the Sun enters Makara.

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Friday 15 January 2027

Weekday: Shukravara
Tithi: Saptami (19:28:57 – 19:43:50)
Nakshatra: Revati (04:48:34 – 05:20:51)
Yoga: Shiva (22:51:43 – 21:47:34)
Karana: Gara (19:28:57 – 07:41:55)
Weekday: Shukravara (06:14:14 – 06:15:17)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:14
Sunset: 20:43
Moonrise: 13:04
Moon sign: Meena, until 05:20

Festivals, vrats and observances

Makar SankrantiThe sun turns north.

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Saturday 16 January 2027

Weekday: Shanivara
Tithi: Ashtami (19:43:50 – 19:13:21)
Nakshatra: Ashwini (05:20:51 – 05:08:31)
Yoga: Siddha (21:47:34 – 20:08:10)
Karana: Vishti (19:43:50 – 07:34:22)
Weekday: Shanivara (06:15:17 – 06:16:21)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:15
Sunset: 20:43
Moonrise: 14:11
Moonset: 00:12
Moon sign: Mesha

Festivals, vrats and observances

DurgashtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Goddess Durga, falling on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami of each lunar month.

Sankrant KaridinA day when the Makar Sankranti sun-transit is considered inauspicious for celebrations, observed by Smarta Hindus.

Shakambhari NavaratraAn eight-day observance dedicated to the goddess Shakambhari, beginning on Pausha Shukla Ashtami.

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Sunday 17 January 2027

Weekday: Ravivara
Tithi: Navami (19:13:21 – 17:57:01)
Nakshatra: Bharani (05:08:31 – 04:12:07)
Yoga: Sadhya (20:08:10 – 17:52:52)
Karana: Balava (19:13:21 – 06:40:50)
Weekday: Ravivara (06:16:21 – 06:17:25)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:16
Sunset: 20:43
Moonrise: 15:21
Moonset: 00:41
Moon sign: Mesha

Festivals, vrats and observances

Shakambhari NavaratraAn eight-day observance dedicated to the goddess Shakambhari, beginning on Pausha Shukla Ashtami.

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Monday 18 January 2027

Weekday: Somavara
Tithi: Dashami (17:57:01 – 15:57:25)
Nakshatra: Krittika (04:12:07 – 02:35:13)
Yoga: Shubha (17:52:52 – 15:03:12)
Karana: Gara (05:02:21 – 15:57:25)
Weekday: Somavara (06:17:25 – 06:18:30)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:17
Sunset: 20:42
Moonrise: 16:34
Moonset: 01:17
Moon sign: Mesha, until 09:51

Festivals, vrats and observances

Shakambhari NavaratraAn eight-day observance dedicated to the goddess Shakambhari, beginning on Pausha Shukla Ashtami.

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Tuesday 19 January 2027

Weekday: Mangalavara
Tithi: Ekadashi (15:57:25 – 13:19:51)
Nakshatra: Rohini (02:35:13 – 00:24:05)
Yoga: Shukla (15:03:12 – 11:42:49)
Karana: Vishti (02:42:57 – 13:19:51)
Weekday: Mangalavara (06:18:30 – 06:19:36)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:18
Sunset: 20:42
Moonrise: 17:47
Moonset: 02:02
Moon sign: Vrishabha

Festivals, vrats and observances

Putrada Ekadashi (Paush)An Ekadashi fast in the Shukla Paksha of Pausha, observed for the blessing of a virtuous son.

Shakambhari NavaratraAn eight-day observance dedicated to the goddess Shakambhari, beginning on Pausha Shukla Ashtami.

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Wednesday 20 January 2027

Weekday: Budhavara
Tithi: Dwadashi (13:19:51 – 10:11:44)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira (00:24:05 – 21:47:04)
Yoga: Brahma (11:42:49 – 07:57:06)
Karana: Balava (23:49:05 – 10:11:44)
Weekday: Budhavara (06:19:36 – 06:20:42)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:19
Sunset: 20:41
Moonrise: 18:54
Moonset: 02:59
Moon sign: Vrishabha, until 11:08

Festivals, vrats and observances

PradoshA monthly observance on trayodashi, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, kept with fasting and an evening puja.

Shakambhari NavaratraAn eight-day observance dedicated to the goddess Shakambhari, beginning on Pausha Shukla Ashtami.

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Thursday 21 January 2027

Weekday: Guruvara
Tithi: Trayodashi (10:11:44 – 06:41:57)
Nakshatra: Ardra (21:47:04 – 18:53:51)
Yoga: Vaidhriti (03:52:51 – 23:37:44)
Karana: Taitila (20:28:57 – 06:41:57)
Weekday: Guruvara (06:20:42 – 06:21:48)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:20
Sunset: 20:41
Moonrise: 19:52
Moonset: 04:07
Moon sign: Mithuna

Festivals, vrats and observances

Indian national Magha beginsThe first day of the Indian national calendar month.

Shakambhari NavaratraAn eight-day observance dedicated to the goddess Shakambhari, beginning on Pausha Shukla Ashtami.

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Friday 22 January 2027

Weekday: Shukravara
Tithi: Purnima (03:00:22 – 23:17:15)
Nakshatra: Punarvasu (18:53:51 – 15:54:58)
Yoga: Vishkambha (23:37:44 – 19:19:58)
Karana: Vishti (03:00:22 – 13:08:20)
Weekday: Shukravara (06:21:48 – 06:22:55)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Pausha
Sunrise: 06:21
Sunset: 20:40
Moonrise: 20:40
Moonset: 05:25
Moon sign: Mithuna, until 10:39

Festivals, vrats and observances

PurnimaThe full-moon day of the Hindu lunar month, observed with fasting and worship.

Magh-snan beginsThe ritual bathing of the Magh month begins on Pausha Purnima, observed at sunrise.

Shakambhari NavaratraAn eight-day observance dedicated to the goddess Shakambhari, beginning on Pausha Shukla Ashtami.

Shakambhari PurnimaThe full moon day dedicated to the goddess Shakambhari, who is believed to have nourished the world with vegetation during a great famine.

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Saturday 23 January 2027

Weekday: Shanivara
Tithi: Pratipada (23:17:15 – 19:42:59)
Nakshatra: Pushya (15:54:58 – 13:01:13)
Yoga: Priti (19:19:58 – 15:07:51)
Karana: Balava (23:17:15 – 09:28:22)
Weekday: Shanivara (06:22:55 – 06:24:02)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Magha
Sunrise: 06:22
Sunset: 20:40
Moonrise: 21:18
Moonset: 06:45
Moon sign: Karka

Festivals, vrats and observances

Netaji Subhash JayantiThe birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose is observed on 23 January.

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Sunday 24 January 2027

Weekday: Ravivara
Tithi: Dwitiya (19:42:59 – 16:27:40)
Nakshatra: Ashlesha (13:01:13 – 10:23:11)
Yoga: Ayushman (15:07:51 – 11:09:33)
Karana: Gara (06:02:21 – 16:27:40)
Weekday: Ravivara (06:24:02 – 06:25:09)
Month (amanta): Pausha
Month (purnimanta): Magha
Sunrise: 06:24
Sunset: 20:39
Moonrise: 21:50
Moonset: 08:03
Moon sign: Karka, until 10:23

Festivals, vrats and observances

Shab-e-BaraatA night of prayer and seeking forgiveness, observed on the 15th of Sha'ban, when Muslims believe the record of deeds for the coming year is written.

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