January 2005

Date	Festival
7 January 2005 Friday	🙏 Saphala Ekadashi Makes all efforts successful; removes misfortune. Tithi ends - 7 January 2005, 7:20 am
8 January 2005 Saturday	🔱 Shani Pradosh (Krishna — Saturday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:40 pm to 7:10 pm
9 January 2005 Sunday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
10 January 2005 Monday	🌑 Somvati Amavasya (Monday New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
13 January 2005 Thursday	🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
14 January 2005 Friday	☀️ Makar Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 14 January 2005, 5:44 am
20 January 2005 Thursday	🙏 Putrada Ekadashi (Pausha) Blesses couples with children; Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Tithi ends - 21 January 2005, 6:01 am
23 January 2005 Sunday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:52 pm to 7:22 pm
25 January 2005 Tuesday	🌕 Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
29 January 2005 Saturday	🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 29 January 2005, 9:28 pm

February 2005

Date	Festival
5 February 2005 Saturday	🙏 Shattila Ekadashi Sesame (til) used in six ways; removes sins. Tithi ends - 5 February 2005, 6:06 pm
7 February 2005 Monday	🔱 Som Pradosh (Krishna — Monday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:05 pm to 7:35 pm
8 February 2005 Tuesday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
12 February 2005 Saturday	🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
12 February 2005 Saturday	☀️ Kumbha Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 12 February 2005, 6:44 pm
13 February 2005 Sunday	🌸 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) Vasant Panchami — worship of Goddess Saraswati, start of Vasant Ritu (spring).
19 February 2005 Saturday	🙏 Jaya Ekadashi Liberates from ghostly existence (preta yoni). Tithi ends - 20 February 2005, 1:36 am
21 February 2005 Monday	🔱 Som Pradosh (Shukla — Monday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm
24 February 2005 Thursday	🌕 Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
28 February 2005 Monday	🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 28 February 2005, 10:14 pm

March 2005

Date	Festival
6 March 2005 Sunday	🙏 Vijaya Ekadashi Grants victory in all endeavours. Tithi ends - 7 March 2005, 2:42 am
8 March 2005 Tuesday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:25 pm to 7:55 pm
9 March 2005 Wednesday	🔱 Maha Shivaratri The Great Night of Shiva — night-long vigil, four-prahar Shiva puja, Rudri, fasting.
10 March 2005 Thursday	🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
13 March 2005 Sunday	🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
14 March 2005 Monday	☀️ Meena Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 14 March 2005, 3:39 pm
21 March 2005 Monday	🙏 Amalaki Ekadashi Worship of Amla (Amalaki) tree, grants great merit. Tithi ends - 21 March 2005, 9:10 pm
23 March 2005 Wednesday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:34 pm to 8:04 pm
25 March 2005 Friday	🔥 Holika Dahan Holika Dahan — bonfire ritual at Pradosh after Bhhadra ends, symbolising burning of evil.
25 March 2005 Friday	🌕 Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
26 March 2005 Saturday	🌈 Holi (Dhuleti) Festival of colours — celebrates victory of devotion over evil, arrival of spring.
29 March 2005 Tuesday	🐘 Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi (Tuesday) Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 29 March 2005, 10:14 pm

April 2005

Date	Festival
5 April 2005 Tuesday	🙏 Papamochani Ekadashi Liberates from all sins; end of Holashtak. Tithi ends - 5 April 2005, 10:03 am
7 April 2005 Thursday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
8 April 2005 Friday	🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
9 April 2005 Saturday	🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 1 · Shailaputri Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
10 April 2005 Sunday	🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 2 · Brahmacharini Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
11 April 2005 Monday	🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 3 · Chandraghanta Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
12 April 2005 Tuesday	🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 4 · Kushmanda Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
12 April 2005 Tuesday	🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
13 April 2005 Wednesday	🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 5 · Skandamata Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
14 April 2005 Thursday	🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 6 · Katyayani Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
14 April 2005 Thursday	☀️ Mesha Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 14 April 2005, 12:11 am
15 April 2005 Friday	🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 7 · Kalaratri Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
16 April 2005 Saturday	🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 7 · Kalaratri (Tithi Vriddhi) Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
17 April 2005 Sunday	🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Maha Ashtami (Day 8) · Mahagauri Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
18 April 2005 Monday	🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Maha Navami (Day 9) · Siddhidatri Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
18 April 2005 Monday	🏹 Ram Navami Ram Navami — Birthday of Lord Ram. Puja at Madhyahna (midday), Ram Katha, fast.
20 April 2005 Wednesday	🙏 Kamada Ekadashi Grants all wishes and liberates from sins. Tithi ends - 20 April 2005, 3:17 pm
22 April 2005 Friday	📅 Mahavir Jayanti
22 April 2005 Friday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:50 pm to 8:20 pm
24 April 2005 Sunday	🌕 Hanuman Jayanti Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
28 April 2005 Thursday	🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 28 April 2005, 11:24 pm

May 2005

Date	Festival
4 May 2005 Wednesday	🙏 Varuthini Ekadashi Gives worldly happiness and liberation; powerful fast. Tithi ends - 4 May 2005, 5:17 pm
6 May 2005 Friday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:59 pm to 8:29 pm
7 May 2005 Saturday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
8 May 2005 Sunday	🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
11 May 2005 Wednesday	✨ Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) Akshaya Tritiya — one of the most auspicious days; self-luminous tithi for purchases and new beginnings.
12 May 2005 Thursday	🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
14 May 2005 Saturday	☀️ Vrishabha Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 14 May 2005, 9:05 pm
20 May 2005 Friday	🙏 Mohini Ekadashi Removes all sorrows, grants moksha. Tithi ends - 20 May 2005, 6:59 am
22 May 2005 Sunday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:08 pm to 8:38 pm
23 May 2005 Monday	🌕 Buddha Purnima (Vesak) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
27 May 2005 Friday	🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 27 May 2005, 11:10 pm

June 2005

Date	Festival
2 June 2005 Thursday	🙏 Apara Ekadashi Ekadashi Vrat — sacred to Lord Vishnu. Fast from sunrise; break fast next day at Parana time. Tithi ends - 3 June 2005, 1:28 am
4 June 2005 Saturday	🔱 Shani Pradosh (Krishna — Saturday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm
5 June 2005 Sunday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
6 June 2005 Monday	🌑 Somvati Amavasya (Monday New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
10 June 2005 Friday	🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
15 June 2005 Wednesday	☀️ Mithuna Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 15 June 2005, 3:42 am
18 June 2005 Saturday	🙏 Nirjala Ekadashi (Bhimseni Ekadashi) Strictest Ekadashi — no water. Equal to all 24 Ekadashis. Tithi ends - 18 June 2005, 7:47 pm
20 June 2005 Monday	🔱 Som Pradosh (Shukla — Monday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:21 pm to 8:51 pm
22 June 2005 Wednesday	🌕 Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
25 June 2005 Saturday	🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 25 June 2005, 10:35 pm

July 2005

Date	Festival
2 July 2005 Saturday	🙏 Yogini Ekadashi Removes disease and grants liberation. Tithi ends - 2 July 2005, 11:27 am
4 July 2005 Monday	🔱 Som Pradosh (Krishna — Monday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:22 pm to 8:52 pm
5 July 2005 Tuesday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
6 July 2005 Wednesday	🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
10 July 2005 Sunday	🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
16 July 2005 Saturday	☀️ Karka Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 16 July 2005, 2:35 pm
18 July 2005 Monday	🙏 Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadhi Ekadashi) Lord Vishnu goes to sleep; Chaturmas begins. Tithi ends - 18 July 2005, 5:51 am
19 July 2005 Tuesday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:19 pm to 8:49 pm
21 July 2005 Thursday	🧘 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) Guru Purnima — honour to the Guru; Vyasa Puja. Full moon of Ashadha.
24 July 2005 Sunday	🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 24 July 2005, 9:43 pm
31 July 2005 Sunday	🙏 Kamika Ekadashi Removes sins accumulated over many births. Tithi ends - 31 July 2005, 11:46 pm

August 2005

Date	Festival
2 August 2005 Tuesday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:11 pm to 8:41 pm
3 August 2005 Wednesday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
4 August 2005 Thursday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
5 August 2005 Friday	🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
9 August 2005 Tuesday	🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
16 August 2005 Tuesday	🙏 Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana) Blesses couples with children; Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Tithi ends - 16 August 2005, 1:53 pm
16 August 2005 Tuesday	☀️ Simha Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 16 August 2005, 10:59 pm
18 August 2005 Thursday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:57 pm to 8:27 pm
19 August 2005 Friday	🪢 Raksha Bandhan Raksha Bandhan — sisters tie sacred thread on brothers' wrists. Avoid Bhadra Kaal.
23 August 2005 Tuesday	🐘 Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi (Tuesday) Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 23 August 2005, 9:18 pm
27 August 2005 Saturday	🦚 Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami — birth of Lord Krishna at Nishita Kaal. Fast observed, midnight celebration.
30 August 2005 Tuesday	🙏 Aja Ekadashi Removes sins of seven past and seven future lives. Tithi ends - 30 August 2005, 2:41 pm

September 2005

Date	Festival
1 September 2005 Thursday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:42 pm to 8:12 pm
2 September 2005 Friday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
3 September 2005 Saturday	🌑 Shani Amavasya (Saturday New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
7 September 2005 Wednesday	🐘 Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chaturthi) Ganesh Chaturthi — installation of Ganesha idol; 10-day festival. Madhyahna Kaal most auspicious.
14 September 2005 Wednesday	🙏 Parsva Ekadashi Ekadashi Vrat — sacred to Lord Vishnu. Fast from sunrise; break fast next day at Parana time. Tithi ends - 14 September 2005, 8:54 pm
16 September 2005 Friday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:25 pm to 7:55 pm
16 September 2005 Friday	☀️ Kanya Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 16 September 2005, 10:53 pm
17 September 2005 Saturday	📅 Ganesh Visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi)
18 September 2005 Sunday	🌕 Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
21 September 2005 Wednesday	🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 21 September 2005, 8:23 pm
28 September 2005 Wednesday	🙏 Indira Ekadashi Liberates ancestors from hell; Pitru Paksha Ekadashi.
29 September 2005 Thursday	🙏 Indira Ekadashi Liberates ancestors from hell; Pitru Paksha Ekadashi. Tithi ends - 29 September 2005, 8:06 am

October 2005

Date	Festival
1 October 2005 Saturday	🔱 Shani Pradosh (Krishna — Saturday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:07 pm to 7:37 pm
2 October 2005 Sunday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
3 October 2005 Monday	🌑 Somvati Amavasya (Monday New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
4 October 2005 Tuesday	🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 1 · Shailaputri Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
5 October 2005 Wednesday	🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 2 · Brahmacharini Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
6 October 2005 Thursday	🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 3 · Chandraghanta Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
7 October 2005 Friday	🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 4 · Kushmanda Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
7 October 2005 Friday	🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
8 October 2005 Saturday	🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 5 · Skandamata Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
9 October 2005 Sunday	🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 6 · Katyayani Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
10 October 2005 Monday	🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 7 · Kalaratri Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
11 October 2005 Tuesday	🔱 Sharad Navratri — Maha Ashtami (Day 8) · Mahagauri Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
12 October 2005 Wednesday	🔱 Maha Navami (Saraswati Visarjan) Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
12 October 2005 Wednesday	🔱 Sharad Navratri — Maha Navami (Day 9) · Siddhidatri Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
13 October 2005 Thursday	🏹 Dussehra (Vijayadashami) Vijayadashami — Ram's victory over Ravana, Aparahna kaal most auspicious.
13 October 2005 Thursday	🙏 Papankusha Ekadashi Destroys all sins like a goad destroys an elephant. Tithi ends - 14 October 2005, 4:01 am
15 October 2005 Saturday	🔱 Shani Pradosh (Shukla — Saturday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:51 pm to 7:21 pm
17 October 2005 Monday	🌕 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Purnima) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
17 October 2005 Monday	☀️ Tula Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 17 October 2005, 10:48 am
21 October 2005 Friday	🌙 Karwa Chauth Karwa Chauth — married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for husband's longevity. Moon sighting is key. Moonrise - 21 October 2005, 8:26 pm
21 October 2005 Friday	🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 21 October 2005, 8:26 pm
28 October 2005 Friday	🙏 Rama Ekadashi Removes all sins, equal to Ashvamedha Yajna. Tithi ends - 29 October 2005, 3:13 am
30 October 2005 Sunday	💰 Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) Dhanteras — worship of Dhanvantari and Lakshmi, auspicious purchase of gold/silver/utensils.
30 October 2005 Sunday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:37 pm to 7:07 pm
31 October 2005 Monday	🌙 Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) Narak Chaturdashi — Arunodaya (predawn) oil bath; Krishna's victory over Narakasura.
31 October 2005 Monday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.

November 2005

Date	Festival
1 November 2005 Tuesday	🪔 Diwali — Lakshmi Puja Festival of Lights — Lakshmi Puja at Pradosh Kaal, lighting of diyas, victory of light over darkness.
1 November 2005 Tuesday	🌙 Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) Narak Chaturdashi — Arunodaya (predawn) oil bath; Krishna's victory over Narakasura.
1 November 2005 Tuesday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
2 November 2005 Wednesday	🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
3 November 2005 Thursday	🤝 Bhai Dooj Bhai Dooj — sisters apply tika to brothers for longevity; associated with Yama and Yamuna.
5 November 2005 Saturday	🌅 Chhath Puja — Nahay Khay Chhath Puja — 4-day Surya worship: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, Usha Arghya.
5 November 2005 Saturday	🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
6 November 2005 Sunday	🌅 Chhath Puja — Kharna Chhath Puja — 4-day Surya worship: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, Usha Arghya.
7 November 2005 Monday	🌅 Chhath Puja — Sandhya Arghya Chhath Puja — 4-day Surya worship: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, Usha Arghya.
8 November 2005 Tuesday	🌅 Chhath Puja — Usha Arghya (Paarana) Chhath Puja — 4-day Surya worship: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, Usha Arghya.
12 November 2005 Saturday	🙏 Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi) Ekadashi Vrat — sacred to Lord Vishnu. Fast from sunrise; break fast next day at Parana time. Tithi ends - 12 November 2005, 12:15 pm
14 November 2005 Monday	🔱 Som Pradosh (Shukla — Monday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:28 pm to 6:58 pm
16 November 2005 Wednesday	☀️ Vrishchika Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 16 November 2005, 10:33 am
19 November 2005 Saturday	🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 19 November 2005, 8:02 pm
20 November 2005 Sunday	🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 20 November 2005, 8:59 pm
27 November 2005 Sunday	🙏 Utpanna Ekadashi Birth of Ekadashi Devi; first Ekadashi ever observed. Tithi ends - 27 November 2005, 10:35 pm
29 November 2005 Tuesday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:23 pm to 6:53 pm
30 November 2005 Wednesday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.

December 2005

Date	Festival
1 December 2005 Thursday	🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
5 December 2005 Monday	🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
11 December 2005 Sunday	🙏 Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti) Grants liberation (Moksha); Gita Jayanti on same day. Tithi ends - 11 December 2005, 10:23 pm
13 December 2005 Tuesday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:25 pm to 6:55 pm
15 December 2005 Thursday	🌕 Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
16 December 2005 Friday	☀️ Dhanu Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 16 December 2005, 1:10 am
19 December 2005 Monday	🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 19 December 2005, 8:43 pm
27 December 2005 Tuesday	🙏 Saphala Ekadashi Makes all efforts successful; removes misfortune. Tithi ends - 27 December 2005, 4:29 pm
29 December 2005 Thursday	🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:33 pm to 7:03 pm
30 December 2005 Friday	🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
31 December 2005 Saturday	🌑 Shani Amavasya (Saturday New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.

About the 2005 festival dates

Hindu festival dates are not fixed to the Gregorian calendar — they are determined by the tithi, and a tithi begins and ends at a specific moment rather than at midnight. A festival is therefore assigned to the day on which its governing tithi prevails at the relevant time, which is sunrise for most observances but moonrise, sunset or midnight for others. This is why a festival can fall on different dates in different regions, and why the dates here are computed for New Delhi rather than copied from a printed panchang.

Open any festival date to see that day's full panchang, including the specific muhurat window its ritual requires — Pradosh Kaal for Lakshmi Puja, Nishita Kaal for Janmashtami, Madhyahna for Ganesh Chaturthi, and the post-Bhadra window for Raksha Bandhan and Holika Dahan.

Hindu Festivals 2005

About the 2005 festival dates