January 2013

Date	Festival
1 January 2013 Tuesday	Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi (Tuesday) Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 1 January 2013, 9:16 pm
8 January 2013 Tuesday	Saphala Ekadashi Makes all efforts successful; removes misfortune. Tithi ends - 8 January 2013, 2:21 pm
10 January 2013 Thursday	Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:42 pm to 7:12 pm
10 January 2013 Thursday	Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
11 January 2013 Friday	Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
14 January 2013 Monday	Makar Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 14 January 2013, 6:53 am
15 January 2013 Tuesday	Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
22 January 2013 Tuesday	Putrada Ekadashi (Pausha) Blesses couples with children; Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Tithi ends - 23 January 2013, 2:08 am
24 January 2013 Thursday	Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:53 pm to 7:23 pm
27 January 2013 Sunday	Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
31 January 2013 Thursday	Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 31 January 2013, 10:02 pm

February 2013

Date	Festival
6 February 2013 Wednesday	Shattila Ekadashi Sesame (til) used in six ways; removes sins. Tithi ends - 6 February 2013, 11:36 pm
8 February 2013 Friday	Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:06 pm to 7:36 pm
8 February 2013 Friday	Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
10 February 2013 Sunday	Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
12 February 2013 Tuesday	Kumbha Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 12 February 2013, 7:54 pm
13 February 2013 Wednesday	Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
15 February 2013 Friday	Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) Vasant Panchami — worship of Goddess Saraswati, start of Vasant Ritu (spring).
21 February 2013 Thursday	Jaya Ekadashi Liberates from ghostly existence (preta yoni). Tithi ends - 21 February 2013, 10:45 pm
23 February 2013 Saturday	Shani Pradosh (Shukla — Saturday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:17 pm to 7:47 pm
25 February 2013 Monday	Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.

March 2013

Date	Festival
1 March 2013 Friday	Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 1 March 2013, 9:57 pm
8 March 2013 Friday	Vijaya Ekadashi Grants victory in all endeavours. Tithi ends - 8 March 2013, 7:58 am
9 March 2013 Saturday	Shani Pradosh (Krishna — Saturday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:26 pm to 7:56 pm
10 March 2013 Sunday	Maha Shivaratri The Great Night of Shiva — night-long vigil, four-prahar Shiva puja, Rudri, fasting.
11 March 2013 Monday	Somvati Amavasya (Monday New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
14 March 2013 Thursday	Meena Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 14 March 2013, 4:51 pm
15 March 2013 Friday	Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
23 March 2013 Saturday	Amalaki Ekadashi Worship of Amla (Amalaki) tree, grants great merit. Tithi ends - 23 March 2013, 5:15 pm
25 March 2013 Monday	Som Pradosh (Shukla — Monday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:35 pm to 8:05 pm
27 March 2013 Wednesday	Holika Dahan Holika Dahan — bonfire ritual at Pradosh after Bhhadra ends, symbolising burning of evil.
27 March 2013 Wednesday	Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
28 March 2013 Thursday	Holi (Dhuleti) Festival of colours — celebrates victory of devotion over evil, arrival of spring.

April 2013

Date	Festival
6 April 2013 Saturday	Papamochani Ekadashi Liberates from all sins; end of Holashtak. Tithi ends - 6 April 2013, 4:22 pm
8 April 2013 Monday	Som Pradosh (Krishna — Monday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:42 pm to 8:12 pm
8 April 2013 Monday	Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
10 April 2013 Wednesday	Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
11 April 2013 Thursday	Chaitra Navratri — Day 1 · Shailaputri Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
12 April 2013 Friday	Chaitra Navratri — Day 2 · Brahmacharini Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
13 April 2013 Saturday	Chaitra Navratri — Day 3 · Chandraghanta Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
14 April 2013 Sunday	Chaitra Navratri — Day 4 · Kushmanda Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
14 April 2013 Sunday	Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
14 April 2013 Sunday	Mesha Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 14 April 2013, 1:23 am
15 April 2013 Monday	Chaitra Navratri — Day 5 · Skandamata Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
16 April 2013 Tuesday	Chaitra Navratri — Day 6 · Katyayani Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
17 April 2013 Wednesday	Chaitra Navratri — Day 7 · Kalaratri Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
18 April 2013 Thursday	Chaitra Navratri — Maha Ashtami (Day 8) · Mahagauri Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
19 April 2013 Friday	Chaitra Navratri — Maha Ashtami (Day 8) · Mahagauri (Tithi Vriddhi) Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
20 April 2013 Saturday	Chaitra Navratri — Maha Navami (Day 9) · Siddhidatri Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
20 April 2013 Saturday	Ram Navami Ram Navami — Birthday of Lord Ram. Puja at Madhyahna (midday), Ram Katha, fast.
22 April 2013 Monday	Kamada Ekadashi Grants all wishes and liberates from sins. Tithi ends - 22 April 2013, 8:43 am
24 April 2013 Wednesday	Mahavir Jayanti
24 April 2013 Wednesday	Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:52 pm to 8:22 pm
25 April 2013 Thursday	Hanuman Jayanti Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
29 April 2013 Monday	Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 29 April 2013, 10:46 pm

May 2013

Date	Festival
5 May 2013 Sunday	Varuthini Ekadashi Gives worldly happiness and liberation; powerful fast. Tithi ends - 6 May 2013, 1:52 am
7 May 2013 Tuesday	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
8 May 2013 Wednesday	Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
9 May 2013 Thursday	Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
10 May 2013 Friday	Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
13 May 2013 Monday	Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) Akshaya Tritiya — one of the most auspicious days; self-luminous tithi for purchases and new beginnings.
14 May 2013 Tuesday	Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
14 May 2013 Tuesday	Vrishabha Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 14 May 2013, 10:16 pm
21 May 2013 Tuesday	Mohini Ekadashi Removes all sorrows, grants moksha. Tithi ends - 21 May 2013, 9:02 pm
23 May 2013 Thursday	Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:09 pm to 8:39 pm
25 May 2013 Saturday	Buddha Purnima (Vesak) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
28 May 2013 Tuesday	Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi (Tuesday) Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 28 May 2013, 10:22 pm

June 2013

Date	Festival
4 June 2013 Tuesday	Apara Ekadashi Ekadashi Vrat — sacred to Lord Vishnu. Fast from sunrise; break fast next day at Parana time. Tithi ends - 4 June 2013, 1:18 pm
6 June 2013 Thursday	Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:16 pm to 8:46 pm
6 June 2013 Thursday	Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
8 June 2013 Saturday	Shani Amavasya (Saturday New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
12 June 2013 Wednesday	Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
15 June 2013 Saturday	Mithuna Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 15 June 2013, 4:50 am
20 June 2013 Thursday	Nirjala Ekadashi (Bhimseni Ekadashi) Strictest Ekadashi — no water. Equal to all 24 Ekadashis. Tithi ends - 20 June 2013, 6:36 am
21 June 2013 Friday	Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:21 pm to 8:51 pm
23 June 2013 Sunday	Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.

July 2013

Date	Festival
3 July 2013 Wednesday	Yogini Ekadashi Removes disease and grants liberation. Tithi ends - 4 July 2013, 2:57 am
5 July 2013 Friday	Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:22 pm to 8:52 pm
6 July 2013 Saturday	Shani Pradosh (Krishna — Saturday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:22 pm to 8:52 pm
6 July 2013 Saturday	Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
8 July 2013 Monday	Somvati Amavasya (Monday New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
12 July 2013 Friday	Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
16 July 2013 Tuesday	Karka Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 16 July 2013, 3:40 pm
19 July 2013 Friday	Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadhi Ekadashi) Lord Vishnu goes to sleep; Chaturmas begins. Tithi ends - 19 July 2013, 2:00 pm
21 July 2013 Sunday	Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:18 pm to 8:48 pm
22 July 2013 Monday	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) Guru Purnima — honour to the Guru; Vyasa Puja. Full moon of Ashadha.
26 July 2013 Friday	Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 26 July 2013, 9:41 pm

August 2013

Date	Festival
2 August 2013 Friday	Kamika Ekadashi Removes sins accumulated over many births. Tithi ends - 2 August 2013, 6:32 pm
4 August 2013 Sunday	Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:09 pm to 8:39 pm
4 August 2013 Sunday	Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
5 August 2013 Monday	Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
6 August 2013 Tuesday	Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
10 August 2013 Saturday	Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
17 August 2013 Saturday	Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana) Blesses couples with children; Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Tithi ends - 17 August 2013, 8:08 pm
17 August 2013 Saturday	Simha Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 17 August 2013, 12:02 am
19 August 2013 Monday	Som Pradosh (Shukla — Monday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:56 pm to 8:26 pm
21 August 2013 Wednesday	Raksha Bandhan Raksha Bandhan — sisters tie sacred thread on brothers' wrists. Avoid Bhadra Kaal.
24 August 2013 Saturday	Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 24 August 2013, 8:52 pm
28 August 2013 Wednesday	Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami — birth of Lord Krishna at Nishita Kaal. Fast observed, midnight celebration.

September 2013

Date	Festival
1 September 2013 Sunday	Aja Ekadashi Removes sins of seven past and seven future lives. Tithi ends - 1 September 2013, 11:26 am
3 September 2013 Tuesday	Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:40 pm to 8:10 pm
3 September 2013 Tuesday	Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
5 September 2013 Thursday	Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
9 September 2013 Monday	Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chaturthi) Ganesh Chaturthi — installation of Ganesha idol; 10-day festival. Madhyahna Kaal most auspicious.
15 September 2013 Sunday	Parsva Ekadashi Ekadashi Vrat — sacred to Lord Vishnu. Fast from sunrise; break fast next day at Parana time. Tithi ends - 16 September 2013, 2:09 am
16 September 2013 Monday	Kanya Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 16 September 2013, 11:58 pm
17 September 2013 Tuesday	Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:23 pm to 7:53 pm
18 September 2013 Wednesday	Ganesh Visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi)
19 September 2013 Thursday	Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
23 September 2013 Monday	Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 23 September 2013, 8:49 pm
30 September 2013 Monday	Indira Ekadashi Liberates ancestors from hell; Pitru Paksha Ekadashi. Tithi ends - 1 October 2013, 4:55 am

October 2013

Date	Festival
2 October 2013 Wednesday	Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:06 pm to 7:36 pm
3 October 2013 Thursday	Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:04 pm to 7:34 pm
3 October 2013 Thursday	Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
5 October 2013 Saturday	Sharad Navratri — Day 1 · Shailaputri Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
6 October 2013 Sunday	Sharad Navratri — Day 2 · Brahmacharini Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
7 October 2013 Monday	Sharad Navratri — Day 3 · Chandraghanta Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
8 October 2013 Tuesday	Sharad Navratri — Day 4 · Kushmanda Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
8 October 2013 Tuesday	Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
9 October 2013 Wednesday	Sharad Navratri — Day 5 · Skandamata Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
10 October 2013 Thursday	Sharad Navratri — Day 6 · Katyayani Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
11 October 2013 Friday	Sharad Navratri — Day 7 · Kalaratri Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
12 October 2013 Saturday	Sharad Navratri — Maha Ashtami (Day 8) · Mahagauri Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
13 October 2013 Sunday	Maha Navami (Saraswati Visarjan) Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
13 October 2013 Sunday	Sharad Navratri — Maha Navami (Day 9) · Siddhidatri Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
14 October 2013 Monday	Dussehra (Vijayadashami) Vijayadashami — Ram's victory over Ravana, Aparahna kaal most auspicious.
15 October 2013 Tuesday	Papankusha Ekadashi Destroys all sins like a goad destroys an elephant. Tithi ends - 15 October 2013, 9:24 am
17 October 2013 Thursday	Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:49 pm to 7:19 pm
17 October 2013 Thursday	Tula Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 17 October 2013, 11:56 am
18 October 2013 Friday	Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Purnima) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
23 October 2013 Wednesday	Karwa Chauth Karwa Chauth — married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for husband's longevity. Moon sighting is key. Moonrise - 23 October 2013, 9:01 pm
23 October 2013 Wednesday	Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 23 October 2013, 9:01 pm
30 October 2013 Wednesday	Rama Ekadashi Removes all sins, equal to Ashvamedha Yajna. Tithi ends - 30 October 2013, 10:18 pm

November 2013

Date	Festival
1 November 2013 Friday	Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) Dhanteras — worship of Dhanvantari and Lakshmi, auspicious purchase of gold/silver/utensils.
1 November 2013 Friday	Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:36 pm to 7:06 pm
1 November 2013 Friday	Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
2 November 2013 Saturday	Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) Narak Chaturdashi — Arunodaya (predawn) oil bath; Krishna's victory over Narakasura.
3 November 2013 Sunday	Diwali — Lakshmi Puja Festival of Lights — Lakshmi Puja at Pradosh Kaal, lighting of diyas, victory of light over darkness.
3 November 2013 Sunday	Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
4 November 2013 Monday	Govardhan Puja (Annakut) Govardhan Puja — Annakuta offered to Krishna; circumambulation of Govardhan hill.
5 November 2013 Tuesday	Bhai Dooj Bhai Dooj — sisters apply tika to brothers for longevity; associated with Yama and Yamuna.
6 November 2013 Wednesday	Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
7 November 2013 Thursday	Chhath Puja — Nahay Khay Chhath Puja — 4-day Surya worship: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, Usha Arghya.
8 November 2013 Friday	Chhath Puja — Sandhya Arghya Chhath Puja — 4-day Surya worship: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, Usha Arghya.
9 November 2013 Saturday	Chhath Puja — Usha Arghya (Paarana) Chhath Puja — 4-day Surya worship: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, Usha Arghya.
13 November 2013 Wednesday	Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi) Ekadashi Vrat — sacred to Lord Vishnu. Fast from sunrise; break fast next day at Parana time. Tithi ends - 13 November 2013, 7:11 pm
15 November 2013 Friday	Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:27 pm to 6:57 pm
16 November 2013 Saturday	Vrishchika Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 16 November 2013, 11:45 am
17 November 2013 Sunday	Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
21 November 2013 Thursday	Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 21 November 2013, 8:34 pm
29 November 2013 Friday	Utpanna Ekadashi Birth of Ekadashi Devi; first Ekadashi ever observed. Tithi ends - 29 November 2013, 2:44 pm

December 2013

Date	Festival
1 December 2013 Sunday	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
1 December 2013 Sunday	Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
6 December 2013 Friday	Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
13 December 2013 Friday	Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti) Grants liberation (Moksha); Gita Jayanti on same day. Tithi ends - 13 December 2013, 8:21 am
15 December 2013 Sunday	Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:26 pm to 6:56 pm
16 December 2013 Monday	Dhanu Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 16 December 2013, 2:24 am
17 December 2013 Tuesday	Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
21 December 2013 Saturday	Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 21 December 2013, 9:02 pm
28 December 2013 Saturday	Saphala Ekadashi Makes all efforts successful; removes misfortune. Tithi ends - 29 December 2013, 5:19 am
30 December 2013 Monday	Som Pradosh (Krishna — Monday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:34 pm to 7:04 pm
30 December 2013 Monday	Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.

About the 2013 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. The dates listed here are a single national set, computed rather than copied from a printed panchang; where your family or local temple observes a different day, follow that tradition.

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 2013

About the 2013 festival dates