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2016

Hindu Festivals 2016

158 festivals and vrat days, with dates computed for New Delhi

January 2016

Date Festival
Tuesday 🙏 Saphala Ekadashi Makes all efforts successful; removes misfortune. Tithi ends - 6 January 2016, 6:54 am
Friday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:40 pm to 7:10 pm
Saturday 🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
Wednesday 🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
Friday ☀️ Makar Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 15 January 2016, 1:26 am
Wednesday 🙏 Putrada Ekadashi (Pausha) Blesses couples with children; Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Tithi ends - 20 January 2016, 10:43 am
Friday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:51 pm to 7:21 pm
Sunday 🌕 Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Thursday 🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 28 January 2016, 9:53 pm

February 2016

Date Festival
Thursday 🙏 Shattila Ekadashi Sesame (til) used in six ways; removes sins. Tithi ends - 5 February 2016, 1:30 am
Saturday 🔱 Shani Pradosh (Krishna — Saturday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:03 pm to 7:33 pm
Sunday 🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
Monday 🌑 Somvati Amavasya (Monday New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
Thursday 🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
Saturday ☀️ Kumbha Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 13 February 2016, 2:25 pm
Thursday 🙏 Jaya Ekadashi Liberates from ghostly existence (preta yoni). Tithi ends - 18 February 2016, 9:33 pm
Saturday 🔱 Shani Pradosh (Shukla — Saturday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:14 pm to 7:44 pm
Monday 🌕 Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Friday 🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 26 February 2016, 9:28 pm
Saturday 🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 27 February 2016, 10:19 pm

March 2016

Date Festival
Saturday 🙏 Vijaya Ekadashi Grants victory in all endeavours. Tithi ends - 5 March 2016, 5:11 pm
Monday 🔱 Som Pradosh (Krishna — Monday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:24 pm to 7:54 pm
Tuesday 🔱 Maha Shivaratri The Great Night of Shiva — night-long vigil, four-prahar Shiva puja, Rudri, fasting.
Wednesday 🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
Saturday 🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
Monday ☀️ Meena Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 14 March 2016, 11:18 am
Saturday 🙏 Amalaki Ekadashi Worship of Amla (Amalaki) tree, grants great merit. Tithi ends - 19 March 2016, 10:19 am
Monday 🔱 Som Pradosh (Shukla — Monday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:33 pm to 8:03 pm
Wednesday 🔥 Holika Dahan Holika Dahan — bonfire ritual at Pradosh after Bhhadra ends, symbolising burning of evil.
Wednesday 🌕 Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Thursday 🌈 Holi (Dhuleti) Festival of colours — celebrates victory of devotion over evil, arrival of spring.
Sunday 🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 27 March 2016, 9:56 pm

April 2016

Date Festival
Monday 🙏 Papamochani Ekadashi Liberates from all sins; end of Holashtak.
Tuesday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:41 pm to 8:11 pm
Wednesday 🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
Thursday 🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
Friday 🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 1 · Shailaputri Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
Saturday 🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 2 · Brahmacharini Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
Sunday 🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 4 · Kushmanda Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
Sunday 🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
Monday 🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 5 · Skandamata Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
Tuesday 🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 6 · Katyayani Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
Wednesday 🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Day 7 · Kalaratri Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
Wednesday ☀️ Mesha Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 13 April 2016, 7:49 pm
Thursday 🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Maha Ashtami (Day 8) · Mahagauri Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
Friday 🙏 Chaitra Navratri — Maha Navami (Day 9) · Siddhidatri Chaitra Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess Durga worship, Chaitra Shukla 1–9.
Friday 🏹 Ram Navami Ram Navami — Birthday of Lord Ram. Puja at Madhyahna (midday), Ram Katha, fast.
Sunday 🙏 Kamada Ekadashi Grants all wishes and liberates from sins. Tithi ends - 18 April 2016, 1:06 am
Tuesday 📅 Mahavir Jayanti
Tuesday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:49 pm to 8:19 pm
Friday 🌕 Hanuman Jayanti Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Tuesday 🐘 Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi (Tuesday) Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 26 April 2016, 10:26 pm

May 2016

Date Festival
Tuesday 🙏 Varuthini Ekadashi Gives worldly happiness and liberation; powerful fast. Tithi ends - 3 May 2016, 2:58 pm
Thursday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:58 pm to 8:28 pm
Friday 🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
Monday ✨ Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) Akshaya Tritiya — one of the most auspicious days; self-luminous tithi for purchases and new beginnings.
Tuesday 🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
Saturday ☀️ Vrishabha Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 14 May 2016, 4:43 pm
Tuesday 🙏 Mohini Ekadashi Removes all sorrows, grants moksha. Tithi ends - 17 May 2016, 5:17 pm
Thursday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:07 pm to 8:37 pm
Saturday 🌕 Buddha Purnima (Vesak) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Thursday 🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 26 May 2016, 10:50 pm

June 2016

Date Festival
Wednesday 🙏 Apara Ekadashi Ekadashi Vrat — sacred to Lord Vishnu. Fast from sunrise; break fast next day at Parana time. Tithi ends - 1 June 2016, 9:49 pm
Friday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm
Saturday 🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
Sunday 🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
Wednesday 🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
Tuesday ☀️ Mithuna Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 14 June 2016, 11:22 pm
Thursday 🙏 Nirjala Ekadashi (Bhimseni Ekadashi) Strictest Ekadashi — no water. Equal to all 24 Ekadashis. Tithi ends - 16 June 2016, 9:54 am
Saturday 🔱 Shani Pradosh (Shukla — Saturday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:21 pm to 8:51 pm
Monday 🌕 Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Friday 🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 24 June 2016, 10:18 pm
Thursday 🙏 Yogini Ekadashi Removes disease and grants liberation. Tithi ends - 1 July 2016, 3:14 am

July 2016

Date Festival
Saturday 🔱 Shani Pradosh (Krishna — Saturday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:23 pm to 8:53 pm
Sunday 🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
Monday 🌑 Somvati Amavasya (Monday New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
Friday 🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
Friday 🙏 Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadhi Ekadashi) Lord Vishnu goes to sleep; Chaturmas begins. Tithi ends - 16 July 2016, 2:08 am
Saturday ☀️ Karka Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 16 July 2016, 10:16 am
Sunday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 7:20 pm to 8:50 pm
Tuesday 🧘 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) Guru Purnima — honour to the Guru; Vyasa Puja. Full moon of Ashadha.
Saturday 🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 23 July 2016, 9:41 pm
Saturday 🙏 Kamika Ekadashi Removes sins accumulated over many births. Tithi ends - 30 July 2016, 8:34 am

August 2016

Date Festival
Monday 🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
Tuesday 🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
Saturday 🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
Sunday 🙏 Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana) Blesses couples with children; Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Tithi ends - 14 August 2016, 5:32 pm
Tuesday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:59 pm to 8:29 pm
Tuesday ☀️ Simha Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 16 August 2016, 6:41 pm
Thursday 🪢 Raksha Bandhan Raksha Bandhan — sisters tie sacred thread on brothers' wrists. Avoid Bhadra Kaal.
Thursday 🦚 Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami — birth of Lord Krishna at Nishita Kaal. Fast observed, midnight celebration.
Sunday 🙏 Aja Ekadashi Removes sins of seven past and seven future lives. Tithi ends - 28 August 2016, 3:22 pm
Tuesday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:44 pm to 8:14 pm
Wednesday 🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.

September 2016

Date Festival
Thursday 🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
Monday 🐘 Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chaturthi) Ganesh Chaturthi — installation of Ganesha idol; 10-day festival. Madhyahna Kaal most auspicious.
Tuesday 🙏 Parsva Ekadashi Ekadashi Vrat — sacred to Lord Vishnu. Fast from sunrise; break fast next day at Parana time. Tithi ends - 13 September 2016, 7:56 am
Thursday 📅 Ganesh Visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi)
Friday 🌕 Purnima (Full Moon) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Friday ☀️ Kanya Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 16 September 2016, 6:37 pm
Tuesday 🐘 Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi (Tuesday) Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 20 September 2016, 9:12 pm
Monday 🙏 Indira Ekadashi Liberates ancestors from hell; Pitru Paksha Ekadashi. Tithi ends - 27 September 2016, 1:03 am
Wednesday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 6:10 pm to 7:40 pm
Thursday 🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
Friday 🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.

October 2016

Date Festival
Saturday 🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 1 · Shailaputri Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Sunday 🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 1 · Shailaputri (Tithi Vriddhi) Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Monday 🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 2 · Brahmacharini Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Tuesday 🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 3 · Chandraghanta Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Wednesday 🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 4 · Kushmanda Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Wednesday 🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
Thursday 🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 5 · Skandamata Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Friday 🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 6 · Katyayani Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Saturday 🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 7 · Kalaratri Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Sunday 🔱 Sharad Navratri — Maha Ashtami (Day 8) · Mahagauri Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Monday 🔱 Maha Navami (Saraswati Visarjan) Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Monday 🔱 Sharad Navratri — Maha Navami (Day 9) · Siddhidatri Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Tuesday 🏹 Dussehra (Vijayadashami) Vijayadashami — Ram's victory over Ravana, Aparahna kaal most auspicious.
Wednesday 🙏 Papankusha Ekadashi Destroys all sins like a goad destroys an elephant. Tithi ends - 12 October 2016, 9:14 pm
Friday 🔱 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
Sunday 🌕 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Purnima) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Monday ☀️ Tula Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 17 October 2016, 6:34 am
Wednesday 🌙 Karwa Chauth Karwa Chauth — married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for husband's longevity. Moon sighting is key. Moonrise - 19 October 2016, 8:45 pm
Wednesday 🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 19 October 2016, 8:45 pm
Wednesday 🙏 Rama Ekadashi Removes all sins, equal to Ashvamedha Yajna. Tithi ends - 26 October 2016, 2:30 pm
Thursday 💰 Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) Dhanteras — worship of Dhanvantari and Lakshmi, auspicious purchase of gold/silver/utensils.
Friday 💰 Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) Dhanteras — worship of Dhanvantari and Lakshmi, auspicious purchase of gold/silver/utensils.
Friday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:39 pm to 7:09 pm
Saturday 🌙 Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) Narak Chaturdashi — Arunodaya (predawn) oil bath; Krishna's victory over Narakasura.
Saturday 🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
Sunday 🪔 Diwali — Lakshmi Puja Festival of Lights — Lakshmi Puja at Pradosh Kaal, lighting of diyas, victory of light over darkness.
Sunday 🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
Monday ⛰️ Govardhan Puja (Annakut) Govardhan Puja — Annakuta offered to Krishna; circumambulation of Govardhan hill.

November 2016

Date Festival
Tuesday 🤝 Bhai Dooj Bhai Dooj — sisters apply tika to brothers for longevity; associated with Yama and Yamuna.
Thursday 🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
Friday 🌅 Chhath Puja — Nahay Khay Chhath Puja — 4-day Surya worship: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, Usha Arghya.
Saturday 🌅 Chhath Puja — Kharna Chhath Puja — 4-day Surya worship: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, Usha Arghya.
Sunday 🌅 Chhath Puja — Sandhya Arghya Chhath Puja — 4-day Surya worship: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, Usha Arghya.
Monday 🌅 Chhath Puja — Usha Arghya (Paarana) Chhath Puja — 4-day Surya worship: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, Usha Arghya.
Friday 🙏 Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi) Ekadashi Vrat — sacred to Lord Vishnu. Fast from sunrise; break fast next day at Parana time. Tithi ends - 11 November 2016, 9:12 am
Saturday 🔱 Shani Pradosh (Shukla — Saturday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:28 pm to 6:58 pm
Monday 🌕 Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Wednesday ☀️ Vrishchika Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 16 November 2016, 6:20 am
Thursday 🙏 Utpanna Ekadashi Birth of Ekadashi Devi; first Ekadashi ever observed.
Friday 🙏 Utpanna Ekadashi Birth of Ekadashi Devi; first Ekadashi ever observed. Tithi ends - 25 November 2016, 7:41 am
Sunday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:24 pm to 6:54 pm
Monday 🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
Tuesday 🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.

December 2016

Date Festival
Saturday 🐘 Vinayaka Chaturthi Vinayaka Chaturthi — monthly Ganesha worship on Shukla Chaturthi; Madhyahna puja.
Saturday 🙏 Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti) Grants liberation (Moksha); Gita Jayanti on same day. Tithi ends - 10 December 2016, 7:44 pm
Monday 🔱 Som Pradosh (Shukla — Monday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:25 pm to 6:55 pm
Thursday ☀️ Dhanu Sankranti Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath. Sankranti moment - 15 December 2016, 8:57 pm
Saturday 🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise. Moonrise - 17 December 2016, 9:10 pm
Saturday 🙏 Saphala Ekadashi Makes all efforts successful; removes misfortune. Tithi ends - 25 December 2016, 3:32 am
Monday 🔱 Som Pradosh (Krishna — Monday) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:31 pm to 7:01 pm
Tuesday 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal - 5:32 pm to 7:02 pm
Wednesday 🔱 Masik Shivaratri Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
Thursday 🌑 Amavasya (New Moon) Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.

About the 2016 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.