🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise.
Moonrise - 1 January 2051, 9:35 pm
Sunday
🙏 Saphala Ekadashi
Makes all efforts successful; removes misfortune.
Tithi ends - 9 January 2051, 4:10 am
Tuesday
🔱 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
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.
Sunday
☀️ Makar Sankranti
Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath.
Sankranti moment - 15 January 2051, 12:51 am
🙏 Putrada Ekadashi (Pausha)
Blesses couples with children; Vaikuntha Ekadashi.
Tithi ends - 23 January 2051, 2:11 am
Tuesday
🔱 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
Thursday
🌕 Purnima (Full Moon)
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 - 31 January 2051, 10:01 pm
🙏 Shattila Ekadashi
Sesame (til) used in six ways; removes sins.
Tithi ends - 7 February 2051, 9:18 pm
Thursday
🔱 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
Friday
🔱 Masik Shivaratri
Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
Saturday
🌑 Shani Amavasya (Saturday New Moon)
Amavasya — New Moon; sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites) and Shradh.
Monday
☀️ Kumbha Sankranti
Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath.
Sankranti moment - 13 February 2051, 1:49 pm
☀️ Meena Sankranti
Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath.
Sankranti moment - 15 March 2051, 10:39 am
Wednesday
🙏 Amalaki Ekadashi
Worship of Amla (Amalaki) tree, grants great merit.
Tithi ends - 23 March 2051, 5:30 am
Saturday
🔱 Shani Pradosh (Shukla — Saturday)
Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi.
Pradosh Kaal - 6:35 pm to 8:05 pm
Monday
🔥 Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan — bonfire ritual at Pradosh after Bhhadra ends, symbolising burning of evil.
Monday
🌕 Purnima (Full Moon)
Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Tuesday
🌈 Holi (Dhuleti)
Festival of colours — celebrates victory of devotion over evil, arrival of spring.
Friday
🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise.
Moonrise - 31 March 2051, 10:09 pm
☀️ Vrishabha Sankranti
Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath.
Sankranti moment - 15 May 2051, 3:53 pm
Sunday
🙏 Mohini Ekadashi
Removes all sorrows, grants moksha.
Tithi ends - 21 May 2051, 2:53 pm
Tuesday
🔱 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
Thursday
🌕 Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Monday
🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise.
Moonrise - 29 May 2051, 10:12 pm
☀️ Mithuna Sankranti
Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath.
Sankranti moment - 15 June 2051, 10:26 pm
Tuesday
🙏 Nirjala Ekadashi (Bhimseni Ekadashi)
Strictest Ekadashi — no water. Equal to all 24 Ekadashis.
Tithi ends - 20 June 2051, 7:52 am
Thursday
🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi.
Pradosh Kaal - 7:22 pm to 8:52 pm
Saturday
🌕 Purnima (Full Moon)
Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Wednesday
🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise.
Moonrise - 28 June 2051, 10:21 pm
☀️ Simha Sankranti
Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath.
Sankranti moment - 17 August 2051, 5:43 pm
Friday
🙏 Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana)
Blesses couples with children; Vaikuntha Ekadashi.
Tithi ends - 18 August 2051, 1:53 pm
Sunday
🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi.
Pradosh Kaal - 6:55 pm to 8:25 pm
Tuesday
🪢 Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan — sisters tie sacred thread on brothers' wrists. Avoid Bhadra Kaal.
Friday
🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise.
Moonrise - 25 August 2051, 9:05 pm
Tuesday
🦚 Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami — birth of Lord Krishna at Nishita Kaal. Fast observed, midnight celebration.
🙏 Aja Ekadashi
Removes sins of seven past and seven future lives.
Tithi ends - 1 September 2051, 7:30 am
Sunday
🔱 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
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
🐘 Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chaturthi)
Ganesh Chaturthi — installation of Ganesha idol; 10-day festival. Madhyahna Kaal most auspicious.
Saturday
🙏 Parsva Ekadashi
Ekadashi Vrat — sacred to Lord Vishnu. Fast from sunrise; break fast next day at Parana time.
Tithi ends - 17 September 2051, 2:28 am
Sunday
☀️ Kanya Sankranti
Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath.
Sankranti moment - 17 September 2051, 5:42 pm
Monday
🔱 Som Pradosh (Shukla — Monday)
Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi.
Pradosh Kaal - 6:22 pm to 7:52 pm
Tuesday
📅 Ganesh Visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi)
Wednesday
🌕 Purnima (Full Moon)
Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Saturday
🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise.
Moonrise - 23 September 2051, 8:32 pm
Saturday
🙏 Indira Ekadashi
Liberates ancestors from hell; Pitru Paksha Ekadashi.
Tithi ends - 30 September 2051, 6:52 pm
🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 4 · Kushmanda
Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Tuesday
🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 5 · Skandamata
Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Wednesday
🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 6 · Katyayani
Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Thursday
🔱 Sharad Navratri — Day 7 · Kalaratri
Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Friday
🔱 Sharad Navratri — Maha Ashtami (Day 8) · Mahagauri
Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Saturday
🔱 Maha Navami (Saraswati Visarjan)
Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Saturday
🔱 Sharad Navratri — Maha Navami (Day 9) · Siddhidatri
Sharada Navratri — 9 nights of Goddess worship, Ashvin Shukla 1–9. Culminates in Dussehra.
Sunday
🏹 Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Vijayadashami — Ram's victory over Ravana, Aparahna kaal most auspicious.
Monday
🙏 Papankusha Ekadashi
Destroys all sins like a goad destroys an elephant.
Tithi ends - 16 October 2051, 1:51 pm
Wednesday
🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi.
Pradosh Kaal - 5:48 pm to 7:18 pm
Wednesday
☀️ Tula Sankranti
Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath.
Sankranti moment - 18 October 2051, 5:44 am
Thursday
🌕 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Purnima)
Purnima — Full Moon day, auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja and sacred baths.
Monday
🌙 Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth — married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for husband's longevity. Moon sighting is key.
Moonrise - 23 October 2051, 9:03 pm
Monday
🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha fast on Krishna Chaturthi, break fast after moonrise.
Moonrise - 23 October 2051, 9:03 pm
Monday
🙏 Rama Ekadashi
Removes all sins, equal to Ashvamedha Yajna.
Tithi ends - 30 October 2051, 10:10 am
Tuesday
💰 Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras — worship of Dhanvantari and Lakshmi, auspicious purchase of gold/silver/utensils.
🙏 Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi)
Ekadashi Vrat — sacred to Lord Vishnu. Fast from sunrise; break fast next day at Parana time.
Tithi ends - 15 November 2051, 12:19 am
Thursday
🔱 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
Friday
☀️ Vrishchika Sankranti
Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath.
Sankranti moment - 17 November 2051, 5:36 am
Saturday
🌕 Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali)
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 - 21 November 2051, 8:46 pm
Tuesday
🙏 Utpanna Ekadashi
Birth of Ekadashi Devi; first Ekadashi ever observed.
Tithi ends - 29 November 2051, 5:06 am
🙏 Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti)
Grants liberation (Moksha); Gita Jayanti on same day.
Tithi ends - 14 December 2051, 10:03 am
Friday
🔱 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
Saturday
☀️ Dhanu Sankranti
Sankranti — Solar transit into a new zodiac sign; auspicious for charity and sacred bath.
Sankranti moment - 16 December 2051, 8:17 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 - 21 December 2051, 9:27 pm
Thursday
🙏 Saphala Ekadashi
Makes all efforts successful; removes misfortune.
Tithi ends - 29 December 2051, 2:04 am
Saturday
🔱 Shani Pradosh (Krishna — Saturday)
Pradosh Vrat — Shiva worship at Pradosh Kaal (1h 36m after sunset) on Trayodashi.
Pradosh Kaal - 5:33 pm to 7:03 pm
Sunday
🔱 Masik Shivaratri
Masik Shivratri — Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi, night vigil and puja.
About the 2051 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.