Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Abu Dhabi. Festival observance is not based on the civil date alone: sunrise, Tithi, Nakshatra, lunar month, and location can all affect the selected day. The astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris, while the observance rules follow traditional Panchanga practice.
How to use this festival calendar
- Select the place carefully: Sunrise and Tithi boundaries differ by location, so the listed date can change between cities or countries.
- Read the timings: When a Tithi spans two civil dates, the applicable sunrise, midday, moonrise, or Pradosha rule may decide the observance day.
- Respect your tradition: Smarta, Vaishnava, regional, family, and temple traditions may apply different rules. Use the calendar as a detailed reference and follow your established custom where required.
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Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in March 2048
Festival and vrata dates for Abu Dhabi in March 2048:
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 3 March 2048.
- Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa) — Wednesday, 4 March 2048.
- Sheetala Ashtami (Phalguna Maasa) — Saturday, 7 March 2048.
- Kalashtami — Saturday, 7 March 2048.
- Sarvesham Papamochani Ekadashi (Phalguna Krishna) — Tuesday, 10 March 2048.
- Soumya Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa) — Wednesday, 11 March 2048.
- Masik Shivaratri (Phalguna Maasa) — Thursday, 12 March 2048.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 12 March 2048.
- Meena Sankramana (02:51 PM) — Saturday, 14 March 2048.
- Darsha Shraddha — Saturday, 14 March 2048.
- Vibhava Samvatsar — Sunday, 15 March 2048.
- Ugadi (Beginning of Chaitra Month) / Sade Teen Muhurat (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Sunday, 15 March 2048. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Gudi Padwa (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Sunday, 15 March 2048. — The traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity.
- Sade Teen Muhurat - Gudi Padwa — Sunday, 15 March 2048. — The traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity.
- Vasantha Navaratri Begins (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Sunday, 15 March 2048.
- Sri Rama Navaratri Begins (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Sunday, 15 March 2048.
- Adhika Chaitra Masarambh — Sunday, 15 March 2048.
- Andolana Gauri Vratam (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Tuesday, 17 March 2048.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Wednesday, 18 March 2048.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Friday, 20 March 2048.
- Krittika Vratam — Friday, 20 March 2048.
- Rohini Vratam — Saturday, 21 March 2048.
- Masik Durgashtami (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Sunday, 22 March 2048.
- Bhanu Saptami — Sunday, 22 March 2048.
- Sarvesham Padmini Ekadashi (Chaitra (Adhika) Shukla) — Thursday, 26 March 2048.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Friday, 27 March 2048.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 27 March 2048.
- Purnima Vrat — Sunday, 29 March 2048.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Sunday, 29 March 2048.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
March 2048
| 03MarchTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 12:48 PM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:22 PM |
| 04MarchWednesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 10:29 AM) 🔔Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa) |
| 07MarchSaturday | Krishna Ashtami (till (8th) 1:47 AM) 🔔Sheetala Ashtami (Phalguna Maasa) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 10MarchTuesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 9:04 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Papamochani Ekadashi (Phalguna Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 11 March 2048 06:38 AM - 09:58 AM |
| 11MarchWednesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 7:56 PM) |
| 12MarchThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 7:05 PM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 12 March 2048 06:37 AM - Friday, 13 March 2048 06:36 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 13 March 2048 06:36 AM |
| 14MarchSaturday | Amavasya (till 6:27 PM) 🔔Meena Sankramana (02:51 PM) — Punyakala: 02:51 PM - 06:27 PM 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 15MarchSunday | Shukla Pratipada (till 6:49 PM) 🔔Vibhava Samvatsar 🔔Ugadi (Beginning of Chaitra Month) / Sade Teen Muhurat (Adhika Chaitra Maasa)The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life. 🔔Gudi Padwa (Adhika Chaitra Maasa)The traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity. 🔔Sade Teen Muhurat - Gudi PadwaThe traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity. 🔔Vasantha Navaratri Begins (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Sri Rama Navaratri Begins (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Adhika Chaitra Masarambh |
| 17MarchTuesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 9:11 PM) 🔔Andolana Gauri Vratam (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) |
| 18MarchWednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 11:10 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 20MarchFriday | Shukla Shashthi (till (21st) 4:12 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 21MarchSaturday | Shukla Saptami (till (22nd) 6:50 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 22MarchSunday | Shukla Saptami (till 6:50 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Bhanu Saptami |
| 26MarchThursday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 12:23 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Padmini Ekadashi (Chaitra (Adhika) Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 27 March 2048 06:22 AM - 07:44 AM |
| 27MarchFriday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 11:51 AM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 27 March 2048 06:22 AM - Saturday, 28 March 2048 10:32 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 28 March 2048 10:32 AM |
| 29MarchSunday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 8:33 AM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
This calendar of festivals and important days has been prepared based on the rules given in Hindu scriptures like Nirnaya Sindhu, Dharma Sindhu, etc. It has been created for the benefit of all followers of Hinduism worldwide. If you find any mistake in this calendar regarding any festival or any important day, or if any festival related to your region is not included, please inform me by emailing admin@onlinejyotish.com. Thank you for your cooperation.
Glossary: Understanding Hindu Calendar Terms
These terms help explain why a festival date may differ from a printed calendar or a nearby temple:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tithi | A lunar day. It is the time taken by the Moon to move 12 degrees away from the Sun. |
| Nakshatra | One of the 27 divisions along the Moon’s path. Some festivals and Vratas require a particular Nakshatra. |
| Purnimant / Amavasyant | Purnimant months end on Full Moon (North India). Amavasyant months end on No Moon (South India). |
| Smarta vs Vaishnava | Smarta and Vaishnava observances can fall on different dates because their sunrise and Tithi-purity rules are not identical. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Festival dates depend on location, sunrise, the duration of the Tithi, and the rule used for that observance. A temple may also follow a regional Panchanga, a traditional school, or its own established custom. A different date does not automatically mean that either calendar is wrong.
Smarta and Vaishnava traditions apply different sunrise and Dashami-overlap rules. This can place the fast on consecutive dates. Follow the tradition observed by your family, Guru, or temple.
An eclipse can affect worship, fasting, temple schedules, and Sutak observance. The effect depends on visibility at the selected location and on the tradition being followed, so local guidance may still be necessary.
How the dates are prepared: Astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris. Festival-selection rules are maintained from traditional Panchanga references under the guidance of Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma. Regional and sectarian practice can still differ.
City · Year
Abu Dhabi
2048 · March
Asia/Dubai
