Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Bengaluru. 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 February 1980
Festival and vrata dates for Bengaluru in February 1980:
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Monday, 4 February 1980.
- Kalashtami✓ — Friday, 8 February 1980.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 12 February 1980.
- Kumbha Sankramana (08:57 AM) — Wednesday, 13 February 1980.
- Guru Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 14 February 1980.
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Thursday, 14 February 1980. — A solemn festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with fasting and night-long vigils to honor the overcoming of darkness and ignorance.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 14 February 1980.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Saturday, 16 February 1980.
- Solar Eclipse — Partial • Visible locally — Saturday, 16 February 1980.
- Raudri Samvatsar✓ — Sunday, 17 February 1980.
- Ugadi (Beginning of Chaitra Month) / Sade Teen Muhurat (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 17 February 1980. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Gudi Padwa (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 17 February 1980. — The traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity.
- Sade Teen Muhurat - Gudi Padwa✓ — Sunday, 17 February 1980. — The traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity.
- Vasantha Navaratri Begins (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 17 February 1980.
- Sri Rama Navaratri Begins (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 17 February 1980.
- Phalguna Masarambh✓ — Sunday, 17 February 1980.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Tuesday, 19 February 1980.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Thursday, 21 February 1980.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Friday, 22 February 1980.
- Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 23 February 1980.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Saturday, 23 February 1980.
- Rama Navami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Monday, 25 February 1980.
- Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 26 February 1980.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 27 February 1980.
- Guru Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 28 February 1980.
- Guru Pushya Yoga✓ — Thursday, 28 February 1980.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
February 1980
| 04FebruaryMonday | Krishna Tritiya (till 2:40 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:58 PM✓ Completed |
| 08FebruaryFriday | Krishna Saptami (till (9th) 12:20 AM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 12FebruaryTuesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (13th) 12:52 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 13 February 1980 06:46 AM - 10:50 AM✓ Completed |
| 13FebruaryWednesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 11:03 PM) 🔔Kumbha Sankramana (08:57 AM) — Punyakala: 06:46 AM - 08:57 AM✓ Completed |
| 14FebruaryThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 8:36 PM) 🔔Guru Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 08:36 PM - 08:50 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 12:08 AM - 12:58 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 15 February 1980 05:39 PM - 06:21 PM✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 14 February 1980 06:46 AM - Friday, 15 February 1980 06:46 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 15 February 1980 06:46 AM |
| 16FebruarySaturday | Amavasya (till 2:20 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Solar Eclipse — Partial • Visible locally — Start: 14:23 • End: 16:53 (16 Feb 1980)✓ Completed (Phalguna Maasa) |
| 17FebruarySunday | Shukla Pratipada (till 10:51 AM) 🔔Raudri Samvatsar✓ Completed 🔔Ugadi (Beginning of Chaitra Month) / Sade Teen Muhurat (Phalguna Maasa)✓ CompletedThe traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life. 🔔Gudi Padwa (Phalguna Maasa)✓ CompletedThe traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity. 🔔Sade Teen Muhurat - Gudi Padwa✓ CompletedThe traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity. 🔔Vasantha Navaratri Begins (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sri Rama Navaratri Begins (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Phalguna Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 19FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (20th) 12:47 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 21FebruaryThursday | Shukla Shashthi (till 7:52 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 22FebruaryFriday | Shukla Saptami (till 6:17 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 23FebruarySaturday | Shukla Ashtami (till 5:20 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 25FebruaryMonday | Shukla Dashami (till 5:27 PM) 🔔Rama Navami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 26FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 6:24 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 27 February 1980 06:40 AM - 09:58 AM✓ Completed |
| 27FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 7:53 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 27 February 1980 06:40 AM - Thursday, 28 February 1980 09:47 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 28 February 1980 09:47 PM |
| 28FebruaryThursday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 9:47 PM) 🔔Guru Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Guru Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
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
Bengaluru
1980 · February
Asia/Kolkata
