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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Hindu Festivals & Vratas in September 1982
Festival and vrata dates for Bengaluru in September 1982:
- Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 2 September 1982.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 2 September 1982.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 2 September 1982.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 2 September 1982.
- Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna)✓ — Thursday, 2 September 1982.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Thursday, 2 September 1982.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Friday, 3 September 1982.
- Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ — Friday, 3 September 1982.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ — Friday, 3 September 1982.
- Loka Pala Puja✓ — Friday, 3 September 1982.
- Pitru Paksha begins✓ — Saturday, 4 September 1982.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 4 September 1982.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ — Sunday, 5 September 1982.
- Kajjali Vratam✓ — Sunday, 5 September 1982.
- Vishalakshi Yatra✓ — Sunday, 5 September 1982.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Monday, 6 September 1982.
- Chandra Shashti✓ — Wednesday, 8 September 1982.
- Maha Bharani✓ — Wednesday, 8 September 1982.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Thursday, 9 September 1982.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 10 September 1982.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ — Friday, 10 September 1982.
- Madhyashtami✓ — Friday, 10 September 1982.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ — Friday, 10 September 1982.
- Agastyarghyam✓ — Friday, 10 September 1982.
- Kalashtami✓ — Friday, 10 September 1982.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Friday, 10 September 1982.
- Ahina Navami✓ — Saturday, 11 September 1982.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ — Saturday, 11 September 1982.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Monday, 13 September 1982.
- Yati Mahalaya✓ — Tuesday, 14 September 1982.
- Gajachchaya✓ — Wednesday, 15 September 1982.
- Kaliyugadi✓ — Wednesday, 15 September 1982. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Magha Trayodashi Shraddha✓ — Wednesday, 15 September 1982.
- Magha Shraddha✓ — Wednesday, 15 September 1982.
- Soumya Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 15 September 1982.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 15 September 1982.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 15 September 1982.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ — Thursday, 16 September 1982.
- Kanya Sankramana (01:24 AM) — Friday, 17 September 1982.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Friday, 17 September 1982.
- Mahalaya Amavasya✓ — Friday, 17 September 1982.
- Bathukamma begins✓ — Friday, 17 September 1982.
- Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ — Friday, 17 September 1982.
- Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ — Saturday, 18 September 1982.
- Adhika Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Saturday, 18 September 1982.
- Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ — Saturday, 18 September 1982. — Shailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the…
- Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini✓ — Sunday, 19 September 1982. — The second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizi…
- Navaratri Day 3 — Chandraghanta✓ — Monday, 20 September 1982. — Worshipped on the third day, Chandraghanta is the married form of Goddess Parvati. Her name means 'one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell,' as she adorne…
- Lalita Panchami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 21 September 1982.
- Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ — Tuesday, 21 September 1982. — As the fourth form of Durga, Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe with her divine smile. Her name translates to 'the cosmic egg'. She is depicted…
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Tuesday, 21 September 1982.
- Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata✓ — Wednesday, 22 September 1982. — The fifth form, Skandamata, is known as 'The Goddess of Fire' and her name means 'Mother of Skanda,' who is the war god Kartikeya. She is depicted with four …
- Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ — Thursday, 23 September 1982. — Worshipped on the sixth day, Katyayani is the warrior goddess form of Durga. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishas…
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Thursday, 23 September 1982.
- Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ — Friday, 24 September 1982. — Kalaratri is the seventh and most fearsome form of Goddess Durga. Her name combines 'Kala' (time/death) and 'Ratri' (night), and she embodies the power that …
- Masik Durgashtami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 25 September 1982.
- Saddula Bathukamma✓ — Saturday, 25 September 1982.
- Bathukamma ends✓ — Saturday, 25 September 1982.
- Durga Ashtami✓ — Saturday, 25 September 1982. — Also known as Maha Ashtami, this is one of the most significant days of Navaratri. On this day, the eighth form of Durga, **Mahagauri**, is worshipped, who r…
- Maha Ashtami✓ — Saturday, 25 September 1982.
- Mahagauri✓ — Saturday, 25 September 1982.
- Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ — Saturday, 25 September 1982.
- Maha Navami✓ — Sunday, 26 September 1982. — This is the great ninth day and the final day of worship. On Maha Navami, Durga is celebrated as Mahisasuramardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasu…
- Saraswati Puja / Ayudha Puja✓ — Sunday, 26 September 1982.
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 27 September 1982.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ — Monday, 27 September 1982. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Monday, 27 September 1982.
- Smarta Padmini Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Shukla)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 28 September 1982.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Tuesday, 28 September 1982.
- Vaishnava Padmini Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Shukla)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 29 September 1982.
- Guru Pradosham (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 30 September 1982.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 30 September 1982.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 1982
| 02SeptemberThursday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 5:13 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna)✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 03SeptemberFriday | Shukla Purnima (till 5:58 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Loka Pala Puja✓ Completed |
| 04SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Pratipada (till 6:12 PM) 🔔Pitru Paksha begins✓ Completed 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 05SeptemberSunday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 5:58 PM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kajjali Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra✓ Completed |
| 06SeptemberMonday | Krishna Tritiya (till 5:20 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:29 PM✓ Completed |
| 08SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Panchami (till 3:04 PM) 🔔Chandra Shashti✓ Completed 🔔Maha Bharani✓ Completed |
| 09SeptemberThursday | Krishna Shashthi (till 1:32 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 10SeptemberFriday | Krishna Saptami (till 11:46 AM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ Completed 🔔Madhyashtami✓ Completed 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Agastyarghyam✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 11SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Ashtami (till 9:47 AM) 🔔Ahina Navami✓ Completed 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ Completed |
| 13SeptemberMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (14th) 2:51 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 14 September 1982 08:14 AM - 12:16 PM✓ Completed |
| 14SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till (15th) 12:22 AM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya✓ Completed |
| 15SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 9:55 PM) 🔔Gajachchaya✓ Completed 🔔Kaliyugadi✓ CompletedThe traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life. 🔔Magha Trayodashi Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Magha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 15 September 1982 06:12 AM - Thursday, 16 September 1982 06:12 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 16 September 1982 06:12 AM |
| 16SeptemberThursday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 7:38 PM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ Completed |
| 17SeptemberFriday | Amavasya (till 5:39 PM) 🔔Kanya Sankramana (01:24 AM) — Punyakala: 06:12 AM - 12:36 PM✓ Completed 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya✓ Completed 🔔Bathukamma begins✓ Completed 🔔Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ Completed |
| 18SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till 4:05 PM) 🔔Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ Completed 🔔Adhika Ashwin Masarambh✓ Completed 🔔Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ CompletedShailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the Mountain King, and is considered a reincarnation of Goddess Sati. Depicted with two hands, she holds a trident in her right and a lotus in her left, while riding the bull Nandi. As the embodiment of the combined power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, she is worshipped for strength, health, and prosperity. |
| 19SeptemberSunday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 3:04 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini✓ CompletedThe second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizing her ascetic life. According to mythology, she undertook severe penance to win Lord Shiva as her husband, demonstrating immense devotion and self-control. Devotees worship her for blessings of commitment and unwavering faith. |
| 20SeptemberMonday | Shukla Tritiya (till 2:43 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 3 — Chandraghanta✓ CompletedWorshipped on the third day, Chandraghanta is the married form of Goddess Parvati. Her name means 'one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell,' as she adorned her forehead with a crescent moon after marrying Lord Shiva. She is depicted with ten hands holding various weapons, riding a tiger, and has her third eye always open, signifying her readiness to battle evil. She is a compassionate mother figure to her devotees, bestowing peace and courage. |
| 21SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 3:06 PM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ CompletedAs the fourth form of Durga, Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe with her divine smile. Her name translates to 'the cosmic egg'. She is depicted with eight arms, holding weapons, a rosary, and jars of elixir and blood, while riding a tiger. It is believed that she possesses the power to reside within the core of the sun, giving it its brightness. Devotees worship her for good health, wealth, and strength. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 22SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Panchami (till 4:14 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata✓ CompletedThe fifth form, Skandamata, is known as 'The Goddess of Fire' and her name means 'Mother of Skanda,' who is the war god Kartikeya. She is depicted with four arms, riding a lion, and holding the infant Skanda on her lap. The worship of Skandamata is considered twice blessed as it automatically includes the worship of her son, bringing grace from both deities. She symbolizes the nurturing and protective love of a mother. |
| 23SeptemberThursday | Shukla Shashthi (till 6:02 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ CompletedWorshipped on the sixth day, Katyayani is the warrior goddess form of Durga. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishasura. She is depicted riding a lion, wielding a sword and a lotus in her hands. As a symbol of courage and strength, she is worshipped by devotees seeking victory over personal challenges and the removal of negativity. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 24SeptemberFriday | Shukla Saptami (till 8:20 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ CompletedKalaratri is the seventh and most fearsome form of Goddess Durga. Her name combines 'Kala' (time/death) and 'Ratri' (night), and she embodies the power that ends darkness and ignorance. Despite her intimidating appearance, she is also known as Shubankari (auspicious), as she makes her devotees fearless. Her vehicle is a donkey, and she is worshipped as the destroyer of all evil spirits. |
| 25SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Ashtami (till 10:55 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Saddula Bathukamma✓ Completed 🔔Bathukamma ends✓ Completed 🔔Durga Ashtami✓ CompletedAlso known as Maha Ashtami, this is one of the most significant days of Navaratri. On this day, the eighth form of Durga, **Mahagauri**, is worshipped, who represents peace and purity. It's believed that Goddess Chamunda appeared from Durga's forehead on this day to defeat demons. Rituals like Kanya Puja (worshipping young girls) and Astra Puja (worship of weapons) are commonly performed. 🔔Maha Ashtami✓ Completed 🔔Mahagauri✓ Completed 🔔Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ Completed |
| 26SeptemberSunday | Shukla Navami (till (27th) 1:30 AM) 🔔Maha Navami✓ CompletedThis is the great ninth day and the final day of worship. On Maha Navami, Durga is celebrated as Mahisasuramardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Devotees also worship Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Durga. Her name means 'giver of supernatural powers,' and she is believed to grant all perfections (`siddhis`) to her devotees. The day is marked by rituals like Kanya Puja, concluding the nine days of worship. 🔔Saraswati Puja / Ayudha Puja✓ Completed |
| 27SeptemberMonday | Shukla Dashami (till (28th) 3:49 AM) 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 06:42 AM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha)✓ Completed 🔔Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ CompletedSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ Completed |
| 28SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (29th) 5:39 AM) 🔔Smarta Padmini Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 29 September 1982 11:57 AM - 04:41 PM✓ Completed 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ Completed |
| 29SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (30th) 6:52 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Padmini Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 30 September 1982 06:12 AM - 06:27 AM✓ Completed |
| 30SeptemberThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 6:52 AM) 🔔Guru Pradosham (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 30 September 1982 06:12 AM - Friday, 01 October 1982 07:26 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 01 October 1982 07:26 AM |
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
1982 · September
Asia/Kolkata
