Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Brampton. 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 November 2013
Festival and vrata dates for Brampton in November 2013:
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 1 November 2013.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 1 November 2013.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 November 2013.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Saturday, 2 November 2013.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 November 2013.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 2 November 2013. — The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 3 November 2013.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 3 November 2013.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 3 November 2013.
- Kartika Masarambh✓ — Sunday, 3 November 2013.
- Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 4 November 2013.
- Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 6 November 2013.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Wednesday, 6 November 2013.
- Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 8 November 2013.
- Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 8 November 2013.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Friday, 8 November 2013.
- Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 10 November 2013.
- Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 10 November 2013.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 11 November 2013. — 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…
- Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 11 November 2013.
- Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 13 November 2013.
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 14 November 2013.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 14 November 2013.
- Guru Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 14 November 2013.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 14 November 2013.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ — Thursday, 14 November 2013.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 16 November 2013.
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 16 November 2013.
- Vrischika Sankramana (01:19 AM) — Saturday, 16 November 2013.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 16 November 2013.
- Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 16 November 2013.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Saturday, 16 November 2013.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Saturday, 16 November 2013.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Sunday, 17 November 2013.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 18 November 2013.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Monday, 18 November 2013.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 20 November 2013.
- Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 25 November 2013.
- Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ — Monday, 25 November 2013.
- Kalashtami✓ — Monday, 25 November 2013.
- Smarta Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Thursday, 28 November 2013.
- Vaishnava Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Friday, 29 November 2013.
- Shani Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 30 November 2013.
- Shani Trayodashi✓ — Saturday, 30 November 2013.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
November 2013
| 01NovemberFriday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 12:04 PM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 01 November 2013 08:00 AM - Saturday, 02 November 2013 08:01 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 02 November 2013 08:01 AM |
| 02NovemberSaturday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 10:43 AM) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal Muhurta: 18:03 - 20:51 / Nishita Kaal Muhurta: 00:35 - 01:30✓ CompletedThe festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi. |
| 03NovemberSunday | Amavasya (till 7:49 AM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartika Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 03NovemberSunday | Amavasya (till 7:49 AM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 04NovemberMonday | Shukla Dvitiya (till (5th) 2:56 AM) 🔔Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 06NovemberWednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 9:24 PM) 🔔Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 08NovemberFriday | Shukla Shashthi (till 4:11 PM) 🔔Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 10NovemberSunday | Shukla Ashtami (till 12:02 PM) 🔔Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 11NovemberMonday | Shukla Navami (till 10:30 AM) 🔔Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ 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. 🔔Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 13NovemberWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 8:41 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 14 November 2013 07:17 AM - 07:34 AM✓ Completed |
| 14NovemberThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 8:25 AM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Guru Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 14 November 2013 07:17 AM - Friday, 15 November 2013 08:36 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 15 November 2013 08:36 AM 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ Completed |
| 16NovemberSaturday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 9:12 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vrischika Sankramana (01:19 AM) — Punyakala: 07:20 AM - 01:44 PM✓ Completed 🔔Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 17NovemberSunday | Shukla Purnima (till 10:15 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 18NovemberMonday | Krishna Pratipada (till 11:43 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 20NovemberWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 3:48 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 07:08 PM✓ Completed |
| 25NovemberMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till (26th) 3:15 AM) 🔔Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 28NovemberThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (29th) 4:14 AM) 🔔Smarta Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 29 November 2013 09:55 AM - 02:11 PM✓ Completed |
| 29NovemberFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till (30th) 2:58 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 30 November 2013 07:37 AM - 07:52 AM✓ Completed |
| 30NovemberSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (1st) 1:00 AM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shani Trayodashi✓ 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
Brampton
2013 · November
America/Toronto
