Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Chennai. 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 February 1946
Festival and vrata dates for Chennai in February 1946:
- Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 February 1946.
- Magha Masarambh✓ — Sunday, 3 February 1946.
- Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 6 February 1946. — Celebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art.
- Ratha Saptami (Magha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 8 February 1946.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Sunday, 10 February 1946.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Monday, 11 February 1946.
- Kumbha Sankramana (03:34 PM) — Tuesday, 12 February 1946.
- Sarvesham Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 12 February 1946.
- Soumya Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 13 February 1946.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 13 February 1946.
- Guru Pushya Yoga✓ — Thursday, 14 February 1946.
- Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 15 February 1946.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 19 February 1946.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 27 February 1946.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
February 1946
| 02FebruarySaturday | Amavasya (till 10:13 AM) 🔔Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 03FebruarySunday | Shukla Pratipada (till 9:28 AM) 🔔Magha Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 06FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Panchami (till (7th) 3:02 AM) 🔔Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa)✓ CompletedCelebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art. |
| 08FebruaryFriday | Shukla Saptami (till 10:58 PM) 🔔Ratha Saptami (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 10FebruarySunday | Shukla Navami (till 6:57 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 11FebruaryMonday | Shukla Dashami (till 5:02 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 12FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 3:12 PM) 🔔Kumbha Sankramana (03:34 PM) — Punyakala: 09:10 AM - 03:34 PM✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 13 February 1946 06:32 AM - 08:17 AM✓ Completed |
| 13FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 1:31 PM) 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 13 February 1946 06:32 AM - Thursday, 14 February 1946 12:01 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 14 February 1946 12:01 PM |
| 14FebruaryThursday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 12:01 PM) 🔔Guru Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 15FebruaryFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 10:48 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 19FebruaryTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 10:27 AM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:59 PM✓ Completed |
| 27FebruaryWednesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (28th) 2:34 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 28 February 1946 08:39 AM - 01:13 PM✓ 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
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
Chennai
1946 · February
Asia/Kolkata
