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.
Find Festivals by Month
Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in April 2029
Festival and vrata dates for Chennai in April 2029:
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 1 April 2029.
- Kalashtami — Thursday, 5 April 2029.
- Sarvesham Parama Ekadashi (Chaitra (Adhika) Krishna) — Monday, 9 April 2029.
- Soumya Pradosham (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Wednesday, 11 April 2029.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 11 April 2029.
- Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Thursday, 12 April 2029.
- Darsha Shraddha — Friday, 13 April 2029.
- Vasantha Navaratri Begins (Chaitra Maasa) — Saturday, 14 April 2029.
- Sri Rama Navaratri Begins (Chaitra Maasa) — Saturday, 14 April 2029.
- Mesha Sankramana (03:54 AM) — Saturday, 14 April 2029.
- Chaitra Masarambh — Saturday, 14 April 2029.
- Vishu — Saturday, 14 April 2029.
- Andolana Gauri Vratam (Chaitra Maasa) — Monday, 16 April 2029.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Tuesday, 17 April 2029.
- Krittika Vratam — Tuesday, 17 April 2029.
- Rohini Vratam — Wednesday, 18 April 2029.
- Kalpadi Vishnu Dolotsavam (Chaitra Maasa) — Thursday, 19 April 2029.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Thursday, 19 April 2029.
- Ganga Saptami (Chaitra Maasa) — Saturday, 21 April 2029.
- Bhavani Utpatti (Chaitra Maasa) — Sunday, 22 April 2029.
- Masik Durgashtami (Chaitra Maasa) — Sunday, 22 April 2029.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga — Sunday, 22 April 2029.
- Rama Navami (Chaitra Maasa) — Monday, 23 April 2029.
- Smarta Kamada Ekadashi (Chaitra Shukla) — Tuesday, 24 April 2029.
- Vaishnava Kamada Ekadashi (Chaitra Shukla) — Wednesday, 25 April 2029.
- Shukla Chaturdashi Shiva Puja (Chaitra Maasa) — Thursday, 26 April 2029.
- Guru Pradosham (Chaitra Maasa) — Thursday, 26 April 2029.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 26 April 2029.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Friday, 27 April 2029.
- Chaitra Purnima Damana Puja (Chaitra Maasa) — Saturday, 28 April 2029.
- Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Maasa) — Saturday, 28 April 2029. — Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service.
- Purnima Vrat — Saturday, 28 April 2029.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
April 2029
| 01AprilSunday | Krishna Tritiya (till 8:44 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:47 PM |
| 05AprilThursday | Krishna Saptami (till 1:24 PM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 09AprilMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 5:39 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Parama Ekadashi (Chaitra (Adhika) Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 10 April 2029 06:02 AM - 09:30 AM |
| 11AprilWednesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 10:15 PM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 11 April 2029 06:02 AM - Thursday, 12 April 2029 06:01 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 12 April 2029 06:01 AM |
| 12AprilThursday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (13th) 12:42 AM) |
| 13AprilFriday | Amavasya (till (14th) 3:10 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 14AprilSaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till (15th) 5:33 AM) 🔔Vasantha Navaratri Begins (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Sri Rama Navaratri Begins (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Mesha Sankramana (03:54 AM) — Punyakala: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM 🔔Chaitra Masarambh 🔔Vishu |
| 16AprilMonday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 7:47 AM) 🔔Andolana Gauri Vratam (Chaitra Maasa) |
| 17AprilTuesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 9:49 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 18AprilWednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 11:31 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 19AprilThursday | Shukla Panchami (till 12:47 PM) 🔔Kalpadi Vishnu Dolotsavam (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 21AprilSaturday | Shukla Saptami (till 1:34 PM) 🔔Ganga Saptami (Chaitra Maasa) |
| 22AprilSunday | Shukla Ashtami (till 12:54 PM) 🔔Bhavani Utpatti (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga |
| 23AprilMonday | Shukla Navami (till 11:30 AM) 🔔Rama Navami (Chaitra Maasa) |
| 24AprilTuesday | Shukla Dashami (till 9:23 AM) 🔔Smarta Kamada Ekadashi (Chaitra Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 25 April 2029 11:48 AM - 12:03 PM |
| 25AprilWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 6:37 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Kamada Ekadashi (Chaitra Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 26 April 2029 05:53 AM - 06:08 AM |
| 26AprilThursday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 11:44 PM) 🔔Shukla Chaturdashi Shiva Puja (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 26 April 2029 05:53 AM - Friday, 27 April 2029 05:53 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 27 April 2029 05:53 AM |
| 27AprilFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 7:55 PM) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 28AprilSaturday | Shukla Purnima (till 4:06 PM) 🔔Chaitra Purnima Damana Puja (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Maasa)Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service. 🔔Purnima Vrat |
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
Chennai
2029 · April
Asia/Kolkata
