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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Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in April 2045
Festival and vrata dates for Chennai in April 2045:
- Chaitra Purnima Damana Puja (Chaitra Maasa) — Saturday, 1 April 2045.
- Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Maasa) — Saturday, 1 April 2045. — Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service.
- Purnima Vrat — Saturday, 1 April 2045.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Saturday, 1 April 2045.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 4 April 2045.
- Kalashtami — Saturday, 8 April 2045.
- Sarvesham Varuthini Ekadashi (Chaitra Krishna) — Thursday, 13 April 2045.
- Mesha Sankramana (06:19 AM) — Friday, 14 April 2045.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Chaitra Maasa) — Friday, 14 April 2045.
- Vishu — Friday, 14 April 2045.
- Maha Varuni (Chaitra Maasa) — Saturday, 15 April 2045.
- Chaitra Krishna Chaturdashi Snanam (Chaitra Maasa) — Saturday, 15 April 2045.
- Masik Shivaratri (Chaitra Maasa) — Saturday, 15 April 2045.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 15 April 2045.
- Shani Trayodashi — Saturday, 15 April 2045.
- Darsha Shraddha — Sunday, 16 April 2045.
- Somavati Amavasya — Monday, 17 April 2045.
- Vaishakha Masarambh — Tuesday, 18 April 2045.
- Parashurama Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa) — Wednesday, 19 April 2045.
- Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa) — Thursday, 20 April 2045. — An immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments.
- Sade Teen Muhurat - Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa) — Thursday, 20 April 2045. — An immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Thursday, 20 April 2045.
- Krittika Vratam — Thursday, 20 April 2045.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Saturday, 22 April 2045.
- Bhanu Saptami — Sunday, 23 April 2045.
- Masik Durgashtami (Vaishakha Maasa) — Monday, 24 April 2045.
- Sita Navami (Vaishakha Maasa) — Tuesday, 25 April 2045.
- Sarvesham Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla) — Thursday, 27 April 2045.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa) — Friday, 28 April 2045.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 28 April 2045.
- Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa) — Saturday, 29 April 2045.
- Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa) — Sunday, 30 April 2045.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Sunday, 30 April 2045.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
April 2045
| 01AprilSaturday | Shukla Purnima (till (2nd) 12:13 AM) 🔔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 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 04AprilTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 8:09 PM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:49 PM |
| 08AprilSaturday | Krishna Saptami (till (9th) 12:11 AM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 13AprilThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 9:55 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Varuthini Ekadashi (Chaitra Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 14 April 2045 06:00 AM - 07:24 AM |
| 14AprilFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 11:36 AM) 🔔Mesha Sankramana (06:19 AM) — Punyakala: 06:00 AM - 10:19 AM 🔔Vishu |
| 15AprilSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 12:40 PM) 🔔Maha Varuni (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Chaitra Krishna Chaturdashi Snanam (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 15 April 2045 05:59 AM - Sunday, 16 April 2045 05:59 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 16 April 2045 05:59 AM 🔔Shani Trayodashi |
| 16AprilSunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 1:07 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 17AprilMonday | Amavasya (till 12:56 PM) 🔔Somavati Amavasya |
| 18AprilTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 12:13 PM) 🔔Vaishakha Masarambh |
| 19AprilWednesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 11:03 AM) 🔔Parashurama Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa) |
| 20AprilThursday | Shukla Tritiya (till 9:33 AM) 🔔Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)An immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments. 🔔Sade Teen Muhurat - Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)An immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 22AprilSaturday | Shukla Shashthi (till (23rd) 3:50 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 23AprilSunday | Shukla Saptami (till (24th) 1:45 AM) 🔔Bhanu Saptami |
| 24AprilMonday | Shukla Ashtami (till 11:38 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Vaishakha Maasa) |
| 25AprilTuesday | Shukla Navami (till 9:33 PM) 🔔Sita Navami (Vaishakha Maasa) |
| 27AprilThursday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 5:29 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 28 April 2045 05:52 AM - 08:18 AM |
| 28AprilFriday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 3:35 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 28 April 2045 05:52 AM - Saturday, 29 April 2045 01:53 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 29 April 2045 01:53 PM |
| 29AprilSaturday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 1:53 PM) 🔔Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa) |
| 30AprilSunday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 12:26 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
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
2045 · April
Asia/Kolkata
