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 May 1946
Festival and vrata dates for Chennai in May 1946:
- Vaishakha Masarambh✓ — Thursday, 2 May 1946.
- Parashurama Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 3 May 1946.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Friday, 3 May 1946.
- Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 4 May 1946. — An immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments.
- Sade Teen Muhurat - Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 4 May 1946. — An immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments.
- Sarvesham Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla)✓ Completed — Saturday, 11 May 1946.
- Soma Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 13 May 1946.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 13 May 1946.
- Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 14 May 1946.
- Vrishabha Sankramana (06:08 PM) — Tuesday, 14 May 1946.
- Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 15 May 1946.
- Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 16 May 1946.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 19 May 1946.
- Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 26 May 1946. — Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service.
- Sarvesham Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Monday, 27 May 1946.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 28 May 1946.
- Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 29 May 1946.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 29 May 1946.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Thursday, 30 May 1946.
- Jyeshtha Masarambh✓ — Friday, 31 May 1946.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Friday, 31 May 1946.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
May 1946
| 02MayThursday | Shukla Pratipada (till 3:02 PM) 🔔Vaishakha Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 03MayFriday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 11:24 AM) 🔔Parashurama Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 04MaySaturday | Shukla Tritiya (till 7:59 AM) 🔔Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedAn immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments. 🔔Sade Teen Muhurat - Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedAn immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments. |
| 11MaySaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (12th) 12:09 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 12 May 1946 06:32 AM - 11:20 AM✓ Completed |
| 13MayMonday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (14th) 3:40 AM) 🔔Soma Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 13 May 1946 05:43 AM - Tuesday, 14 May 1946 05:43 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 14 May 1946 05:43 AM |
| 14MayTuesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (15th) 5:55 AM) 🔔Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vrishabha Sankramana (06:08 PM) — Punyakala: 11:44 AM - 06:08 PM✓ Completed |
| 15MayWednesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 5:55 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 16MayThursday | Shukla Purnima (till 8:22 AM) 🔔Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 19MaySunday | Krishna Tritiya (till 3:55 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:13 PM✓ Completed |
| 26MaySunday | Krishna Dashami (till 6:33 PM) 🔔Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedCommemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service. |
| 27MayMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 4:07 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 28 May 1946 05:41 AM - 07:33 AM✓ Completed |
| 28MayTuesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 1:09 PM) 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 29MayWednesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 9:45 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 29 May 1946 05:41 AM - Thursday, 30 May 1946 05:41 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 30 May 1946 05:41 AM |
| 30MayThursday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 6:05 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 31MayFriday | Shukla Pratipada (till 10:36 PM) 🔔Jyeshtha Masarambh✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ 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
Chennai
1946 · May
Asia/Kolkata
