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 August 2031
Festival and vrata dates for Chennai in August 2031:
- Shukla Chaturdashi Shiva Puja (Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 1 August 2031.
- Varalakshmi Vratam (Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 1 August 2031.
- Shukla Yajurvedi Upakarma (Kanva / Madhyandina) — Saturday, 2 August 2031.
- Purnima Vrat — Saturday, 2 August 2031.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Saturday, 2 August 2031.
- Rigvedi Upakarma — Sunday, 3 August 2031.
- Krishna Yajurvedi Upakarma (Taittiriya) — Sunday, 3 August 2031.
- Hayagriva Utpatti (Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 3 August 2031.
- Shravana Somavara Vratam — Monday, 4 August 2031.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Shravana Maasa) — Monday, 4 August 2031.
- Mangala Gauri Vratam — Tuesday, 5 August 2031.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 6 August 2031.
- Sheetala Saptami (Shravana Maasa) — Saturday, 9 August 2031.
- Dashaphala Vratam (Shravana Maasa) — Saturday, 9 August 2031.
- Krishna Janmashtami (Shravana Maasa) — Saturday, 9 August 2031. — Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, marked by devotional songs and fasting.
- Kalashtami — Saturday, 9 August 2031.
- Shravana Somavara Vratam — Monday, 11 August 2031.
- Kaumari Devi Puja (Shravana Maasa) — Monday, 11 August 2031.
- Krittika Vratam — Monday, 11 August 2031.
- Mangala Gauri Vratam — Tuesday, 12 August 2031.
- Rohini Vratam — Tuesday, 12 August 2031.
- Sarvesham Aja Ekadashi (Shravana Krishna) — Wednesday, 13 August 2031.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 15 August 2031.
- Masik Shivaratri (Shravana Maasa) — Saturday, 16 August 2031.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 16 August 2031.
- Pithori Vratam (Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 17 August 2031.
- Polala Amavasya (Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 17 August 2031.
- Simha Sankramana (02:52 PM) — Sunday, 17 August 2031.
- Rudra Savarni Manvadi (Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 17 August 2031.
- Darbha Sangrahanam (Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 17 August 2031.
- Darsha Shraddha — Sunday, 17 August 2031.
- Kusha Grahanam (Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 17 August 2031.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga — Sunday, 17 August 2031.
- Somavati Amavasya — Monday, 18 August 2031.
- Adhika Bhadrapada Masarambh — Tuesday, 19 August 2031.
- Samavedi Upakarma — Friday, 22 August 2031.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Friday, 22 August 2031.
- Champa Shashthi (Adhika Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 24 August 2031.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Sunday, 24 August 2031.
- Radha Ashtami (Adhika Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 26 August 2031.
- Smarta Padmini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada (Adhika) Shukla) — Thursday, 28 August 2031.
- Vaishnava Padmini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada (Adhika) Shukla) — Friday, 29 August 2031.
- Shani Pradosham (Adhika Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 30 August 2031.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 30 August 2031.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Sunday, 31 August 2031.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
August 2031
| 01AugustFriday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 2:50 PM) 🔔Shukla Chaturdashi Shiva Puja (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Varalakshmi Vratam (Shravana Maasa) |
| 02AugustSaturday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 11:04 AM) 🔔Shukla Yajurvedi Upakarma (Kanva / Madhyandina) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 03AugustSunday | Shukla Purnima (till 7:15 AM) 🔔Rigvedi Upakarma 🔔Krishna Yajurvedi Upakarma (Taittiriya) 🔔Hayagriva Utpatti (Shravana Maasa) |
| 04AugustMonday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (5th) 12:12 AM) 🔔Shravana Somavara Vratam 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Shravana Maasa) |
| 05AugustTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 9:20 PM) 🔔Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| 06AugustWednesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 7:08 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:19 PM |
| 09AugustSaturday | Krishna Saptami (till 5:26 PM) 🔔Sheetala Saptami (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Dashaphala Vratam (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Krishna Janmashtami (Shravana Maasa)Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, marked by devotional songs and fasting. 🔔Kalashtami |
| 11AugustMonday | Krishna Navami (till 8:17 PM) 🔔Shravana Somavara Vratam 🔔Kaumari Devi Puja (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 12AugustTuesday | Krishna Dashami (till 10:30 PM) 🔔Mangala Gauri Vratam 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 13AugustWednesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (14th) 12:59 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Aja Ekadashi (Shravana Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 14 August 2031 07:37 AM - 12:35 PM |
| 15AugustFriday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (16th) 5:56 AM) |
| 16AugustSaturday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (17th) 8:08 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 16 August 2031 06:00 AM - Sunday, 17 August 2031 06:00 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 17 August 2031 06:00 AM |
| 17AugustSunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 8:08 AM) 🔔Pithori Vratam (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Polala Amavasya (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Simha Sankramana (02:52 PM) — Punyakala: 08:28 AM - 02:52 PM 🔔Rudra Savarni Manvadi (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Darbha Sangrahanam (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Kusha Grahanam (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga |
| 18AugustMonday | Amavasya (till 10:02 AM) 🔔Somavati Amavasya |
| 19AugustTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 11:36 AM) 🔔Adhika Bhadrapada Masarambh |
| 22AugustFriday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 2:09 PM) 🔔Samavedi Upakarma 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 24AugustSunday | Shukla Shashthi (till 1:45 PM) 🔔Champa Shashthi (Adhika Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 26AugustTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 11:21 AM) 🔔Radha Ashtami (Adhika Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 28AugustThursday | Shukla Dashami (till 6:53 AM) 🔔Smarta Padmini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada (Adhika) Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 29 August 2031 09:12 AM - 01:06 PM |
| 29AugustFriday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (30th) 12:48 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Padmini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada (Adhika) Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 30 August 2031 06:01 AM - 06:16 AM |
| 30AugustSaturday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 9:26 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 30 August 2031 06:01 AM - Sunday, 31 August 2031 06:01 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 31 August 2031 06:01 AM |
| 31AugustSunday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 6:03 PM) 🔔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
2031 · August
Asia/Kolkata
