Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for New Delhi. 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 July 1996
Festival and vrata dates for New Delhi in July 1996:
- Guru Purnima (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 1 July 1996. — A day dedicated to honoring spiritual and academic gurus (teachers) for the wisdom and guidance they bestow.
- Vyasa Puja / Vyasa Parva (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 1 July 1996. — Vyasa Puja follows the special Ashadha Purnima duration rule, avoids Chaturdashi-viddha, and applies the tithi-vriddhi exception.
- Yati (Sannyasi) Vyasa Puja (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 1 July 1996.
- Anna Dana (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 1 July 1996. — Anna Dana on Ashadha Purnima follows the Paraviddha rule.
- Chaturmasya Dvitiya (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 3 July 1996. — Chaturmasya Dvitiya follows the Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Krishna Dvitiya.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Thursday, 4 July 1996.
- Dharma Savarni Manvadi (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 7 July 1996. — Dharma Savarni Manvadi is a Shraddha day selected when Ashadha Krishna Ashtami prevails during Aparahna.
- Kalashtami✓ — Sunday, 7 July 1996.
- Aindri Devi Puja (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 8 July 1996. — Aindri Devi Puja follows the Purvaviddha rule on the prescribed Ashadha Navami.
- Sarvesham Parama Ekadashi (Ashadha (Adhika) Krishna)✓ Completed — Thursday, 11 July 1996.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Thursday, 11 July 1996.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 12 July 1996.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Friday, 12 July 1996.
- Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 13 July 1996.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 13 July 1996.
- Shani Trayodashi✓ — Saturday, 13 July 1996.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Monday, 15 July 1996.
- Somavati Amavasya✓ — Monday, 15 July 1996.
- Karka Sankramana (07:12 AM) — Tuesday, 16 July 1996.
- Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Karkataka Sankramana) (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 16 July 1996.
- Ashadha Masarambh✓ — Tuesday, 16 July 1996.
- Jagannath Rathotsavam / Ratha Yatra (Ashadha Maasa) (Highly auspicious with Pushyami Nakshatra)✓ — Wednesday, 17 July 1996. — Rathotsavam is observed on Ashadha Shukla Dvitiya with Purvaviddha preference. Pushyami Nakshatra is especially auspicious but is not mandatory.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Friday, 19 July 1996.
- Skanda Panchami (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 21 July 1996. — Skanda Panchami follows the Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Panchami, choosing Panchami joined with Sashti.
- Kumara Sashti (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 21 July 1996. — Kumara Sashti follows the Purvaviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Sashti, choosing Sashti joined with Panchami.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Sunday, 21 July 1996.
- Vivasvat Saptami (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 22 July 1996. — Vivasvat Saptami follows the Purvaviddha rule. Purva Phalguni Nakshatra makes the observance especially auspicious.
- Mahishasura Mardini Devi Puja (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 24 July 1996. — Mahishasura Mardini Devi Puja is observed on the Paraviddha Ashadha Shukla Ashtami joined with Navami.
- Aindri Devi Puja (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 24 July 1996. — Aindri Devi Puja follows the Purvaviddha rule on the prescribed Ashadha Navami.
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 24 July 1996.
- Ashadha Navami Manvadi (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 25 July 1996.
- Ashadha Dashami Dikpalaka Puja (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 25 July 1996.
- Chakshusha Manvadi (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 25 July 1996. — Chakshusha Manvadi is a Shraddha day selected when Dashami prevails during Kutapa Kala.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 25 July 1996.
- Smarta Shayani Ekadashi (Ashadha Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 26 July 1996.
- Sayana Ekadashi & Sayana Mahotsava (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 26 July 1996. — Sayana Ekadashi and Sayana Mahotsava are observed only in Nija Ashadha, not in Adhika Ashadha.
- Jaya Parvati Vratam (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 27 July 1996.
- Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Dwadashi) (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 27 July 1996.
- Vaishnava Shayani Ekadashi (Ashadha Shukla)✓ Completed — Saturday, 27 July 1996.
- Sayana Ekadashi & Sayana Mahotsava (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 27 July 1996. — Sayana Ekadashi and Sayana Mahotsava are observed only in Nija Ashadha, not in Adhika Ashadha.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 28 July 1996.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 28 July 1996.
- Pavitrarchanam (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 29 July 1996. — Pavitrarchanam follows the specific Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Chaturdashi.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Monday, 29 July 1996.
- Gopadma Vratam (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 30 July 1996.
- Guru Purnima (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 30 July 1996. — A day dedicated to honoring spiritual and academic gurus (teachers) for the wisdom and guidance they bestow.
- Vyasa Puja / Vyasa Parva (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 30 July 1996. — Vyasa Puja follows the special Ashadha Purnima duration rule, avoids Chaturdashi-viddha, and applies the tithi-vriddhi exception.
- Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Purnima) (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 30 July 1996.
- Yati (Sannyasi) Vyasa Puja (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 30 July 1996.
- Anna Dana (Ashadha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 30 July 1996. — Anna Dana on Ashadha Purnima follows the Paraviddha rule.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Tuesday, 30 July 1996.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
July 1996
| 01JulyMonday | Shukla Purnima (till 9:28 AM) 🔔Guru Purnima (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedA day dedicated to honoring spiritual and academic gurus (teachers) for the wisdom and guidance they bestow. 🔔Vyasa Puja / Vyasa Parva (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedVyasa Puja follows the special Ashadha Purnima duration rule, avoids Chaturdashi-viddha, and applies the tithi-vriddhi exception. 🔔Yati (Sannyasi) Vyasa Puja (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Anna Dana (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedAnna Dana on Ashadha Purnima follows the Paraviddha rule. |
| 03JulyWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 10:11 PM) 🔔Chaturmasya Dvitiya (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedChaturmasya Dvitiya follows the Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Krishna Dvitiya. |
| 04JulyThursday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 6:58 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 10:11 PM✓ Completed |
| 07JulySunday | Krishna Saptami (till 12:50 PM) 🔔Dharma Savarni Manvadi (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedDharma Savarni Manvadi is a Shraddha day selected when Ashadha Krishna Ashtami prevails during Aparahna. 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 08JulyMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till 12:09 PM) 🔔Aindri Devi Puja (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedAindri Devi Puja follows the Purvaviddha rule on the prescribed Ashadha Navami. |
| 11JulyThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 1:55 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Parama Ekadashi (Ashadha (Adhika) Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 12 July 1996 05:35 AM - 08:03 AM✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 12JulyFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 3:28 PM) 🔔Bhrigu Pradosham (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 13JulySaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 5:20 PM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 13 July 1996 05:36 AM - Sunday, 14 July 1996 05:36 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 14 July 1996 05:36 AM 🔔Shani Trayodashi✓ Completed |
| 15JulyMonday | Amavasya (till 9:44 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Somavati Amavasya✓ Completed |
| 16JulyTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (17th) 12:09 AM) 🔔Karka Sankramana (07:12 AM) — Punyakala: 05:37 AM - 07:12 AM✓ Completed 🔔Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Karkataka Sankramana) (Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ashadha Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 17JulyWednesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till (18th) 2:36 AM) 🔔Jagannath Rathotsavam / Ratha Yatra (Ashadha Maasa) (Highly auspicious with Pushyami Nakshatra)✓ CompletedRathotsavam is observed on Ashadha Shukla Dvitiya with Purvaviddha preference. Pushyami Nakshatra is especially auspicious but is not mandatory. |
| 19JulyFriday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (20th) 7:12 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 21JulySunday | Shukla Panchami (till 9:05 AM) 🔔Skanda Panchami (Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedSkanda Panchami follows the Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Panchami, choosing Panchami joined with Sashti. 🔔Kumara Sashti (Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedKumara Sashti follows the Purvaviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Sashti, choosing Sashti joined with Panchami. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 22JulyMonday | Shukla Shashthi (till 10:28 AM) 🔔Vivasvat Saptami (Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedVivasvat Saptami follows the Purvaviddha rule. Purva Phalguni Nakshatra makes the observance especially auspicious. |
| 24JulyWednesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 11:12 AM) 🔔Mahishasura Mardini Devi Puja (Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedMahishasura Mardini Devi Puja is observed on the Paraviddha Ashadha Shukla Ashtami joined with Navami. 🔔Aindri Devi Puja (Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedAindri Devi Puja follows the Purvaviddha rule on the prescribed Ashadha Navami. 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 25JulyThursday | Shukla Navami (till 10:23 AM) 🔔Ashadha Navami Manvadi (Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ashadha Dashami Dikpalaka Puja (Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Chakshusha Manvadi (Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedChakshusha Manvadi is a Shraddha day selected when Dashami prevails during Kutapa Kala. 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 26JulyFriday | Shukla Dashami (till 8:45 AM) 🔔Smarta Shayani Ekadashi (Ashadha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 27 July 1996 11:37 AM - 11:52 AM✓ Completed 🔔Sayana Ekadashi & Sayana Mahotsava (Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedSayana Ekadashi and Sayana Mahotsava are observed only in Nija Ashadha, not in Adhika Ashadha. |
| 27JulySaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 6:22 AM) 🔔Jaya Parvati Vratam (Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Dwadashi) (Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vaishnava Shayani Ekadashi (Ashadha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 28 July 1996 05:44 AM - 05:59 AM✓ Completed 🔔Sayana Ekadashi & Sayana Mahotsava (Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedSayana Ekadashi and Sayana Mahotsava are observed only in Nija Ashadha, not in Adhika Ashadha. |
| 28JulySunday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 11:51 PM) 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 28 July 1996 05:44 AM - Monday, 29 July 1996 05:44 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 29 July 1996 05:44 AM |
| 29JulyMonday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 8:02 PM) 🔔Pavitrarchanam (Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedPavitrarchanam follows the specific Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Chaturdashi. 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 30JulyTuesday | Shukla Purnima (till 4:05 PM) 🔔Gopadma Vratam (Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Guru Purnima (Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedA day dedicated to honoring spiritual and academic gurus (teachers) for the wisdom and guidance they bestow. 🔔Vyasa Puja / Vyasa Parva (Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedVyasa Puja follows the special Ashadha Purnima duration rule, avoids Chaturdashi-viddha, and applies the tithi-vriddhi exception. 🔔Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Purnima) (Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Yati (Sannyasi) Vyasa Puja (Ashadha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Anna Dana (Ashadha Maasa)✓ CompletedAnna Dana on Ashadha Purnima follows the Paraviddha rule. 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ 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
New Delhi
1996 · July
Asia/Kolkata
