Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Dubai. 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 November 1966
Festival and vrata dates for Dubai in November 1966:
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 1 November 1966. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 1 November 1966.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 1 November 1966. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 1 November 1966.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 5 November 1966.
- Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 6 November 1966.
- Smarta Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 8 November 1966.
- Vaishnava Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 9 November 1966.
- Guru Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 10 November 1966.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 10 November 1966.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 11 November 1966.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 11 November 1966.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 12 November 1966. — The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 13 November 1966.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 13 November 1966.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 13 November 1966.
- Kartika Masarambh✓ — Sunday, 13 November 1966.
- Vrischika Sankramana (09:04 AM) — Wednesday, 16 November 1966.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 21 November 1966. — As the fourth form of Durga, Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe with her divine smile. Her name translates to 'the cosmic egg'. She is depicted…
- Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 21 November 1966.
- Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 23 November 1966.
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 24 November 1966.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 24 November 1966.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ — Thursday, 24 November 1966.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 25 November 1966.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 25 November 1966.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 26 November 1966.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 26 November 1966.
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 27 November 1966.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Sunday, 27 November 1966.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Monday, 28 November 1966.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 29 November 1966.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
November 1966
| 01NovemberTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 5:14 PM) 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 07:50 PM✓ Completed 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 07:50 PM✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 05NovemberSaturday | Krishna Saptami (till 3:06 PM) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 06NovemberSunday | Krishna Ashtami (till 1:23 PM) 🔔Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 08NovemberTuesday | Krishna Dashami (till 8:44 AM) 🔔Smarta Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 09 November 1966 11:14 AM - 03:11 PM✓ Completed |
| 09NovemberWednesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till (10th) 3:02 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 10 November 1966 06:32 AM - 06:47 AM✓ Completed |
| 10NovemberThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (11th) 12:02 AM) 🔔Guru Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 11NovemberFriday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 9:07 PM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 11 November 1966 06:32 AM - Saturday, 12 November 1966 06:33 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 12 November 1966 06:33 AM 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 12NovemberSaturday | Amavasya (till 6:26 PM) 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal Muhurta: 17:32 - 20:08 / Nishita Kaal Muhurta: 23:37 - 00:29✓ CompletedThe festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi. |
| 13NovemberSunday | Shukla Pratipada (till 4:06 PM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartika Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 16NovemberWednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 12:29 PM) 🔔Vrischika Sankramana (09:04 AM) — Punyakala: 06:36 AM - 09:04 AM✓ Completed |
| 21NovemberMonday | Shukla Navami (till 7:57 PM) 🔔Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ CompletedAs the fourth form of Durga, Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe with her divine smile. Her name translates to 'the cosmic egg'. She is depicted with eight arms, holding weapons, a rosary, and jars of elixir and blood, while riding a tiger. It is believed that she possesses the power to reside within the core of the sun, giving it its brightness. Devotees worship her for good health, wealth, and strength. 🔔Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 23NovemberWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (24th) 1:00 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 24 November 1966 07:32 AM - 12:26 PM✓ Completed |
| 24NovemberThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (25th) 3:09 AM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ Completed |
| 25NovemberFriday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (26th) 4:51 AM) 🔔Bhrigu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 25 November 1966 06:42 AM - Saturday, 26 November 1966 06:43 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 26 November 1966 06:43 AM |
| 26NovemberSaturday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (27th) 6:02 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 27NovemberSunday | Shukla Purnima (till (28th) 6:40 AM) 🔔Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 28NovemberMonday | Krishna Pratipada (till (29th) 6:46 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 29NovemberTuesday | Krishna Pratipada (till 6:46 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ 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
Dubai
1966 · November
Asia/Dubai
