Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Durban. 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 October 1944
Festival and vrata dates for Durban in October 1944:
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 3 October 1944.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 4 October 1944. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 4 October 1944.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 4 October 1944. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Thursday, 5 October 1944.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Friday, 6 October 1944.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 8 October 1944.
- Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 9 October 1944.
- Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Thursday, 12 October 1944.
- Shani Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 14 October 1944.
- Shani Trayodashi✓ — Saturday, 14 October 1944.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 15 October 1944.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 15 October 1944.
- Tula Sankramana (04:00 PM) — Monday, 16 October 1944.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 16 October 1944.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 16 October 1944. — The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 06:06 PM — Monday, 16 October 1944.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 17 October 1944.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 17 October 1944.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 18 October 1944.
- Kartika Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 18 October 1944.
- Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 25 October 1944.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 26 October 1944. — 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…
- Smarta Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 27 October 1944.
- Vaishnava Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Saturday, 28 October 1944.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 29 October 1944.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 29 October 1944.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 30 October 1944.
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 30 October 1944.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 30 October 1944.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 1944
| 03OctoberTuesday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 10:59 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 04OctoberWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 7:53 PM) 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:45 PM✓ Completed 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 08:45 PM✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. |
| 05OctoberThursday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 5:25 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 06OctoberFriday | Krishna Panchami (till 3:42 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 08OctoberSunday | Krishna Saptami (till 2:52 PM) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 09OctoberMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till 3:43 PM) 🔔Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 12OctoberThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 9:49 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 13 October 1944 05:20 AM - 10:06 AM✓ Completed |
| 14OctoberSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (15th) 2:57 AM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shani Trayodashi✓ Completed |
| 15OctoberSunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (16th) 5:22 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 15 October 1944 05:17 AM - Monday, 16 October 1944 05:16 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 16 October 1944 05:16 AM |
| 16OctoberMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 5:22 AM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (04:00 PM) — Punyakala: 12:00 PM - 06:06 PM✓ Completed 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedThe festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi. 🔔Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 06:06 PM - 07:37 PM✓ Completed Duration:91mins | Pradosha Kaal: 06:06 PM - 08:20 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 05:43 PM - 07:37 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 11:18 PM - 12:03 AM |
| 17OctoberTuesday | Amavasya (till 7:34 AM) 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 18OctoberWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 9:30 AM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartika Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 25OctoberWednesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 12:08 PM) 🔔Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 26OctoberThursday | Shukla Navami (till 10:23 AM) 🔔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. |
| 27OctoberFriday | Shukla Dashami (till 8:03 AM) 🔔Smarta Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 28 October 1944 10:25 AM - 10:40 AM✓ Completed |
| 28OctoberSaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 5:13 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 29 October 1944 05:03 AM - 05:18 AM✓ Completed |
| 29OctoberSunday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 10:33 PM) 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 29 October 1944 05:03 AM - Monday, 30 October 1944 05:03 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 30 October 1944 05:03 AM |
| 30OctoberMonday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 7:01 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (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
Durban
1944 · October
Africa/Johannesburg
