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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Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in November 2019
Festival and vrata dates for Durban in November 2019:
- Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 November 2019.
- Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 November 2019.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Saturday, 2 November 2019.
- Bhanu Saptami✓ — Sunday, 3 November 2019.
- Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 4 November 2019.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 5 November 2019. — 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)✓ — Tuesday, 5 November 2019.
- Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 5 November 2019.
- Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 8 November 2019.
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 9 November 2019.
- Shani Trayodashi Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 9 November 2019.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 9 November 2019.
- Shani Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 9 November 2019.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 9 November 2019.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ — Saturday, 9 November 2019.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 11 November 2019.
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 11 November 2019.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 11 November 2019.
- Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 11 November 2019.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Monday, 11 November 2019.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Tuesday, 12 November 2019.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 13 November 2019.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 13 November 2019.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Thursday, 14 November 2019.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Friday, 15 November 2019.
- Vrischika Sankramana (09:22 PM) — Saturday, 16 November 2019.
- Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 19 November 2019.
- Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ — Tuesday, 19 November 2019.
- Kalashtami✓ — Tuesday, 19 November 2019.
- Smarta Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Friday, 22 November 2019.
- Vaishnava Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Saturday, 23 November 2019.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 24 November 2019.
- Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 24 November 2019.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 24 November 2019.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Tuesday, 26 November 2019.
- Margashirsha Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 27 November 2019.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Saturday, 30 November 2019.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
November 2019
| 02NovemberSaturday | Shukla Shashthi (till 10:01 PM) 🔔Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 03NovemberSunday | Shukla Saptami (till 11:26 PM) 🔔Bhanu Saptami✓ Completed |
| 04NovemberMonday | Shukla Ashtami (till (5th) 1:27 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 05NovemberTuesday | Shukla Navami (till (6th) 3:51 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. 🔔Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 08NovemberFriday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 8:54 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 09 November 2019 04:59 AM - 06:32 AM✓ Completed |
| 09NovemberSaturday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 11:09 AM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shani Trayodashi Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shani Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 09 November 2019 04:59 AM - Sunday, 10 November 2019 01:03 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 10 November 2019 01:03 PM 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ Completed |
| 11NovemberMonday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 2:31 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 12NovemberTuesday | Shukla Purnima (till 3:34 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed |
| 13NovemberWednesday | Krishna Pratipada (till 4:11 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 14NovemberThursday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 4:25 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 15NovemberFriday | Krishna Tritiya (till 4:15 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:22 PM✓ Completed |
| 16NovemberSaturday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 3:45 PM) 🔔Vrischika Sankramana (09:22 PM) — Punyakala: 12:01 PM - 06:25 PM✓ Completed |
| 19NovemberTuesday | Krishna Saptami (till 12:05 PM) 🔔Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 22NovemberFriday | Krishna Dashami (till 5:31 AM) 🔔Smarta Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 23 November 2019 08:13 AM - 12:13 PM✓ Completed |
| 23NovemberSaturday | Krishna Dvadashi (till (24th) 12:13 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 24 November 2019 04:52 AM - 05:07 AM✓ Completed |
| 24NovemberSunday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 9:35 PM) 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 24 November 2019 04:52 AM - Monday, 25 November 2019 04:52 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 25 November 2019 04:52 AM |
| 26NovemberTuesday | Amavasya (till 5:05 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 27NovemberWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 3:29 PM) 🔔Margashirsha Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 30NovemberSaturday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 2:34 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ 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
2019 · November
Africa/Johannesburg
