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 November 2021
Festival and vrata dates for Durban in November 2021:
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 1 November 2021.
- Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Monday, 1 November 2021.
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 2 November 2021. — Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 2 November 2021.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 3 November 2021.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 3 November 2021.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 4 November 2021.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Thursday, 4 November 2021.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 4 November 2021.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 4 November 2021. — 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: 06:16 PM — Thursday, 4 November 2021.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 5 November 2021.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 5 November 2021.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 5 November 2021.
- Kartika Masarambh✓ — Friday, 5 November 2021.
- Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 6 November 2021.
- Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 7 November 2021.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Sunday, 7 November 2021.
- Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 9 November 2021.
- Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 9 November 2021.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 9 November 2021.
- Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 11 November 2021.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 12 November 2021. — 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)✓ — Friday, 12 November 2021.
- Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 12 November 2021.
- Smarta Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Sunday, 14 November 2021.
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 15 November 2021.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 15 November 2021.
- Vaishnava Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Monday, 15 November 2021.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ — Monday, 15 November 2021.
- Vrischika Sankramana (09:34 AM) — Tuesday, 16 November 2021.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 16 November 2021.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 16 November 2021.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 18 November 2021.
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 18 November 2021.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 18 November 2021.
- Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 18 November 2021.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Thursday, 18 November 2021.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Friday, 19 November 2021.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Friday, 19 November 2021.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 20 November 2021.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Saturday, 20 November 2021.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Monday, 22 November 2021.
- Guru Pushya Yoga✓ — Thursday, 25 November 2021.
- Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 27 November 2021.
- Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ — Saturday, 27 November 2021.
- Kalashtami✓ — Saturday, 27 November 2021.
- Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 30 November 2021.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
November 2021
| 01NovemberMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 9:52 AM) 🔔Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 02 November 2021 05:04 AM - 05:48 AM✓ Completed |
| 02NovemberTuesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 8:01 AM) 🔔Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedMarks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils. 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 03NovemberWednesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 5:32 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 03 November 2021 05:03 AM - Thursday, 04 November 2021 05:03 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 04 November 2021 05:03 AM |
| 04NovemberThursday | Amavasya (till 11:14 PM) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ 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: 06:16 PM - 06:17 PM✓ Completed Duration:1mins | Pradosha Kaal: 06:16 PM - 08:25 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 04:22 PM - 06:17 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 11:17 PM - 12:00 AM |
| 05NovemberFriday | Shukla Pratipada (till 7:44 PM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartika Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 06NovemberSaturday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 4:14 PM) 🔔Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 07NovemberSunday | Shukla Tritiya (till 12:52 PM) 🔔Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 09NovemberTuesday | Shukla Panchami (till 7:06 AM) 🔔Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 11NovemberThursday | Shukla Ashtami (till (12th) 2:21 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 12NovemberFriday | Shukla Navami (till (13th) 2:01 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 |
| 14NovemberSunday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (15th) 3:09 AM) 🔔Smarta Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 15 November 2021 09:30 AM - 02:15 PM✓ Completed |
| 15NovemberMonday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (16th) 4:32 AM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vaishnava Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 16 November 2021 04:55 AM - 05:10 AM✓ Completed 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ Completed |
| 16NovemberTuesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (17th) 6:20 AM) 🔔Vrischika Sankramana (09:34 AM) — Punyakala: 04:55 AM - 09:34 AM✓ Completed 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 16 November 2021 04:55 AM - Wednesday, 17 November 2021 06:20 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 17 November 2021 06:20 AM |
| 18NovemberThursday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 8:30 AM) 🔔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 |
| 19NovemberFriday | Shukla Purnima (till 10:57 AM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 20NovemberSaturday | Krishna Pratipada (till 1:35 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 22NovemberMonday | Krishna Tritiya (till 6:57 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:18 PM✓ Completed |
| 25NovemberThursday | Krishna Shashthi (till (26th) 1:12 AM) 🔔Guru Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 27NovemberSaturday | Krishna Ashtami (till (28th) 2:30 AM) 🔔Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 30NovemberTuesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 10:44 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 01 December 2021 04:51 AM - 08:40 AM✓ 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
2021 · November
Africa/Johannesburg
