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 2100
Festival and vrata dates for Durban in November 2100:
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 1 November 2100.
- Darsha Shraddha — Monday, 1 November 2100.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 1 November 2100.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 1 November 2100. — 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: 06:13 PM — Monday, 1 November 2100.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 2 November 2100.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 2 November 2100.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 2 November 2100.
- Kartika Masarambh — Tuesday, 2 November 2100.
- Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 3 November 2100.
- Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 5 November 2100.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Friday, 5 November 2100.
- Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Saturday, 6 November 2100.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Saturday, 6 November 2100.
- Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 7 November 2100.
- Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 9 November 2100.
- Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 9 November 2100.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 10 November 2100. — 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 (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 10 November 2100.
- Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Friday, 12 November 2100.
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa) — Saturday, 13 November 2100.
- Shani Trayodashi Vratam (Kartika Maasa) — Saturday, 13 November 2100.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa) — Saturday, 13 November 2100.
- Shani Pradosham (Kartika Maasa) — Saturday, 13 November 2100.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 13 November 2100.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi — Saturday, 13 November 2100.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 15 November 2100.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 15 November 2100.
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 16 November 2100.
- Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 16 November 2100.
- Purnima Vrat — Tuesday, 16 November 2100.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Tuesday, 16 November 2100.
- Vrischika Sankramana (03:35 PM) — Wednesday, 17 November 2100.
- Krittika Vratam — Wednesday, 17 November 2100.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa) — Thursday, 18 November 2100.
- Rohini Vratam — Thursday, 18 November 2100.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Saturday, 20 November 2100.
- Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 24 November 2100.
- Kaal Bhairav Jayanti — Wednesday, 24 November 2100.
- Kalashtami — Wednesday, 24 November 2100.
- Smarta Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna) — Saturday, 27 November 2100.
- Vaishnava Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna) — Sunday, 28 November 2100.
- Soma Pradosham (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 29 November 2100.
- Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 29 November 2100.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 29 November 2100.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
November 2100
| 01NovemberMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 9:06 AM) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)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: 06:13 PM - 06:25 PM Duration:12mins | Pradosha Kaal: 06:13 PM - 08:23 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 04:30 PM - 06:25 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 11:17 PM - 12:00 AM |
| 02NovemberTuesday | Amavasya (till 5:16 AM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kartika Masarambh |
| 03NovemberWednesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 9:33 PM) 🔔Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) |
| 05NovemberFriday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 3:05 PM) 🔔Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 06NovemberSaturday | Shukla Panchami (till 12:44 PM) 🔔Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 07NovemberSunday | Shukla Shashthi (till 11:08 AM) 🔔Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa) |
| 09NovemberTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 10:24 AM) 🔔Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa) |
| 10NovemberWednesday | Shukla Navami (till 11:12 AM) 🔔Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)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 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 (Kartika Maasa) |
| 12NovemberFriday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 2:35 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 13 November 2100 04:57 AM - 07:55 AM |
| 13NovemberSaturday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 4:51 PM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Shani Trayodashi Vratam (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 13 November 2100 04:57 AM - Sunday, 14 November 2100 07:19 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 14 November 2100 07:19 PM 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi |
| 15NovemberMonday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 9:50 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa) |
| 16NovemberTuesday | Shukla Purnima (till (17th) 12:20 AM) 🔔Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 17NovemberWednesday | Krishna Pratipada (till (18th) 2:45 AM) 🔔Vrischika Sankramana (03:35 PM) — Punyakala: 09:11 AM - 03:35 PM 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 18NovemberThursday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (19th) 5:02 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 20NovemberSaturday | Krishna Tritiya (till 7:05 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:41 PM |
| 24NovemberWednesday | Krishna Saptami (till 11:22 AM) 🔔Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 🔔Kalashtami |
| 27NovemberSaturday | Krishna Dashami (till 7:51 AM) 🔔Smarta Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 28 November 2100 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
| 28NovemberSunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 5:17 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 29 November 2100 04:51 AM - 05:06 AM |
| 29NovemberMonday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 10:38 PM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 29 November 2100 04:51 AM - Tuesday, 30 November 2100 04:51 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 30 November 2100 04:51 AM |
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
2100 · November
Africa/Johannesburg
