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.
Find Festivals by Month
Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in April 2086
Festival and vrata dates for Durban in April 2086:
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 2 April 2086.
- Kalashtami — Saturday, 6 April 2086.
- Smarta Parama Ekadashi (Chaitra (Adhika) Krishna) — Tuesday, 9 April 2086.
- Vaishnava Parama Ekadashi (Chaitra (Adhika) Krishna) — Wednesday, 10 April 2086.
- Guru Pradosham (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Thursday, 11 April 2086.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 12 April 2086.
- Darsha Shraddha — Saturday, 13 April 2086.
- Vasantha Navaratri Begins (Chaitra Maasa) — Sunday, 14 April 2086.
- Sri Rama Navaratri Begins (Chaitra Maasa) — Sunday, 14 April 2086.
- Mesha Sankramana (03:06 PM) — Sunday, 14 April 2086.
- Chaitra Masarambh — Sunday, 14 April 2086.
- Vishu — Sunday, 14 April 2086.
- Andolana Gauri Vratam (Chaitra Maasa) — Monday, 15 April 2086.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Tuesday, 16 April 2086.
- Krittika Vratam — Tuesday, 16 April 2086.
- Kalpadi Vishnu Dolotsavam (Chaitra Maasa) — Wednesday, 17 April 2086.
- Rohini Vratam — Wednesday, 17 April 2086.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Thursday, 18 April 2086.
- Ganga Saptami (Chaitra Maasa) — Friday, 19 April 2086.
- Ashokashtami (Chaitra Maasa) — Saturday, 20 April 2086.
- Masik Durgashtami (Chaitra Maasa) — Saturday, 20 April 2086.
- Bhavani Utpatti (Chaitra Maasa) — Sunday, 21 April 2086.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga — Sunday, 21 April 2086.
- Rama Navami (Chaitra Maasa) — Tuesday, 23 April 2086.
- Sarvesham Kamada Ekadashi (Chaitra Shukla) — Wednesday, 24 April 2086.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 25 April 2086.
- Shukla Chaturdashi Shiva Puja (Chaitra Maasa) — Friday, 26 April 2086.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Chaitra Maasa) — Friday, 26 April 2086.
- Chaitra Purnima Damana Puja (Chaitra Maasa) — Sunday, 28 April 2086.
- Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Maasa) — Sunday, 28 April 2086. — Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service.
- Purnima Vrat — Sunday, 28 April 2086.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Sunday, 28 April 2086.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
April 2086
| 02AprilTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 2:19 PM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 07:44 PM |
| 06AprilSaturday | Krishna Saptami (till 4:46 PM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 09AprilTuesday | Krishna Dashami (till 11:54 AM) 🔔Smarta Parama Ekadashi (Chaitra (Adhika) Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 10 April 2086 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM |
| 10AprilWednesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 9:04 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Parama Ekadashi (Chaitra (Adhika) Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 11 April 2086 06:16 AM - 06:31 AM |
| 11AprilThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (12th) 2:13 AM) |
| 12AprilFriday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 10:31 PM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 12 April 2086 06:17 AM - Saturday, 13 April 2086 06:17 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 13 April 2086 06:17 AM |
| 13AprilSaturday | Amavasya (till 6:54 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 14AprilSunday | Shukla Pratipada (till 3:31 PM) 🔔Vasantha Navaratri Begins (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Sri Rama Navaratri Begins (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Mesha Sankramana (03:06 PM) — Punyakala: 11:06 AM - 05:33 PM 🔔Chaitra Masarambh 🔔Vishu |
| 15AprilMonday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 12:32 PM) 🔔Andolana Gauri Vratam (Chaitra Maasa) |
| 16AprilTuesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 10:08 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 17AprilWednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 8:25 AM) 🔔Kalpadi Vishnu Dolotsavam (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 18AprilThursday | Shukla Panchami (till 7:30 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 19AprilFriday | Shukla Shashthi (till 7:23 AM) 🔔Ganga Saptami (Chaitra Maasa) |
| 20AprilSaturday | Shukla Saptami (till 8:04 AM) 🔔Ashokashtami (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Chaitra Maasa) |
| 21AprilSunday | Shukla Ashtami (till 9:26 AM) 🔔Bhavani Utpatti (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga |
| 23AprilTuesday | Shukla Dashami (till 1:38 PM) 🔔Rama Navami (Chaitra Maasa) |
| 24AprilWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 4:04 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Kamada Ekadashi (Chaitra Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 25 April 2086 06:25 AM - 09:26 AM |
| 25AprilThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 6:30 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 25 April 2086 06:25 AM - Friday, 26 April 2086 08:48 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 26 April 2086 08:48 PM |
| 26AprilFriday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 8:48 PM) 🔔Shukla Chaturdashi Shiva Puja (Chaitra Maasa) |
| 28AprilSunday | Shukla Purnima (till (29th) 12:36 AM) 🔔Chaitra Purnima Damana Puja (Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Maasa)Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service. 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
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
2086 · April
Africa/Johannesburg
