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 May 1942
Festival and vrata dates for Durban in May 1942:
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 3 May 1942.
- Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 9 May 1942. — Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service.
- Sarvesham Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Sunday, 10 May 1942.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 12 May 1942.
- Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 13 May 1942.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 13 May 1942.
- Vrishabha Sankramana (02:01 PM) — Thursday, 14 May 1942.
- Shani Jayanti (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 15 May 1942.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Friday, 15 May 1942.
- Adhika Jyeshtha Masarambh✓ — Saturday, 16 May 1942.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Saturday, 16 May 1942.
- Guru Pushya Yoga✓ — Thursday, 21 May 1942.
- Dasha Papa Hara Dashami (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 25 May 1942. — Dasha Papa Hara Dashami, also known as Ganga Dashahara, is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami with Purvaviddha preference. It is revered for the removal of …
- Ganga Dussehra (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 25 May 1942. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Sarvesham Padmini Ekadashi (Jyeshtha (Adhika) Shukla)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 26 May 1942.
- Soumya Pradosham (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 27 May 1942.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 27 May 1942.
- Savitri Vratam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 29 May 1942. — Savitri Vratam on Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with Purvaviddha preference (Vrata Chudamani). Married women honour Savitri and Satyavan and pray for saubhagy…
- Tila Patra Dana (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 30 May 1942. — Tila Patra Dana is connected with Jyeshtha Purnima and is performed on the Purvaviddha Purnima day. Offering sesame and sacred vessels is considered meritori…
- Snana Yatra (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 30 May 1942. — Ceremonial bathing festival of Lord Jagannath celebrated on Jyeshtha Purnima, marking the start of Jagannath-related festivities.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
May 1942
| 03MaySunday | Krishna Tritiya (till 1:21 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 07:41 PM✓ Completed |
| 09MaySaturday | Krishna Dashami (till (10th) 1:07 AM) 🔔Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedCommemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service. |
| 10MaySunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (11th) 1:40 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 11 May 1942 07:55 AM - 12:37 PM✓ Completed |
| 12MayTuesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (13th) 4:04 AM) 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 13MayWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (14th) 5:46 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 13 May 1942 06:31 AM - Thursday, 14 May 1942 06:32 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 14 May 1942 06:32 AM |
| 14MayThursday | Amavasya (till (15th) 7:45 AM) 🔔Vrishabha Sankramana (02:01 PM) — Punyakala: 07:37 AM - 02:01 PM✓ Completed |
| 15MayFriday | Amavasya (till 7:45 AM) 🔔Shani Jayanti (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 16MaySaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till 9:56 AM) 🔔Adhika Jyeshtha Masarambh✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 21MayThursday | Shukla Shashthi (till 9:21 PM) 🔔Guru Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 25MayMonday | Shukla Dashami (till 10:22 PM) 🔔Dasha Papa Hara Dashami (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedDasha Papa Hara Dashami, also known as Ganga Dashahara, is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami with Purvaviddha preference. It is revered for the removal of ten kinds of sins through Ganga snana, dana, japa and worship. 🔔Ganga Dussehra (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. |
| 26MayTuesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 8:35 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Padmini Ekadashi (Jyeshtha (Adhika) Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 27 May 1942 06:40 AM - 09:31 AM✓ Completed |
| 27MayWednesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 6:04 PM) 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 27 May 1942 06:40 AM - Thursday, 28 May 1942 02:56 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 28 May 1942 02:56 PM |
| 29MayFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 11:20 AM) 🔔Savitri Vratam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedSavitri Vratam on Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with Purvaviddha preference (Vrata Chudamani). Married women honour Savitri and Satyavan and pray for saubhagya, longevity of the husband and stability of family life. |
| 30MaySaturday | Shukla Purnima (till 7:28 AM) 🔔Tila Patra Dana (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedTila Patra Dana is connected with Jyeshtha Purnima and is performed on the Purvaviddha Purnima day. Offering sesame and sacred vessels is considered meritorious for punya and ancestral blessings. 🔔Snana Yatra (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedCeremonial bathing festival of Lord Jagannath celebrated on Jyeshtha Purnima, marking the start of Jagannath-related festivities. |
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
1942 · May
Africa/Johannesburg
