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 September 1954
Festival and vrata dates for Durban in September 1954:
- Ganesh Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Maasa)Vinayaka Chavithi Puja Time: Puja time unavailable✓ — Wednesday, 1 September 1954. — A ten-day festival honoring the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, beginning with the installation of Ganesha idols.
- Rishi Panchami (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 2 September 1954.
- Lalita Shashthi Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 3 September 1954.
- Surya Shashti✓ — Friday, 3 September 1954.
- Skanda Darsanam✓ — Friday, 3 September 1954.
- Boudha Jayanti✓ — Friday, 3 September 1954.
- Amuktabharana Saptami✓ — Friday, 3 September 1954.
- Champa Shashthi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 3 September 1954.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 4 September 1954.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 5 September 1954.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 5 September 1954.
- Nanda Devi Puja✓ — Sunday, 5 September 1954.
- Jyesthashtami✓ — Sunday, 5 September 1954.
- Putri Jyestha Vratam✓ — Sunday, 5 September 1954.
- Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation; Durva nakshatra exception applies)✓ — Sunday, 5 September 1954.
- Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Monday, 6 September 1954.
- Kedara Vratam✓ — Monday, 6 September 1954.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 7 September 1954.
- Ksheera Vratarambha✓ — Tuesday, 7 September 1954.
- Smarta Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi — Wednesday, 8 September 1954.
- Parivartana Ekadashi✓ — Wednesday, 8 September 1954.
- Kata Danamu✓ — Wednesday, 8 September 1954.
- Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 9 September 1954.
- Sakra Dwadashi✓ — Thursday, 9 September 1954.
- Sakra Dhwajotthapana✓ — Thursday, 9 September 1954.
- Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam✓ — Thursday, 9 September 1954.
- Kalki Dwadashi✓ — Thursday, 9 September 1954.
- Sravana Dwadashi✓ — Thursday, 9 September 1954.
- Agastyarghyam✓ — Thursday, 9 September 1954.
- Vaishnava Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Thursday, 9 September 1954.
- Parivartana Ekadashi✓ — Thursday, 9 September 1954.
- Kata Danamu✓ — Thursday, 9 September 1954.
- Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 9 September 1954.
- Sravana Dwadashi Parana✓ — Friday, 10 September 1954.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 10 September 1954.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 10 September 1954.
- Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 11 September 1954.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 11 September 1954.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 11 September 1954.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 11 September 1954.
- Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna)✓ — Saturday, 11 September 1954.
- Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ — Sunday, 12 September 1954.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ — Sunday, 12 September 1954.
- Loka Pala Puja✓ — Sunday, 12 September 1954.
- Pitru Paksha begins✓ — Monday, 13 September 1954.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 14 September 1954.
- Kajjali Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 14 September 1954.
- Vishalakshi Yatra✓ — Tuesday, 14 September 1954.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 15 September 1954.
- Kanya Sankramana (05:39 PM) — Thursday, 16 September 1954.
- Maha Bharani✓ — Thursday, 16 September 1954.
- Chandra Shashti✓ — Friday, 17 September 1954.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Friday, 17 September 1954.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Saturday, 18 September 1954.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ — Sunday, 19 September 1954.
- Madhyashtami✓ — Sunday, 19 September 1954.
- Ardrashtami✓ — Sunday, 19 September 1954.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ — Sunday, 19 September 1954.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Monday, 20 September 1954.
- Ahina Navami✓ — Monday, 20 September 1954.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 22 September 1954.
- Yati Mahalaya✓ — Thursday, 23 September 1954.
- Gajachchaya✓ — Friday, 24 September 1954.
- Kaliyugadi✓ — Friday, 24 September 1954. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Magha Trayodashi Shraddha✓ — Friday, 24 September 1954.
- Magha Shraddha✓ — Friday, 24 September 1954.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 24 September 1954.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ — Saturday, 25 September 1954.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 25 September 1954.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 25 September 1954.
- Mahalaya Amavasya✓ — Sunday, 26 September 1954.
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 26 September 1954.
- Bathukamma begins✓ — Sunday, 26 September 1954.
- Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ — Sunday, 26 September 1954.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)05:40 AM — Monday, 27 September 1954.
- Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ — Monday, 27 September 1954.
- Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Monday, 27 September 1954.
- Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ — Monday, 27 September 1954. — Shailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the…
- Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini✓ — Tuesday, 28 September 1954. — The second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizi…
- Navaratri Day 3 — Chandraghanta✓ — Wednesday, 29 September 1954. — Worshipped on the third day, Chandraghanta is the married form of Goddess Parvati. Her name means 'one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell,' as she adorne…
- Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ — Thursday, 30 September 1954. — 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…
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 1954
| 01SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 6:07 PM) 🔔Ganesh Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Maasa) Vinayaka Chavithi Puja Time: Puja time unavailable✓ Completed |
| 02SeptemberThursday | Shukla Panchami (till 8:29 PM) 🔔Rishi Panchami (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 03SeptemberFriday | Shukla Shashthi (till 10:59 PM) 🔔Lalita Shashthi Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Surya Shashti✓ Completed 🔔Skanda Darsanam✓ Completed 🔔Boudha Jayanti✓ Completed 🔔Amuktabharana Saptami✓ Completed 🔔Champa Shashthi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 04SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Saptami (till (5th) 1:23 AM) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 05SeptemberSunday | Shukla Ashtami (till (6th) 3:27 AM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Nanda Devi Puja✓ Completed 🔔Jyesthashtami✓ Completed 🔔Putri Jyestha Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation; Durva nakshatra exception applies)✓ Completed |
| 06SeptemberMonday | Shukla Navami (till (7th) 4:58 AM) 🔔Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kedara Vratam✓ Completed |
| 07SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Dashami (till (8th) 5:46 AM) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ksheera Vratarambha✓ Completed |
| 08SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (9th) 5:46 AM) 🔔Smarta Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi 🔔Parivartana Ekadashi✓ Completed 🔔Kata Danamu✓ Completed |
| 09SeptemberThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (10th) 4:56 AM) 🔔Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sakra Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Sakra Dhwajotthapana✓ Completed 🔔Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam✓ Completed 🔔Kalki Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Sravana Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Agastyarghyam✓ Completed 🔔Vaishnava Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 10 September 1954 06:00 AM - 06:15 AM✓ Completed 🔔Parivartana Ekadashi✓ Completed 🔔Kata Danamu✓ Completed 🔔Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 10SeptemberFriday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (11th) 3:20 AM) 🔔Sravana Dwadashi Parana✓ Completed 🔔Bhrigu Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 10 September 1954 06:00 AM - Saturday, 11 September 1954 05:59 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 11 September 1954 05:59 AM |
| 11SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (12th) 1:05 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna)✓ Completed |
| 12SeptemberSunday | Shukla Purnima (till 10:19 PM) 🔔Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Loka Pala Puja✓ Completed |
| 13SeptemberMonday | Krishna Pratipada (till 7:12 PM) 🔔Pitru Paksha begins✓ Completed |
| 14SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 3:53 PM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kajjali Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra✓ Completed |
| 15SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 12:34 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:52 PM✓ Completed |
| 16SeptemberThursday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 9:24 AM) 🔔Kanya Sankramana (05:39 PM) — Punyakala: 05:39 PM - 05:48 PM✓ Completed 🔔Maha Bharani✓ Completed |
| 17SeptemberFriday | Krishna Panchami (till 6:31 AM) 🔔Chandra Shashti✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 18SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Saptami (till (19th) 2:00 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 19SeptemberSunday | Krishna Ashtami (till (20th) 12:29 AM) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ Completed 🔔Madhyashtami✓ Completed 🔔Ardrashtami✓ Completed 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ Completed |
| 20SeptemberMonday | Krishna Navami (till 11:29 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ahina Navami✓ Completed |
| 22SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 10:58 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 23 September 1954 05:44 AM - 10:09 AM✓ Completed |
| 23SeptemberThursday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 11:22 PM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya✓ Completed |
| 24SeptemberFriday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (25th) 12:09 AM) 🔔Gajachchaya✓ Completed 🔔Kaliyugadi✓ CompletedThe traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life. 🔔Magha Trayodashi Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Magha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Bhrigu Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 25SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (26th) 1:19 AM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 25 September 1954 05:42 AM - Sunday, 26 September 1954 05:40 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 26 September 1954 05:40 AM |
| 26SeptemberSunday | Amavasya (till (27th) 2:50 AM) 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya✓ Completed 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 10:59 PM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha)✓ Completed 🔔Bathukamma begins✓ Completed 🔔Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ Completed |
| 27SeptemberMonday | Shukla Pratipada (till (28th) 4:42 AM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 05:40 AM - 05:54 PM✓ Completed 🔔Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ Completed 🔔Ashwin Masarambh✓ Completed 🔔Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ CompletedShailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the Mountain King, and is considered a reincarnation of Goddess Sati. Depicted with two hands, she holds a trident in her right and a lotus in her left, while riding the bull Nandi. As the embodiment of the combined power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, she is worshipped for strength, health, and prosperity. |
| 28SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till (29th) 6:53 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini✓ CompletedThe second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizing her ascetic life. According to mythology, she undertook severe penance to win Lord Shiva as her husband, demonstrating immense devotion and self-control. Devotees worship her for blessings of commitment and unwavering faith. |
| 29SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 6:53 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 3 — Chandraghanta✓ CompletedWorshipped on the third day, Chandraghanta is the married form of Goddess Parvati. Her name means 'one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell,' as she adorned her forehead with a crescent moon after marrying Lord Shiva. She is depicted with ten hands holding various weapons, riding a tiger, and has her third eye always open, signifying her readiness to battle evil. She is a compassionate mother figure to her devotees, bestowing peace and courage. |
| 30SeptemberThursday | Shukla Tritiya (till 9:20 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ 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. |
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
1954 · September
Africa/Johannesburg
