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 2027
Festival and vrata dates for Durban in September 2027:
- Bhadrapada Masarambh — Wednesday, 1 September 2027.
- Kalki Jayanti — Thursday, 2 September 2027.
- Samavedi Upakarma — Friday, 3 September 2027.
- Shodashoma Vratam — Friday, 3 September 2027.
- Suvarna Gauri Vratam — Friday, 3 September 2027.
- Siva Chaturthi — Friday, 3 September 2027.
- Gauri Puja — Friday, 3 September 2027.
- Haritalika Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 3 September 2027.
- Ganesh Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Maasa)Vinayaka Chavithi Puja Time: 10:50 AM — Friday, 3 September 2027. — A ten-day festival honoring the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, beginning with the installation of Ganesha idols.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Friday, 3 September 2027.
- Rishi Panchami (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 4 September 2027.
- Lalita Shashthi Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 5 September 2027.
- Boudha Jayanti — Sunday, 5 September 2027.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Sunday, 5 September 2027.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Monday, 6 September 2027.
- Surya Shashti — Monday, 6 September 2027.
- Skanda Darsanam — Monday, 6 September 2027.
- Amuktabharana Saptami — Monday, 6 September 2027.
- Radha Ashtami (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 7 September 2027.
- Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation; Durva nakshatra exception applies) — Tuesday, 7 September 2027.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Wednesday, 8 September 2027.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Wednesday, 8 September 2027.
- Nanda Devi Puja — Wednesday, 8 September 2027.
- Kedara Vratam — Wednesday, 8 September 2027.
- Jyesthashtami — Wednesday, 8 September 2027.
- Putri Jyestha Vratam — Wednesday, 8 September 2027.
- Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Thursday, 9 September 2027.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Thursday, 9 September 2027.
- Ksheera Vratarambha — Thursday, 9 September 2027.
- Agastyarghyam — Friday, 10 September 2027.
- Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla) — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi — Saturday, 11 September 2027.
- Parivartana Ekadashi — Saturday, 11 September 2027.
- Kata Danamu — Saturday, 11 September 2027.
- Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 12 September 2027.
- Sakra Dwadashi — Sunday, 12 September 2027.
- Sakra Dhwajotthapana — Sunday, 12 September 2027.
- Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam — Sunday, 12 September 2027.
- Kalki Dwadashi — Sunday, 12 September 2027.
- Sravana Dwadashi — Sunday, 12 September 2027.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 12 September 2027.
- Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 12 September 2027.
- Sravana Dwadashi Parana — Monday, 13 September 2027.
- Soma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Monday, 13 September 2027.
- Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 14 September 2027.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 14 September 2027.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 14 September 2027.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 14 September 2027.
- Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna) — Tuesday, 14 September 2027.
- Purnima Vrat — Wednesday, 15 September 2027.
- Uma Maheswara Vratam — Wednesday, 15 September 2027.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam — Wednesday, 15 September 2027.
- Loka Pala Puja — Wednesday, 15 September 2027.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Wednesday, 15 September 2027.
- Pitru Paksha begins — Thursday, 16 September 2027.
- Kanya Sankramana (10:41 AM) — Friday, 17 September 2027.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 17 September 2027.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam — Saturday, 18 September 2027.
- Kajjali Vratam — Saturday, 18 September 2027.
- Vishalakshi Yatra — Saturday, 18 September 2027.
- Maha Bharani — Sunday, 19 September 2027.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 19 September 2027.
- Chandra Shashti — Tuesday, 21 September 2027.
- Krittika Vratam — Tuesday, 21 September 2027.
- Rohini Vratam — Wednesday, 22 September 2027.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Thursday, 23 September 2027.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi — Thursday, 23 September 2027.
- Madhyashtami — Thursday, 23 September 2027.
- Ardrashtami — Thursday, 23 September 2027.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam — Thursday, 23 September 2027.
- Kalashtami — Thursday, 23 September 2027.
- Ahina Navami — Friday, 24 September 2027.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna) — Sunday, 26 September 2027.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga — Sunday, 26 September 2027.
- Yati Mahalaya — Monday, 27 September 2027.
- Gajachchaya — Monday, 27 September 2027.
- Kaliyugadi — Monday, 27 September 2027. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Magha Trayodashi Shraddha — Monday, 27 September 2027.
- Gajachchaya Yoga — Monday, 27 September 2027.
- Magha Shraddha — Monday, 27 September 2027.
- Soma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Monday, 27 September 2027.
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Monday, 27 September 2027.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam — Tuesday, 28 September 2027.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 28 September 2027.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 28 September 2027.
- Gajachchaya Amavasya (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Wednesday, 29 September 2027.
- Darsha Shraddha — Wednesday, 29 September 2027.
- Mahalaya Amavasya — Wednesday, 29 September 2027.
- Bathukamma begins — Wednesday, 29 September 2027.
- Engili Pula Bathukamma — Wednesday, 29 September 2027.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)05:40 AM — Thursday, 30 September 2027.
- Sharad Navaratri Begins — Thursday, 30 September 2027.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 30 September 2027.
- Ashwin Masarambh — Thursday, 30 September 2027.
- Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri — Thursday, 30 September 2027. — 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…
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 2027
| 01SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 4:20 PM) 🔔Bhadrapada Masarambh |
| 02SeptemberThursday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 1:20 PM) 🔔Kalki Jayanti |
| 03SeptemberFriday | Shukla Tritiya (till 10:49 AM) 🔔Samavedi Upakarma 🔔Shodashoma Vratam 🔔Suvarna Gauri Vratam 🔔Siva Chaturthi 🔔Gauri Puja 🔔Haritalika Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ganesh Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Maasa) Vinayaka Chavithi Puja Time: 10:50 AM - 12:18 PM Madhyahna Kala: 10:47 AM - 1:04 PM Madhyahna Chaturthi Window: 10:49 AM - 1:04 PM Durmuhurtam: 12:18 PM - 1:04 PM 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 04SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 8:56 AM) 🔔Rishi Panchami (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 05SeptemberSunday | Shukla Panchami (till 7:47 AM) 🔔Lalita Shashthi Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Boudha Jayanti 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 06SeptemberMonday | Shukla Shashthi (till 7:28 AM) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Surya Shashti 🔔Skanda Darsanam 🔔Amuktabharana Saptami |
| 07SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Saptami (till 7:58 AM) 🔔Radha Ashtami (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation; Durva nakshatra exception applies) |
| 08SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 9:14 AM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Nanda Devi Puja 🔔Kedara Vratam 🔔Jyesthashtami 🔔Putri Jyestha Vratam |
| 09SeptemberThursday | Shukla Navami (till 11:09 AM) 🔔Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ksheera Vratarambha |
| 10SeptemberFriday | Shukla Dashami (till 1:30 PM) 🔔Agastyarghyam |
| 11SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 4:06 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla) — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi 🔔Kata Danamu |
| 12SeptemberSunday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 6:43 PM) 🔔Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Sakra Dwadashi 🔔Sakra Dhwajotthapana 🔔Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam 🔔Kalki Dwadashi 🔔Sravana Dwadashi 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 12 September 2027 06:02 AM - Monday, 13 September 2027 09:10 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 13 September 2027 09:10 PM 🔔Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 13SeptemberMonday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 9:10 PM) 🔔Sravana Dwadashi Parana |
| 14SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 11:18 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna) |
| 15SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Purnima (till (16th) 1:03 AM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Uma Maheswara Vratam 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam 🔔Loka Pala Puja 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 16SeptemberThursday | Krishna Pratipada (till (17th) 2:22 AM) 🔔Pitru Paksha begins |
| 17SeptemberFriday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (18th) 3:14 AM) 🔔Kanya Sankramana (10:41 AM) — Punyakala: 10:41 AM - 05:05 PM 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 18SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Tritiya (till (19th) 3:39 AM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam 🔔Kajjali Vratam 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra |
| 19SeptemberSunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (20th) 3:39 AM) 🔔Maha Bharani 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:13 PM |
| 21SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Shashthi (till (22nd) 2:22 AM) 🔔Chandra Shashti 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 22SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Saptami (till (23rd) 1:07 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 23SeptemberThursday | Krishna Ashtami (till 11:27 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi 🔔Madhyashtami 🔔Ardrashtami 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam 🔔Kalashtami |
| 24SeptemberFriday | Krishna Navami (till 9:25 PM) 🔔Ahina Navami |
| 26SeptemberSunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 4:19 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 27 September 2027 05:43 AM - 07:39 AM 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga |
| 27SeptemberMonday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 1:25 PM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya 🔔Gajachchaya 🔔KaliyugadiThe traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life. 🔔Magha Trayodashi Shraddha 🔔Gajachchaya Yoga 🔔Magha Shraddha 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 04:05 PM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha) |
| 28SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 10:25 AM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 28 September 2027 05:42 AM - Wednesday, 29 September 2027 05:41 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 29 September 2027 05:41 AM |
| 29SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 7:25 AM) 🔔Gajachchaya Amavasya (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya 🔔Bathukamma begins 🔔Engili Pula Bathukamma |
| 30SeptemberThursday | Shukla Pratipada (till (1st) 2:05 AM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 05:40 AM - 05:52 PM 🔔Sharad Navaratri Begins 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Ashwin Masarambh 🔔Navaratri Day 1 — ShailaputriShailaputri, 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. |
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
2027 · September
Africa/Johannesburg
