Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Edison. 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 2011
Festival and vrata dates for Edison in May 2011:
- Masik Shivaratri (Chaitra Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 1 May 2011.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Monday, 2 May 2011.
- Somavati Amavasya✓ — Monday, 2 May 2011.
- Vaishakha Masarambh✓ — Tuesday, 3 May 2011.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 4 May 2011.
- Parashurama Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 5 May 2011.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Thursday, 5 May 2011.
- Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 6 May 2011. — An immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments.
- Sade Teen Muhurat - Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 6 May 2011. — An immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Friday, 6 May 2011.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Sunday, 8 May 2011.
- Masik Durgashtami (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 10 May 2011.
- Sita Navami (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 11 May 2011.
- Sarvesham Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 13 May 2011.
- Vrishabha Sankramana (12:21 AM) — Saturday, 14 May 2011.
- Shani Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 14 May 2011.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 14 May 2011.
- Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 15 May 2011.
- Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 16 May 2011.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Monday, 16 May 2011.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Monday, 16 May 2011.
- Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 17 May 2011.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Friday, 20 May 2011.
- Kalashtami✓ — Tuesday, 24 May 2011.
- Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 27 May 2011. — Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service.
- Sarvesham Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Saturday, 28 May 2011.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 29 May 2011.
- Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 30 May 2011.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 30 May 2011.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Tuesday, 31 May 2011.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 31 May 2011.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
May 2011
| 01MaySunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (2nd) 12:54 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Chaitra Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 02MayMonday | Amavasya (till (3rd) 2:50 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Somavati Amavasya✓ Completed |
| 03MayTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (4th) 4:28 AM) 🔔Vaishakha Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 04MayWednesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till (5th) 5:44 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 05MayThursday | Shukla Tritiya (till (6th) 6:37 AM) 🔔Parashurama Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 06MayFriday | Shukla Tritiya (till 6:37 AM) 🔔Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedAn immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments. 🔔Sade Teen Muhurat - Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedAn immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 08MaySunday | Shukla Panchami (till 7:00 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 10MayTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till (11th) 3:39 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 11MayWednesday | Shukla Navami (till (12th) 1:28 AM) 🔔Sita Navami (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 13MayFriday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 7:53 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 14 May 2011 05:47 AM - 08:30 AM✓ Completed |
| 14MaySaturday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 4:41 PM) 🔔Vrishabha Sankramana (12:21 AM) — Punyakala: 01:37 PM - 08:01 PM✓ Completed 🔔Shani Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 14 May 2011 05:47 AM - Sunday, 15 May 2011 01:24 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 15 May 2011 01:24 PM |
| 15MaySunday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 1:24 PM) 🔔Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 16MayMonday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 10:10 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 17MayTuesday | Shukla Purnima (till 7:08 AM) 🔔Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 20MayFriday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 11:58 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 11:42 PM✓ Completed |
| 24MayTuesday | Krishna Ashtami (till (25th) 3:52 AM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 27MayFriday | Krishna Dashami (till 8:31 AM) 🔔Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedCommemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service. |
| 28MaySaturday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 10:52 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 29 May 2011 05:35 AM - 07:26 AM✓ Completed |
| 29MaySunday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 1:00 PM) 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 30MayMonday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 2:47 PM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 30 May 2011 05:35 AM - Tuesday, 31 May 2011 05:34 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 31 May 2011 05:34 AM |
| 31MayTuesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 4:08 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
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
Edison
2011 · May
America/New_York
