Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Fremont. 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 2006
Festival and vrata dates for Fremont in September 2006:
- Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 1 September 2006.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 1 September 2006.
- Kedara Vratam✓ — Friday, 1 September 2006.
- Jyesthashtami✓ — Friday, 1 September 2006.
- Putri Jyestha Vratam✓ — Friday, 1 September 2006.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 September 2006.
- Ksheera Vratarambha✓ — Saturday, 2 September 2006.
- Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi — Sunday, 3 September 2006.
- Parivartana Ekadashi✓ — Sunday, 3 September 2006.
- Kata Danamu✓ — Sunday, 3 September 2006.
- Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Monday, 4 September 2006.
- Sakra Dwadashi✓ — Monday, 4 September 2006.
- Sakra Dhwajotthapana✓ — Monday, 4 September 2006.
- Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam✓ — Monday, 4 September 2006.
- Kalki Dwadashi✓ — Monday, 4 September 2006.
- Sravana Dwadashi✓ — Monday, 4 September 2006.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 4 September 2006.
- Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Monday, 4 September 2006.
- Rigvedi Upakarma✓ — Tuesday, 5 September 2006.
- Sravana Dwadashi Parana✓ — Tuesday, 5 September 2006.
- Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 6 September 2006.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 6 September 2006.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 6 September 2006.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 6 September 2006.
- Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna)✓ — Wednesday, 6 September 2006.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 6 September 2006.
- Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ — Thursday, 7 September 2006.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ — Thursday, 7 September 2006.
- Pitru Paksha begins✓ — Thursday, 7 September 2006.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 8 September 2006.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ — Saturday, 9 September 2006.
- Kajjali Vratam✓ — Saturday, 9 September 2006.
- Vishalakshi Yatra✓ — Saturday, 9 September 2006.
- Agastyarghyam✓ — Saturday, 9 September 2006.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 10 September 2006.
- Chandra Shashti✓ — Monday, 11 September 2006.
- Maha Bharani✓ — Monday, 11 September 2006.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 12 September 2006.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ — Wednesday, 13 September 2006.
- Madhyashtami✓ — Wednesday, 13 September 2006.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 13 September 2006.
- Kalashtami✓ — Wednesday, 13 September 2006.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 13 September 2006.
- Ahina Navami✓ — Thursday, 14 September 2006.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ — Thursday, 14 September 2006.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 15 September 2006.
- Vyatipata Mahalayam✓ — Friday, 15 September 2006.
- Kanya Sankramana (04:31 PM) — Saturday, 16 September 2006.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Sunday, 17 September 2006.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ — Sunday, 17 September 2006.
- Yati Mahalaya✓ — Monday, 18 September 2006.
- Gajachchaya✓ — Tuesday, 19 September 2006.
- Kaliyugadi✓ — Tuesday, 19 September 2006. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Magha Trayodashi Shraddha✓ — Tuesday, 19 September 2006.
- Magha Shraddha✓ — Tuesday, 19 September 2006.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 19 September 2006.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 19 September 2006.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ — Wednesday, 20 September 2006.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 20 September 2006.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Thursday, 21 September 2006.
- Mahalaya Amavasya✓ — Thursday, 21 September 2006.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 22 September 2006.
- Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Friday, 22 September 2006.
- Bathukamma begins✓ — Friday, 22 September 2006.
- Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ — Friday, 22 September 2006.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)07:01 AM — Saturday, 23 September 2006.
- Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ — Saturday, 23 September 2006.
- Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ — Saturday, 23 September 2006. — 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✓ — Sunday, 24 September 2006. — 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✓ — Monday, 25 September 2006. — 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…
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Monday, 25 September 2006.
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 26 September 2006.
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 26 September 2006.
- Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ — Tuesday, 26 September 2006. — 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…
- Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata✓ — Wednesday, 27 September 2006. — The fifth form, Skandamata, is known as 'The Goddess of Fire' and her name means 'Mother of Skanda,' who is the war god Kartikeya. She is depicted with four …
- Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ — Thursday, 28 September 2006. — Worshipped on the sixth day, Katyayani is the warrior goddess form of Durga. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishas…
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Thursday, 28 September 2006.
- Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ — Friday, 29 September 2006. — Kalaratri is the seventh and most fearsome form of Goddess Durga. Her name combines 'Kala' (time/death) and 'Ratri' (night), and she embodies the power that …
- Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ — Friday, 29 September 2006.
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 30 September 2006.
- Saddula Bathukamma✓ — Saturday, 30 September 2006.
- Bathukamma ends✓ — Saturday, 30 September 2006.
- Durga Ashtami✓ — Saturday, 30 September 2006. — Also known as Maha Ashtami, this is one of the most significant days of Navaratri. On this day, the eighth form of Durga, **Mahagauri**, is worshipped, who r…
- Maha Ashtami✓ — Saturday, 30 September 2006.
- Mahagauri✓ — Saturday, 30 September 2006.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 2006
| 01SeptemberFriday | Shukla Navami (till (2nd) 3:41 AM) 🔔Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kedara Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Jyesthashtami✓ Completed 🔔Putri Jyestha Vratam✓ Completed |
| 02SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Dashami (till (3rd) 2:31 AM) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ksheera Vratarambha✓ Completed |
| 03SeptemberSunday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (4th) 12:35 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi 🔔Parivartana Ekadashi✓ Completed 🔔Kata Danamu✓ Completed |
| 04SeptemberMonday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 10:00 PM) 🔔Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sakra Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Sakra Dhwajotthapana✓ Completed 🔔Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam✓ Completed 🔔Kalki Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Sravana Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 04 September 2006 06:45 AM - Tuesday, 05 September 2006 06:54 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 05 September 2006 06:54 PM 🔔Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 05SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 6:54 PM) 🔔Rigvedi Upakarma✓ Completed 🔔Sravana Dwadashi Parana✓ Completed |
| 06SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 3:24 PM) 🔔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 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 07SeptemberThursday | Shukla Purnima (till 11:42 AM) 🔔Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Pitru Paksha begins✓ Completed |
| 08SeptemberFriday | Krishna Pratipada (till 7:56 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 09SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Tritiya (till (10th) 12:53 AM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kajjali Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra✓ Completed 🔔Agastyarghyam✓ Completed |
| 10SeptemberSunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 9:54 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:19 PM✓ Completed |
| 11SeptemberMonday | Krishna Panchami (till 7:27 PM) 🔔Chandra Shashti✓ Completed 🔔Maha Bharani✓ Completed |
| 12SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Shashthi (till 5:38 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 13SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Saptami (till 4:32 PM) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ Completed 🔔Madhyashtami✓ Completed 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 14SeptemberThursday | Krishna Ashtami (till 4:09 PM) 🔔Ahina Navami✓ Completed 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ Completed |
| 15SeptemberFriday | Krishna Navami (till 4:30 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vyatipata Mahalayam✓ Completed |
| 16SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Dashami (till 5:31 PM) 🔔Kanya Sankramana (04:31 PM) — Punyakala: 04:31 PM - 07:09 PM✓ Completed |
| 17SeptemberSunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 7:06 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 18 September 2006 06:56 AM - 10:29 AM✓ Completed 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 18SeptemberMonday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 9:09 PM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya✓ Completed |
| 19SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 11:31 PM) 🔔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 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 19 September 2006 06:57 AM - Wednesday, 20 September 2006 06:58 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 20 September 2006 06:58 AM |
| 20SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (21st) 2:05 AM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 21SeptemberThursday | Amavasya (till (22nd) 4:45 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya✓ Completed |
| 22SeptemberFriday | Shukla Pratipada (till (23rd) 7:22 AM) 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ashwin Masarambh✓ Completed 🔔Bathukamma begins✓ Completed 🔔Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ Completed |
| 23SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till 7:22 AM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 07:01 AM - 07:22 AM✓ Completed 🔔Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ 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. |
| 24SeptemberSunday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 9:50 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. |
| 25SeptemberMonday | Shukla Tritiya (till 12:03 PM) 🔔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. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 26SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 1:55 PM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 09:49 PM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha)✓ Completed 🔔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. |
| 27SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Panchami (till 3:17 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata✓ CompletedThe fifth form, Skandamata, is known as 'The Goddess of Fire' and her name means 'Mother of Skanda,' who is the war god Kartikeya. She is depicted with four arms, riding a lion, and holding the infant Skanda on her lap. The worship of Skandamata is considered twice blessed as it automatically includes the worship of her son, bringing grace from both deities. She symbolizes the nurturing and protective love of a mother. |
| 28SeptemberThursday | Shukla Shashthi (till 4:05 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ CompletedWorshipped on the sixth day, Katyayani is the warrior goddess form of Durga. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishasura. She is depicted riding a lion, wielding a sword and a lotus in her hands. As a symbol of courage and strength, she is worshipped by devotees seeking victory over personal challenges and the removal of negativity. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 29SeptemberFriday | Shukla Saptami (till 4:14 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ CompletedKalaratri is the seventh and most fearsome form of Goddess Durga. Her name combines 'Kala' (time/death) and 'Ratri' (night), and she embodies the power that ends darkness and ignorance. Despite her intimidating appearance, she is also known as Shubankari (auspicious), as she makes her devotees fearless. Her vehicle is a donkey, and she is worshipped as the destroyer of all evil spirits. 🔔Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ Completed |
| 30SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Ashtami (till 3:42 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Saddula Bathukamma✓ Completed 🔔Bathukamma ends✓ Completed 🔔Durga Ashtami✓ CompletedAlso known as Maha Ashtami, this is one of the most significant days of Navaratri. On this day, the eighth form of Durga, **Mahagauri**, is worshipped, who represents peace and purity. It's believed that Goddess Chamunda appeared from Durga's forehead on this day to defeat demons. Rituals like Kanya Puja (worshipping young girls) and Astra Puja (worship of weapons) are commonly performed. 🔔Maha Ashtami✓ Completed 🔔Mahagauri✓ 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
Fremont
2006 · September
America/Los_Angeles
