Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Harrow. 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 1981
Festival and vrata dates for Harrow in May 1981:
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Chaitra Maasa)✓ — Friday, 1 May 1981.
- Maha Varuni (Chaitra Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 May 1981.
- Chaitra Krishna Chaturdashi Snanam (Chaitra Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 May 1981.
- Masik Shivaratri (Chaitra Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 May 1981.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 2 May 1981.
- Shani Trayodashi✓ — Saturday, 2 May 1981.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Sunday, 3 May 1981.
- Vaishakha Masarambh✓ — Monday, 4 May 1981.
- Parashurama Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 5 May 1981.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 5 May 1981.
- Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 6 May 1981. — An immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments.
- Sade Teen Muhurat - Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 6 May 1981. — An immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 6 May 1981.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Thursday, 7 May 1981.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Friday, 8 May 1981.
- Bhanu Saptami✓ — Sunday, 10 May 1981.
- Sita Navami (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 11 May 1981.
- Masik Durgashtami (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 11 May 1981.
- Vrishabha Sankramana (12:57 PM) — Thursday, 14 May 1981.
- Sarvesham Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla)✓ Completed — Thursday, 14 May 1981.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 15 May 1981.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 15 May 1981.
- Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 16 May 1981.
- Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 17 May 1981.
- Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 18 May 1981.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Monday, 18 May 1981.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Monday, 18 May 1981.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Friday, 22 May 1981.
- Kalashtami✓ — Tuesday, 26 May 1981.
- Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 29 May 1981. — Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service.
- Smarta Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Friday, 29 May 1981.
- Vaishnava Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Saturday, 30 May 1981.
- Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 31 May 1981.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 31 May 1981.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
May 1981
| 01MayFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 4:22 PM) 🔔Bhrigu Pradosham (Chaitra Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 02MaySaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 12:59 PM) 🔔Maha Varuni (Chaitra Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Chaitra Krishna Chaturdashi Snanam (Chaitra Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Chaitra Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 02 May 1981 05:37 AM - Sunday, 03 May 1981 05:35 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 03 May 1981 05:35 AM 🔔Shani Trayodashi✓ Completed |
| 03MaySunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 9:15 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 04MayMonday | Shukla Pratipada (till (5th) 1:23 AM) 🔔Vaishakha Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 05MayTuesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 9:39 PM) 🔔Parashurama Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 06MayWednesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 6:18 PM) 🔔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. 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 07MayThursday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 3:29 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 08MayFriday | Shukla Panchami (till 1:20 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 10MaySunday | Shukla Saptami (till 11:21 AM) 🔔Bhanu Saptami✓ Completed |
| 11MayMonday | Shukla Ashtami (till 11:32 AM) 🔔Sita Navami (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 14MayThursday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 3:46 PM) 🔔Vrishabha Sankramana (12:57 PM) — Punyakala: 06:33 AM - 12:57 PM✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 15 May 1981 05:15 AM - 08:26 AM✓ Completed |
| 15MayFriday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 5:56 PM) 🔔Bhrigu Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 15 May 1981 05:15 AM - Saturday, 16 May 1981 08:17 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 16 May 1981 08:17 PM |
| 16MaySaturday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 8:17 PM) 🔔Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 17MaySunday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 10:41 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 18MayMonday | Shukla Purnima (till (19th) 1:03 AM) 🔔Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 22MayFriday | Krishna Tritiya (till 7:19 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 12:13 AM✓ Completed |
| 26MayTuesday | Krishna Saptami (till 10:19 AM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 29MayFriday | Krishna Dashami (till 5:43 AM) 🔔Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedCommemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service. 🔔Smarta Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 30 May 1981 08:05 AM - 11:58 AM✓ Completed |
| 30MaySaturday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 11:37 PM) 🔔Vaishnava Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 31 May 1981 04:57 AM - 05:12 AM✓ Completed |
| 31MaySunday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 8:01 PM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 31 May 1981 04:57 AM - Monday, 01 June 1981 04:56 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 01 June 1981 04:56 AM |
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
Harrow
1981 · May
Europe/London
