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.
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Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in May 2018
Festival and vrata dates for Harrow in May 2018:
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Thursday, 3 May 2018.
- Kalashtami✓ — Monday, 7 May 2018.
- Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 10 May 2018. — Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service.
- Sarvesham Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Friday, 11 May 2018.
- Shani Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 12 May 2018.
- Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 13 May 2018.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 13 May 2018.
- Vrishabha Sankramana (12:34 AM) — Monday, 14 May 2018.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Monday, 14 May 2018.
- Vata Savitri Vratam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 15 May 2018. — Vata Savitri Vratam is observed on Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya with Purvaviddha preference. Married women worship the banyan tree and remember Savitri’s devoti…
- Shani Jayanti (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 15 May 2018.
- Sopapadam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 16 May 2018. — Sopapadam is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya when the tithi touches the first ghati of Kutapa Kala. It is included as a vrata nirnaya item because the ob…
- Adhika Jyeshtha Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 16 May 2018.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 16 May 2018.
- Rambha Vratam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 17 May 2018. — Rambha Vratam is a Jyeshtha Shukla Tritiya vrata observed with Purvaviddha preference. Devotees worship Devi for beauty, prosperity, auspicious married life …
- Uma Puja (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 18 May 2018. — Uma Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Chaturthi with Paraviddha preference. Women worship Goddess Uma for saubhagya, marital harmony and protection of fami…
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Friday, 18 May 2018.
- Aranyaka Gauri Vratam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 20 May 2018. — Aranyaka Gauri Vratam falls on Jyeshtha Shukla Shashti with Purvaviddha preference. It is dedicated to Goddess Gauri in the form of Vindhyavasini and is trad…
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Sunday, 20 May 2018.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ — Sunday, 20 May 2018.
- Shukla Devi Puja (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 22 May 2018. — Shukla Devi Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami with Paraviddha preference. The vrata honours the bright, auspicious form of Devi and is performed fo…
- Masik Durgashtami (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 22 May 2018.
- Brahmani Devi Puja (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 23 May 2018. — Brahmani Devi Puja is a Jyeshtha Shukla Navami observance with Purvaviddha preference. The white-complexioned Goddess Brahmani is worshipped, and a milk-base…
- Dasha Papa Hara Dashami (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 24 May 2018. — Dasha Papa Hara Dashami, also known as Ganga Dashahara, is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami with Purvaviddha preference. It is revered for the removal of …
- Ganga Dussehra (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 24 May 2018. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Sarvesham Padmini Ekadashi (Jyeshtha (Adhika) Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 25 May 2018.
- Shani Pradosham (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 26 May 2018.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 26 May 2018.
- Savitri Vratam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 28 May 2018. — Savitri Vratam on Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with Purvaviddha preference (Vrata Chudamani). Married women honour Savitri and Satyavan and pray for saubhagy…
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Monday, 28 May 2018.
- Tila Patra Dana (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 29 May 2018. — Tila Patra Dana is connected with Jyeshtha Purnima and is performed on the Purvaviddha Purnima day. Offering sesame and sacred vessels is considered meritori…
- Snana Yatra (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 29 May 2018. — Ceremonial bathing festival of Lord Jagannath celebrated on Jyeshtha Purnima, marking the start of Jagannath-related festivities.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Tuesday, 29 May 2018.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
May 2018
| 03MayThursday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (4th) 6:31 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 12:20 AM✓ Completed |
| 07MayMonday | Krishna Saptami (till 1:57 PM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 10MayThursday | Krishna Dashami (till 6:58 PM) 🔔Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedCommemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service. |
| 11MayFriday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 7:11 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 12 May 2018 05:20 AM - 08:39 AM✓ Completed |
| 12MaySaturday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 6:36 PM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 13MaySunday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 5:16 PM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 13 May 2018 05:18 AM - Monday, 14 May 2018 05:17 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 14 May 2018 05:17 AM |
| 14MayMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 3:16 PM) 🔔Vrishabha Sankramana (12:34 AM) — Punyakala: 02:15 PM - 08:39 PM✓ Completed 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 15MayTuesday | Amavasya (till 12:47 PM) 🔔Vata Savitri Vratam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedVata Savitri Vratam is observed on Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya with Purvaviddha preference. Married women worship the banyan tree and remember Savitri’s devotion, praying for marital wellbeing and family protection. 🔔Shani Jayanti (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 16MayWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 9:58 AM) 🔔Sopapadam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedSopapadam is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya when the tithi touches the first ghati of Kutapa Kala. It is included as a vrata nirnaya item because the observance depends on the sacred daytime segment, not merely the sunrise tithi. 🔔Adhika Jyeshtha Masarambh✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 17MayThursday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 6:57 AM) 🔔Rambha Vratam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedRambha Vratam is a Jyeshtha Shukla Tritiya vrata observed with Purvaviddha preference. Devotees worship Devi for beauty, prosperity, auspicious married life and household wellbeing. |
| 18MayFriday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (19th) 12:58 AM) 🔔Uma Puja (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedUma Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Chaturthi with Paraviddha preference. Women worship Goddess Uma for saubhagya, marital harmony and protection of family dharma. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 20MaySunday | Shukla Shashthi (till 7:48 PM) 🔔Aranyaka Gauri Vratam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedAranyaka Gauri Vratam falls on Jyeshtha Shukla Shashti with Purvaviddha preference. It is dedicated to Goddess Gauri in the form of Vindhyavasini and is traditionally connected with protection, purity and divine grace. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 22MayTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 4:01 PM) 🔔Shukla Devi Puja (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedShukla Devi Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami with Paraviddha preference. The vrata honours the bright, auspicious form of Devi and is performed for blessings, purity and removal of obstacles. 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 23MayWednesday | Shukla Navami (till 2:42 PM) 🔔Brahmani Devi Puja (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedBrahmani Devi Puja is a Jyeshtha Shukla Navami observance with Purvaviddha preference. The white-complexioned Goddess Brahmani is worshipped, and a milk-based fast or nakta bhojana is traditionally mentioned. |
| 24MayThursday | Shukla Dashami (till 1:48 PM) 🔔Dasha Papa Hara Dashami (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedDasha Papa Hara Dashami, also known as Ganga Dashahara, is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami with Purvaviddha preference. It is revered for the removal of ten kinds of sins through Ganga snana, dana, japa and worship. 🔔Ganga Dussehra (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. |
| 25MayFriday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 1:17 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Padmini Ekadashi (Jyeshtha (Adhika) Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 26 May 2018 05:01 AM - 07:04 AM✓ Completed |
| 26MaySaturday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 1:10 PM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 26 May 2018 05:01 AM - Sunday, 27 May 2018 01:27 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 27 May 2018 01:27 PM |
| 28MayMonday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 2:10 PM) 🔔Savitri Vratam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedSavitri Vratam on Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with Purvaviddha preference (Vrata Chudamani). Married women honour Savitri and Satyavan and pray for saubhagya, longevity of the husband and stability of family life. 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 29MayTuesday | Shukla Purnima (till 3:19 PM) 🔔Tila Patra Dana (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedTila Patra Dana is connected with Jyeshtha Purnima and is performed on the Purvaviddha Purnima day. Offering sesame and sacred vessels is considered meritorious for punya and ancestral blessings. 🔔Snana Yatra (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedCeremonial bathing festival of Lord Jagannath celebrated on Jyeshtha Purnima, marking the start of Jagannath-related festivities. 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ 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
Harrow
2018 · May
Europe/London
