Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Kathmandu. 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 February 2018
Festival and vrata dates for Kathmandu in February 2018:
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Saturday, 3 February 2018.
- Kalashtami✓ — Wednesday, 7 February 2018.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Sunday, 11 February 2018.
- Kumbha Sankramana (03:04 AM) — Tuesday, 13 February 2018.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 13 February 2018.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 13 February 2018.
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Wednesday, 14 February 2018. — A solemn festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with fasting and night-long vigils to honor the overcoming of darkness and ignorance.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Thursday, 15 February 2018.
- Phalguna Masarambh✓ — Friday, 16 February 2018.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Monday, 19 February 2018.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 21 February 2018.
- Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Friday, 23 February 2018.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Friday, 23 February 2018.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Saturday, 24 February 2018.
- Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Monday, 26 February 2018.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 27 February 2018.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 27 February 2018.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
February 2018
| 03FebruarySaturday | Krishna Tritiya (till 10:51 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:51 PM✓ Completed |
| 07FebruaryWednesday | Krishna Saptami (till 9:00 AM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 11FebruarySunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 5:39 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 12 February 2018 06:47 AM - 10:10 AM✓ Completed |
| 13FebruaryTuesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 10:49 PM) 🔔Kumbha Sankramana (03:04 AM) — Punyakala: 06:46 AM - 01:10 PM✓ Completed 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 13 February 2018 06:46 AM - Wednesday, 14 February 2018 06:45 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 14 February 2018 06:45 AM |
| 14FebruaryWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (15th) 1:01 AM) 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 05:50 PM - 08:25 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 11:51 PM - 12:43 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 15 February 2018 06:45 AM - 05:50 PM✓ Completed |
| 15FebruaryThursday | Amavasya (till (16th) 2:50 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 16FebruaryFriday | Shukla Pratipada (till (17th) 4:12 AM) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 19FebruaryMonday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (20th) 5:30 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 21FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Shashthi (till (22nd) 4:05 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 23FebruaryFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till (24th) 12:58 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 24FebruarySaturday | Shukla Navami (till 10:51 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 26FebruaryMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 5:44 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 27 February 2018 06:34 AM - 08:39 AM✓ Completed |
| 27FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 2:54 PM) 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 27 February 2018 06:34 AM - Wednesday, 28 February 2018 12:01 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 28 February 2018 12:01 PM |
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
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
Kathmandu
2018 · February
Asia/Kathmandu
