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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Hindu Festivals & Vratas in March 2032
Festival and vrata dates for Kathmandu in March 2032:
- Kalashtami — Thursday, 4 March 2032.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna) — Monday, 8 March 2032.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Magha Maasa) — Tuesday, 9 March 2032.
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Wednesday, 10 March 2032. — A solemn festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with fasting and night-long vigils to honor the overcoming of darkness and ignorance.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 10 March 2032.
- Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa) — Thursday, 11 March 2032.
- Darsha Shraddha — Thursday, 11 March 2032.
- Phalguna Masarambh — Friday, 12 March 2032.
- Meena Sankramana (01:57 PM) — Sunday, 14 March 2032.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Monday, 15 March 2032.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Tuesday, 16 March 2032.
- Krittika Vratam — Tuesday, 16 March 2032.
- Rohini Vratam — Wednesday, 17 March 2032.
- Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa) — Friday, 19 March 2032.
- Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla) — Monday, 22 March 2032.
- Soumya Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa) — Wednesday, 24 March 2032.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 24 March 2032.
- Purnima Vrat — Friday, 26 March 2032.
- Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Friday, 26 March 2032. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Friday, 26 March 2032.
- Panguni Uthiram — Friday, 26 March 2032.
- Holi (Phalguna Maasa) — Saturday, 27 March 2032. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 30 March 2032.
- Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa) — Wednesday, 31 March 2032.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
March 2032
| 04MarchThursday | Krishna Saptami (till 8:01 PM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 08MarchMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 11:50 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 09 March 2032 06:23 AM - 06:56 AM |
| 09MarchTuesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 8:35 AM) |
| 10MarchWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (11th) 1:34 AM) 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 06:05 PM - 08:32 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 11:49 PM - 12:38 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 11 March 2032 06:21 AM - 06:06 PM 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 10 March 2032 06:22 AM - Thursday, 11 March 2032 06:21 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 11 March 2032 06:21 AM |
| 11MarchThursday | Amavasya (till 10:09 PM) 🔔Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 12MarchFriday | Shukla Pratipada (till 7:02 PM) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh |
| 14MarchSunday | Shukla Tritiya (till 2:19 PM) 🔔Meena Sankramana (01:57 PM) — Punyakala: 01:57 PM - 06:08 PM |
| 15MarchMonday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 1:00 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 16MarchTuesday | Shukla Panchami (till 12:30 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 17MarchWednesday | Shukla Shashthi (till 12:49 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 19MarchFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till 3:37 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa) |
| 22MarchMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 10:45 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 23 March 2032 06:07 AM - 10:53 AM |
| 24MarchWednesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (25th) 3:17 AM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 24 March 2032 06:06 AM - Thursday, 25 March 2032 06:05 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 25 March 2032 06:05 AM |
| 26MarchFriday | Shukla Purnima (till (27th) 6:31 AM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Auspicious Time for Holika Dahan: 18:14 - 20:36The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam 🔔Panguni Uthiram |
| 27MarchSaturday | Shukla Purnima (till 6:31 AM) 🔔Holi (Phalguna Maasa)The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. |
| 30MarchTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 8:20 AM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:32 PM |
| 31MarchWednesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 8:06 AM) 🔔Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa) |
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
Kathmandu
2032 · March
Asia/Kathmandu
