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 May 2023
Festival and vrata dates for Kathmandu in May 2023:
- Sarvesham Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla)✓ Completed — Monday, 1 May 2023.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 2 May 2023.
- Soumya Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 3 May 2023.
- Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 4 May 2023.
- Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 4 May 2023.
- Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 5 May 2023.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Friday, 5 May 2023.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Friday, 5 May 2023.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Monday, 8 May 2023.
- Kalashtami✓ — Friday, 12 May 2023.
- Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 14 May 2023. — Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service.
- Vrishabha Sankramana (12:01 PM) — Monday, 15 May 2023.
- Sarvesham Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Monday, 15 May 2023.
- Soumya Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 17 May 2023.
- Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 17 May 2023.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 17 May 2023.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Friday, 19 May 2023.
- Jyeshtha Masarambh✓ — Saturday, 20 May 2023.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Saturday, 20 May 2023.
- Sopapadam (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 21 May 2023. — 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…
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Sunday, 21 May 2023.
- Rambha Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 22 May 2023. — Rambha Vratam is a Jyeshtha Shukla Tritiya vrata observed with Purvaviddha preference. Devotees worship Devi for beauty, prosperity, auspicious married life …
- Uma Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 23 May 2023. — 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✓ — Tuesday, 23 May 2023.
- Aranyaka Gauri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 25 May 2023. — 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✓ — Thursday, 25 May 2023.
- Guru Pushya Yoga✓ — Thursday, 25 May 2023.
- Shukla Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 27 May 2023. — 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 (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 27 May 2023.
- Brahmani Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 28 May 2023. — 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 (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 30 May 2023. — 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 (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 30 May 2023. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Sarvesham Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Shukla)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 31 May 2023. — Nirjala Ekadashi is the strict waterless fast of Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi. Devotees observe it with great discipline and traditionally donate water-filled po…
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
May 2023
| 01MayMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 10:25 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 02 May 2023 05:27 AM - 09:59 AM✓ Completed |
| 02MayTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 11:33 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 02 May 2023 05:27 AM - Thursday, 04 May 2023 12:05 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 04 May 2023 12:05 AM |
| 03MayWednesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (4th) 12:05 AM) 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 04MayThursday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 11:59 PM) 🔔Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 05MayFriday | Shukla Purnima (till 11:19 PM) 🔔Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 08MayMonday | Krishna Tritiya (till 6:34 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:31 PM✓ Completed |
| 12MayFriday | Krishna Saptami (till 9:22 AM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 14MaySunday | Krishna Dashami (till (15th) 3:01 AM) 🔔Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedCommemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service. |
| 15MayMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (16th) 1:18 AM) 🔔Vrishabha Sankramana (12:01 PM) — Punyakala: 05:37 AM - 12:01 PM✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 16 May 2023 06:56 AM - 11:10 AM✓ Completed |
| 17MayWednesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 10:44 PM) 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 17 May 2023 05:17 AM - Thursday, 18 May 2023 05:17 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 18 May 2023 05:17 AM |
| 19MayFriday | Amavasya (till 9:38 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 20MaySaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till 9:46 PM) 🔔Jyeshtha Masarambh✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 21MaySunday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 10:24 PM) 🔔Sopapadam (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. 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 22MayMonday | Shukla Tritiya (till 11:34 PM) 🔔Rambha Vratam (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. |
| 23MayTuesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (24th) 1:13 AM) 🔔Uma Puja (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 |
| 25MayThursday | Shukla Shashthi (till (26th) 5:35 AM) 🔔Aranyaka Gauri Vratam (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 🔔Guru Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 27MaySaturday | Shukla Saptami (till 7:58 AM) 🔔Shukla Devi Puja (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 (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 28MaySunday | Shukla Ashtami (till 10:12 AM) 🔔Brahmani Devi Puja (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. |
| 30MayTuesday | Shukla Dashami (till 1:23 PM) 🔔Dasha Papa Hara Dashami (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 (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. |
| 31MayWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 2:01 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 01 June 2023 05:12 AM - 07:23 AM✓ 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
Kathmandu
2023 · May
Asia/Kathmandu
