Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Leicester. 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 January 2031
Festival and vrata dates for Leicester in January 2031:
- Smarta Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla) — Friday, 3 January 2031.
- Vaishnava Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla) — Saturday, 4 January 2031.
- Krittika Vratam — Saturday, 4 January 2031.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Pausha Maasa) — Sunday, 5 January 2031.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 5 January 2031.
- Rohini Vratam — Sunday, 5 January 2031.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Tuesday, 7 January 2031.
- Purnima Vrat — Wednesday, 8 January 2031.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 12 January 2031.
- Bhogi — Tuesday, 14 January 2031.
- Lohri — Tuesday, 14 January 2031.
- Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana Punyakal) — Wednesday, 15 January 2031. — Marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn, heralding longer days. This harvest festival is celebrated with kite flying and traditional sweets.
- Pongal — Wednesday, 15 January 2031.
- Magh Bihu — Wednesday, 15 January 2031.
- Makara Sankramana (04:23 PM) — Wednesday, 15 January 2031.
- Kanuma — Thursday, 16 January 2031.
- Mattu Pongal — Thursday, 16 January 2031.
- Kalashtami — Thursday, 16 January 2031.
- Mukkanuma — Friday, 17 January 2031.
- Kaanum Pongal — Friday, 17 January 2031.
- Sarvesham Shattila Ekadashi (Pushya Krishna) — Sunday, 19 January 2031.
- Soma Pradosham (Pausha Maasa) — Monday, 20 January 2031.
- Masik Shivaratri (Pausha Maasa) — Tuesday, 21 January 2031.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 21 January 2031.
- Darsha Shraddha — Wednesday, 22 January 2031.
- Magha Masarambh — Thursday, 23 January 2031.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Sunday, 26 January 2031.
- Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa) — Monday, 27 January 2031. — Celebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Tuesday, 28 January 2031.
- Ratha Saptami (Magha Maasa) — Wednesday, 29 January 2031.
- Bhishma Ashtami (Magha Maasa) — Thursday, 30 January 2031.
- Masik Durgashtami (Magha Maasa) — Thursday, 30 January 2031.
- Krittika Vratam — Friday, 31 January 2031.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
January 2031
| 03JanuaryFriday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (4th) 7:50 AM) 🔔Smarta Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 04 January 2031 02:30 PM - 07:31 PM |
| 04JanuarySaturday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (5th) 10:32 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 05 January 2031 08:22 AM - 08:54 AM 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 05JanuarySunday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 10:32 AM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 05 January 2031 08:22 AM - Monday, 06 January 2031 01:17 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 06 January 2031 01:17 PM 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 07JanuaryTuesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 3:57 PM) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 08JanuaryWednesday | Shukla Purnima (till 6:25 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat |
| 12JanuarySunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (13th) 12:58 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:30 PM |
| 14JanuaryTuesday | Krishna Shashthi (till (15th) 1:40 AM) 🔔Bhogi 🔔Lohri |
| 15JanuaryWednesday | Krishna Saptami (till (16th) 1:13 AM) 🔔Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana Punyakal)Marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn, heralding longer days. This harvest festival is celebrated with kite flying and traditional sweets. 🔔Pongal 🔔Magh Bihu 🔔Makara Sankramana (04:23 PM) — Punyakala: 08:15 AM - 04:12 PM |
| 16JanuaryThursday | Krishna Ashtami (till (17th) 12:12 AM) 🔔Kanuma 🔔Mattu Pongal 🔔Kalashtami |
| 17JanuaryFriday | Krishna Navami (till 10:36 PM) 🔔Mukkanuma 🔔Kaanum Pongal |
| 19JanuarySunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 5:49 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Shattila Ekadashi (Pushya Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 20 January 2031 08:10 AM - 09:49 AM |
| 20JanuaryMonday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 2:46 PM) |
| 21JanuaryTuesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 11:25 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 21 January 2031 08:09 AM - Wednesday, 22 January 2031 08:07 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 22 January 2031 08:07 AM |
| 22JanuaryWednesday | Amavasya (till (23rd) 4:31 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 23JanuaryThursday | Shukla Pratipada (till (24th) 1:16 AM) 🔔Magha Masarambh |
| 26JanuarySunday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 6:32 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 27JanuaryMonday | Shukla Panchami (till 5:47 PM) 🔔Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa)Celebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art. |
| 28JanuaryTuesday | Shukla Shashthi (till 5:55 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 29JanuaryWednesday | Shukla Saptami (till 6:55 PM) |
| 30JanuaryThursday | Shukla Ashtami (till 8:41 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Magha Maasa) |
| 31JanuaryFriday | Shukla Navami (till 11:01 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
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
Leicester
2031 · January
Europe/London
