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 February 2055
Festival and vrata dates for Leicester in February 2055:
- Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa) — Monday, 1 February 2055. — Celebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Tuesday, 2 February 2055.
- Ratha Saptami (Magha Maasa) — Thursday, 4 February 2055.
- Bhishma Ashtami (Magha Maasa) — Friday, 5 February 2055.
- Masik Durgashtami (Magha Maasa) — Friday, 5 February 2055.
- Krittika Vratam — Saturday, 6 February 2055.
- Rohini Vratam — Sunday, 7 February 2055.
- Sarvesham Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla) — Monday, 8 February 2055.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Magha Maasa) — Tuesday, 9 February 2055.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 9 February 2055.
- Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa) — Wednesday, 10 February 2055.
- Thai Poosam — Wednesday, 10 February 2055.
- Purnima Vrat — Thursday, 11 February 2055.
- Lunar Eclipse — Rahu-grastha Total • Visible locally — Thursday, 11 February 2055.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Thursday, 11 February 2055.
- Kumbha Sankramana (09:03 AM) — Saturday, 13 February 2055.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 14 February 2055.
- Kalashtami — Thursday, 18 February 2055.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna) — Sunday, 21 February 2055.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Magha Maasa) — Tuesday, 23 February 2055.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 23 February 2055.
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Wednesday, 24 February 2055. — 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, 25 February 2055.
- Phalguna Masarambh — Saturday, 27 February 2055.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
February 2055
| 01FebruaryMonday | Shukla Panchami (till (2nd) 6:17 AM) 🔔Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa)Celebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art. |
| 02FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Shashthi (till (3rd) 8:34 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 04FebruaryThursday | Shukla Saptami (till 10:21 AM) |
| 05FebruaryFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till 11:27 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Magha Maasa) |
| 06FebruarySaturday | Shukla Navami (till 11:47 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 07FebruarySunday | Shukla Dashami (till 11:19 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 08FebruaryMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 10:02 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 09 February 2055 07:38 AM - 07:53 AM |
| 09FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 8:01 AM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 09 February 2055 07:38 AM - Wednesday, 10 February 2055 07:36 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 10 February 2055 07:36 AM |
| 10FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (11th) 2:15 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa) 🔔Thai Poosam |
| 11FebruaryThursday | Shukla Purnima (till 10:48 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Lunar Eclipse — Rahu-grastha Total • Visible locally — Start: 21:05 • End: 00:24 (11 Feb 2055) (Magha Maasa) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 13FebruarySaturday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 3:34 PM) 🔔Kumbha Sankramana (09:03 AM) — Punyakala: 07:30 AM - 09:03 AM |
| 14FebruarySunday | Krishna Tritiya (till 12:07 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:07 PM |
| 18FebruaryThursday | Krishna Ashtami (till (19th) 1:57 AM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 21FebruarySunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (22nd) 3:46 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 22 February 2055 10:12 AM - 03:02 PM |
| 23FebruaryTuesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (24th) 7:38 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 23 February 2055 07:10 AM - Wednesday, 24 February 2055 07:38 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 24 February 2055 07:38 AM |
| 24FebruaryWednesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 7:38 AM) 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 05:28 PM - 08:11 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 11:49 PM - 12:44 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 25 February 2055 10:03 AM - 05:30 PM |
| 25FebruaryThursday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 10:03 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 27FebruarySaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till 3:19 PM) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh |
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
2055 · February
Europe/London
