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 July 2028
Festival and vrata dates for Leicester in July 2028:
- Ashadha Dashami Dikpalaka Puja (Ashadha Maasa) — Saturday, 1 July 2028.
- Chakshusha Manvadi (Ashadha Maasa) — Saturday, 1 July 2028. — Chakshusha Manvadi is a Shraddha day selected when Dashami prevails during Kutapa Kala.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Ashadha Maasa) — Saturday, 1 July 2028.
- Sarvesham Shayani Ekadashi (Ashadha Shukla) — Sunday, 2 July 2028.
- Sayana Ekadashi & Sayana Mahotsava (Ashadha Maasa) — Sunday, 2 July 2028. — Sayana Ekadashi and Sayana Mahotsava are observed only in Nija Ashadha, not in Adhika Ashadha.
- Jaya Parvati Vratam (Ashadha Maasa) — Monday, 3 July 2028.
- Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Dwadashi) (Ashadha Maasa) — Monday, 3 July 2028.
- Soma Pradosham (Ashadha Maasa) — Monday, 3 July 2028.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 3 July 2028.
- Pavitrarchanam (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 5 July 2028. — Pavitrarchanam follows the specific Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Chaturdashi.
- Kokila Vratam (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 5 July 2028.
- Siva Sayana Vratam (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 5 July 2028. — Siva Sayana Vratam is selected when Ashadha Purnima prevails during Sayankala.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Wednesday, 5 July 2028.
- Gopadma Vratam (Ashadha Maasa) — Thursday, 6 July 2028.
- Guru Purnima (Ashadha Maasa) — Thursday, 6 July 2028. — A day dedicated to honoring spiritual and academic gurus (teachers) for the wisdom and guidance they bestow.
- Vyasa Puja / Vyasa Parva (Ashadha Maasa) — Thursday, 6 July 2028. — Vyasa Puja follows the special Ashadha Purnima duration rule, avoids Chaturdashi-viddha, and applies the tithi-vriddhi exception.
- Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Purnima) (Ashadha Maasa) — Thursday, 6 July 2028.
- Yati (Sannyasi) Vyasa Puja (Ashadha Maasa) — Thursday, 6 July 2028.
- Anna Dana (Ashadha Maasa) — Thursday, 6 July 2028. — Anna Dana on Ashadha Purnima follows the Paraviddha rule.
- Purnima Vrat — Thursday, 6 July 2028.
- Chaturmasya Dvitiya (Ashadha Maasa) — Saturday, 8 July 2028. — Chaturmasya Dvitiya follows the Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Krishna Dvitiya.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Monday, 10 July 2028.
- Dharma Savarni Manvadi (Ashadha Maasa) — Friday, 14 July 2028. — Dharma Savarni Manvadi is a Shraddha day selected when Ashadha Krishna Ashtami prevails during Aparahna.
- Kalashtami — Friday, 14 July 2028.
- Aindri Devi Puja (Ashadha Maasa) — Saturday, 15 July 2028. — Aindri Devi Puja follows the Purvaviddha rule on the prescribed Ashadha Navami.
- Karka Sankramana (07:37 AM) — Sunday, 16 July 2028.
- Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Karkataka Sankramana) (Ashadha Maasa) — Sunday, 16 July 2028.
- Krittika Vratam — Monday, 17 July 2028.
- Sarvesham Kamika Ekadashi (Ashadha Krishna) — Tuesday, 18 July 2028.
- Rohini Vratam — Tuesday, 18 July 2028.
- Soumya Pradosham (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 19 July 2028.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashadha Maasa) — Thursday, 20 July 2028.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 20 July 2028.
- Darsha Shraddha — Friday, 21 July 2028.
- Shravana Masarambh — Saturday, 22 July 2028.
- Shravana Somavara Vratam — Monday, 24 July 2028.
- Hariyali Teej (Shravana Maasa) — Monday, 24 July 2028.
- Madhusrava Vratam (Shravana Maasa) — Monday, 24 July 2028.
- Mangala Gauri Vratam — Tuesday, 25 July 2028.
- Durva Ganapati Vratam (Shravana Maasa) — Tuesday, 25 July 2028.
- Naga Puja (Shravana Maasa) — Tuesday, 25 July 2028.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Tuesday, 25 July 2028.
- Naga Panchami (Shravana Maasa) — Wednesday, 26 July 2028.
- Surya Puja (Shravana Maasa) — Wednesday, 26 July 2028.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Wednesday, 26 July 2028.
- Masik Durgashtami (Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 28 July 2028.
- Kaumari Devi Puja (Shravana Maasa) — Saturday, 29 July 2028.
- Dadhi Vratarambham (Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 30 July 2028.
- Shravana Somavara Vratam — Monday, 31 July 2028.
- Smarta Pavitropana Ekadashi (Shravana Shukla) — Monday, 31 July 2028.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
July 2028
| 01JulySaturday | Shukla Dashami (till 8:44 PM) 🔔Ashadha Dashami Dikpalaka Puja (Ashadha Maasa) 🔔Chakshusha Manvadi (Ashadha Maasa)Chakshusha Manvadi is a Shraddha day selected when Dashami prevails during Kutapa Kala. 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Ashadha Maasa) |
| 02JulySunday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 7:34 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Shayani Ekadashi (Ashadha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 03 July 2028 04:54 AM - 08:22 AM 🔔Sayana Ekadashi & Sayana Mahotsava (Ashadha Maasa)Sayana Ekadashi and Sayana Mahotsava are observed only in Nija Ashadha, not in Adhika Ashadha. |
| 03JulyMonday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 6:47 PM) 🔔Jaya Parvati Vratam (Ashadha Maasa) 🔔Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Dwadashi) (Ashadha Maasa) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 03 July 2028 04:54 AM - Tuesday, 04 July 2028 06:27 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 04 July 2028 06:27 PM |
| 05JulyWednesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 6:34 PM) 🔔Pavitrarchanam (Ashadha Maasa)Pavitrarchanam follows the specific Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Chaturdashi. 🔔Kokila Vratam (Ashadha Maasa) 🔔Siva Sayana Vratam (Ashadha Maasa)Siva Sayana Vratam is selected when Ashadha Purnima prevails during Sayankala. 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 06JulyThursday | Shukla Purnima (till 7:10 PM) 🔔Gopadma Vratam (Ashadha Maasa) 🔔Guru Purnima (Ashadha Maasa)A day dedicated to honoring spiritual and academic gurus (teachers) for the wisdom and guidance they bestow. 🔔Vyasa Puja / Vyasa Parva (Ashadha Maasa)Vyasa Puja follows the special Ashadha Purnima duration rule, avoids Chaturdashi-viddha, and applies the tithi-vriddhi exception. 🔔Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Purnima) (Ashadha Maasa) 🔔Yati (Sannyasi) Vyasa Puja (Ashadha Maasa) 🔔Anna Dana (Ashadha Maasa)Anna Dana on Ashadha Purnima follows the Paraviddha rule. 🔔Purnima Vrat |
| 08JulySaturday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 9:50 PM) 🔔Chaturmasya Dvitiya (Ashadha Maasa)Chaturmasya Dvitiya follows the Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Krishna Dvitiya. |
| 10JulyMonday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (11th) 2:04 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 11:07 PM |
| 14JulyFriday | Krishna Saptami (till 9:01 AM) 🔔Dharma Savarni Manvadi (Ashadha Maasa)Dharma Savarni Manvadi is a Shraddha day selected when Ashadha Krishna Ashtami prevails during Aparahna. 🔔Kalashtami |
| 15JulySaturday | Krishna Ashtami (till 10:44 AM) 🔔Aindri Devi Puja (Ashadha Maasa)Aindri Devi Puja follows the Purvaviddha rule on the prescribed Ashadha Navami. |
| 16JulySunday | Krishna Navami (till 11:51 AM) 🔔Karka Sankramana (07:37 AM) — Punyakala: 05:08 AM - 07:37 AM 🔔Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Karkataka Sankramana) (Ashadha Maasa) |
| 17JulyMonday | Krishna Dashami (till 12:16 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 18JulyTuesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 11:56 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Kamika Ekadashi (Ashadha Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 19 July 2028 05:11 AM - 06:37 AM 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 19JulyWednesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 10:52 AM) |
| 20JulyThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 9:07 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 20 July 2028 05:13 AM - Friday, 21 July 2028 05:14 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 21 July 2028 05:14 AM |
| 21JulyFriday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 6:48 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 22JulySaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till (23rd) 12:56 AM) 🔔Shravana Masarambh |
| 24JulyMonday | Shukla Tritiya (till 6:23 PM) 🔔Shravana Somavara Vratam 🔔Hariyali Teej (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Madhusrava Vratam (Shravana Maasa) |
| 25JulyTuesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 3:12 PM) 🔔Mangala Gauri Vratam 🔔Durva Ganapati Vratam (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Naga Puja (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 26JulyWednesday | Shukla Panchami (till 12:16 PM) 🔔Naga Panchami (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Surya Puja (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 28JulyFriday | Shukla Saptami (till 7:32 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Shravana Maasa) |
| 29JulySaturday | Shukla Ashtami (till 5:55 AM) 🔔Kaumari Devi Puja (Shravana Maasa) |
| 30JulySunday | Shukla Dashami (till (31st) 4:19 AM) 🔔Dadhi Vratarambham (Shravana Maasa) |
| 31JulyMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (1st) 4:21 AM) 🔔Shravana Somavara Vratam 🔔Smarta Pavitropana Ekadashi (Shravana Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 01 August 2028 10:29 AM - 03:06 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
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
2028 · July
Europe/London
