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 September 2090
Festival and vrata dates for Leicester in September 2090:
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 1 September 2090.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 1 September 2090.
- Radha Ashtami (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 1 September 2090.
- Nanda Devi Puja — Friday, 1 September 2090.
- Kedara Vratam — Friday, 1 September 2090.
- Jyesthashtami — Friday, 1 September 2090.
- Putri Jyestha Vratam — Friday, 1 September 2090.
- Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 2 September 2090.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 2 September 2090.
- Ksheera Vratarambha — Saturday, 2 September 2090.
- Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla) — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi — Monday, 4 September 2090.
- Parivartana Ekadashi — Monday, 4 September 2090.
- Kata Danamu — Monday, 4 September 2090.
- Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 5 September 2090.
- Sakra Dwadashi — Tuesday, 5 September 2090.
- Sakra Dhwajotthapana — Tuesday, 5 September 2090.
- Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam — Tuesday, 5 September 2090.
- Kalki Dwadashi — Tuesday, 5 September 2090.
- Sravana Dwadashi — Tuesday, 5 September 2090.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 5 September 2090.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 5 September 2090.
- Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 5 September 2090.
- Sravana Dwadashi Parana — Wednesday, 6 September 2090.
- Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Thursday, 7 September 2090.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Thursday, 7 September 2090.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Thursday, 7 September 2090.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Thursday, 7 September 2090.
- Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna) — Thursday, 7 September 2090.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Thursday, 7 September 2090.
- Purnima Vrat — Friday, 8 September 2090.
- Uma Maheswara Vratam — Friday, 8 September 2090.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam — Friday, 8 September 2090.
- Loka Pala Puja — Friday, 8 September 2090.
- Lunar Eclipse — Ketu-grastha Total • Visible locally — Friday, 8 September 2090.
- Pitru Paksha begins — Saturday, 9 September 2090.
- Agastyarghyam — Sunday, 10 September 2090.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 10 September 2090.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam — Monday, 11 September 2090.
- Kajjali Vratam — Monday, 11 September 2090.
- Vishalakshi Yatra — Monday, 11 September 2090.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 12 September 2090.
- Maha Bharani — Wednesday, 13 September 2090.
- Chandra Shashti — Thursday, 14 September 2090.
- Krittika Vratam — Friday, 15 September 2090.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 16 September 2090.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi — Saturday, 16 September 2090.
- Madhyashtami — Saturday, 16 September 2090.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam — Saturday, 16 September 2090.
- Kalashtami — Saturday, 16 September 2090.
- Rohini Vratam — Saturday, 16 September 2090.
- Kanya Sankramana (01:13 PM) — Sunday, 17 September 2090.
- Ahina Navami — Sunday, 17 September 2090.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam — Sunday, 17 September 2090.
- Vyatipata Mahalayam — Sunday, 17 September 2090.
- Smarta Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna) — Tuesday, 19 September 2090.
- Yati Mahalaya — Wednesday, 20 September 2090.
- Vaishnava Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna) — Wednesday, 20 September 2090.
- Gajachchaya — Thursday, 21 September 2090.
- Kaliyugadi — Thursday, 21 September 2090. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Magha Trayodashi Shraddha — Thursday, 21 September 2090.
- Magha Shraddha — Thursday, 21 September 2090.
- Guru Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Thursday, 21 September 2090.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam — Friday, 22 September 2090.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 22 September 2090.
- Darsha Shraddha — Saturday, 23 September 2090.
- Mahalaya Amavasya — Saturday, 23 September 2090.
- Solar Eclipse — Partial • Visible locally — Saturday, 23 September 2090.
- Bathukamma begins — Saturday, 23 September 2090.
- Engili Pula Bathukamma — Saturday, 23 September 2090.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)07:01 AM — Sunday, 24 September 2090.
- Sharad Navaratri Begins — Sunday, 24 September 2090.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 24 September 2090.
- Ashwin Masarambh — Sunday, 24 September 2090.
- Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri — Sunday, 24 September 2090. — Shailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the…
- Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini — Monday, 25 September 2090. — The second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizi…
- Navaratri Day 3 — Chandraghanta — Tuesday, 26 September 2090. — Worshipped on the third day, Chandraghanta is the married form of Goddess Parvati. Her name means 'one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell,' as she adorne…
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Tuesday, 26 September 2090.
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 27 September 2090.
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 27 September 2090.
- Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda — Wednesday, 27 September 2090. — As the fourth form of Durga, Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe with her divine smile. Her name translates to 'the cosmic egg'. She is depicted…
- Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata — Thursday, 28 September 2090. — The fifth form, Skandamata, is known as 'The Goddess of Fire' and her name means 'Mother of Skanda,' who is the war god Kartikeya. She is depicted with four …
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Thursday, 28 September 2090.
- Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani — Friday, 29 September 2090. — Worshipped on the sixth day, Katyayani is the warrior goddess form of Durga. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishas…
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 30 September 2090.
- Saddula Bathukamma — Saturday, 30 September 2090.
- Bathukamma ends — Saturday, 30 September 2090.
- Durga Ashtami — Saturday, 30 September 2090. — Also known as Maha Ashtami, this is one of the most significant days of Navaratri. On this day, the eighth form of Durga, **Mahagauri**, is worshipped, who r…
- Maha Ashtami — Saturday, 30 September 2090.
- Mahagauri — Saturday, 30 September 2090.
- Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins) — Saturday, 30 September 2090.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 2090
| 01SeptemberFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till 1:28 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Radha Ashtami (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Nanda Devi Puja 🔔Kedara Vratam 🔔Jyesthashtami 🔔Putri Jyestha Vratam |
| 02SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Navami (till 1:25 PM) 🔔Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ksheera Vratarambha |
| 04SeptemberMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 3:11 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla) — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi 🔔Kata Danamu |
| 05SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 4:50 PM) 🔔Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Sakra Dwadashi 🔔Sakra Dhwajotthapana 🔔Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam 🔔Kalki Dwadashi 🔔Sravana Dwadashi 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 05 September 2090 06:28 AM - Wednesday, 06 September 2090 06:53 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 06 September 2090 06:53 PM 🔔Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 06SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 6:53 PM) 🔔Sravana Dwadashi Parana |
| 07SeptemberThursday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 9:14 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 08SeptemberFriday | Shukla Purnima (till 11:45 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Uma Maheswara Vratam 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam 🔔Loka Pala Puja 🔔Lunar Eclipse — Ketu-grastha Total • Visible locally — Start: 22:04 • End: 01:37 (08 Sep 2090) (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 09SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Pratipada (till (10th) 2:22 AM) 🔔Pitru Paksha begins |
| 10SeptemberSunday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (11th) 4:56 AM) 🔔Agastyarghyam 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 11SeptemberMonday | Krishna Tritiya (till (12th) 7:21 AM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam 🔔Kajjali Vratam 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra |
| 12SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 7:21 AM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:30 PM |
| 13SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 9:29 AM) 🔔Maha Bharani |
| 14SeptemberThursday | Krishna Panchami (till 11:11 AM) 🔔Chandra Shashti |
| 15SeptemberFriday | Krishna Shashthi (till 12:20 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 16SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Saptami (till 12:50 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi 🔔Madhyashtami 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam 🔔Kalashtami 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 17SeptemberSunday | Krishna Ashtami (till 12:37 PM) 🔔Kanya Sankramana (01:13 PM) — Punyakala: 01:13 PM - 07:08 PM 🔔Ahina Navami 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam 🔔Vyatipata Mahalayam |
| 19SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Dashami (till 9:58 AM) 🔔Smarta Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 20 September 2090 12:55 PM - 01:10 PM |
| 20SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 7:38 AM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya 🔔Vaishnava Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 21 September 2090 06:55 AM - 07:10 AM |
| 21SeptemberThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (22nd) 1:25 AM) 🔔Gajachchaya 🔔KaliyugadiThe traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life. 🔔Magha Trayodashi Shraddha 🔔Magha Shraddha |
| 22SeptemberFriday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 9:48 PM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 22 September 2090 06:56 AM - Saturday, 23 September 2090 06:58 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 23 September 2090 06:58 AM |
| 23SeptemberSaturday | Amavasya (till 6:04 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya 🔔Solar Eclipse — Partial • Visible locally — Start: 17:30 • End: 18:54 (23 Sep 2090) (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Bathukamma begins 🔔Engili Pula Bathukamma |
| 24SeptemberSunday | Shukla Pratipada (till 2:21 PM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 07:01 AM - 02:21 PM 🔔Sharad Navaratri Begins 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Ashwin Masarambh 🔔Navaratri Day 1 — ShailaputriShailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the Mountain King, and is considered a reincarnation of Goddess Sati. Depicted with two hands, she holds a trident in her right and a lotus in her left, while riding the bull Nandi. As the embodiment of the combined power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, she is worshipped for strength, health, and prosperity. |
| 25SeptemberMonday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 10:50 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 2 — BrahmachariniThe second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizing her ascetic life. According to mythology, she undertook severe penance to win Lord Shiva as her husband, demonstrating immense devotion and self-control. Devotees worship her for blessings of commitment and unwavering faith. |
| 26SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 7:41 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 3 — ChandraghantaWorshipped on the third day, Chandraghanta is the married form of Goddess Parvati. Her name means 'one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell,' as she adorned her forehead with a crescent moon after marrying Lord Shiva. She is depicted with ten hands holding various weapons, riding a tiger, and has her third eye always open, signifying her readiness to battle evil. She is a compassionate mother figure to her devotees, bestowing peace and courage. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 27SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Panchami (till (28th) 3:01 AM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 06:32 PM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha) 🔔Navaratri Day 4 — KushmandaAs the fourth form of Durga, Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe with her divine smile. Her name translates to 'the cosmic egg'. She is depicted with eight arms, holding weapons, a rosary, and jars of elixir and blood, while riding a tiger. It is believed that she possesses the power to reside within the core of the sun, giving it its brightness. Devotees worship her for good health, wealth, and strength. |
| 28SeptemberThursday | Shukla Shashthi (till (29th) 1:46 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 5 — SkandamataThe fifth form, Skandamata, is known as 'The Goddess of Fire' and her name means 'Mother of Skanda,' who is the war god Kartikeya. She is depicted with four arms, riding a lion, and holding the infant Skanda on her lap. The worship of Skandamata is considered twice blessed as it automatically includes the worship of her son, bringing grace from both deities. She symbolizes the nurturing and protective love of a mother. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 29SeptemberFriday | Shukla Saptami (till (30th) 1:18 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 6 — KatyayaniWorshipped on the sixth day, Katyayani is the warrior goddess form of Durga. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishasura. She is depicted riding a lion, wielding a sword and a lotus in her hands. As a symbol of courage and strength, she is worshipped by devotees seeking victory over personal challenges and the removal of negativity. |
| 30SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Ashtami (till (1st) 1:38 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Saddula Bathukamma 🔔Bathukamma ends 🔔Durga AshtamiAlso known as Maha Ashtami, this is one of the most significant days of Navaratri. On this day, the eighth form of Durga, **Mahagauri**, is worshipped, who represents peace and purity. It's believed that Goddess Chamunda appeared from Durga's forehead on this day to defeat demons. Rituals like Kanya Puja (worshipping young girls) and Astra Puja (worship of weapons) are commonly performed. 🔔Maha Ashtami 🔔Mahagauri 🔔Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins) |
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
2090 · September
Europe/London
