Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Melbourne. 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 November 1929
Festival and vrata dates for Melbourne in November 1929:
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 1 November 1929. — The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 06:53 PM — Friday, 1 November 1929.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 November 1929.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 November 1929.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 November 1929.
- Kartika Masarambh✓ — Saturday, 2 November 1929.
- Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 10 November 1929.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 11 November 1929. — 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…
- Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 13 November 1929.
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 14 November 1929.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 14 November 1929.
- Guru Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 14 November 1929.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 14 November 1929.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ — Thursday, 14 November 1929.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 16 November 1929.
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 16 November 1929.
- Vrischika Sankramana (03:19 AM) — Saturday, 16 November 1929.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 16 November 1929.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Sunday, 17 November 1929.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 18 November 1929.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Monday, 18 November 1929.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 20 November 1929.
- Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 23 November 1929.
- Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ — Saturday, 23 November 1929.
- Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 27 November 1929.
- Guru Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 28 November 1929.
- Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 29 November 1929.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 29 November 1929.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
November 1929
| 01NovemberFriday | Amavasya (till 10:00 PM) 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedThe festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi. 🔔Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 06:53 PM - 07:17 PM✓ Completed Duration:24mins | Pradosha Kaal: 06:53 PM - 08:57 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 05:28 PM - 07:17 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 11:42 PM - 12:23 AM |
| 02NovemberSaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till 10:39 PM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartika Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 10NovemberSunday | Shukla Ashtami (till 1:11 PM) 🔔Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 11NovemberMonday | Shukla Navami (till 2:50 PM) 🔔Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ CompletedAs 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. |
| 13NovemberWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 4:07 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 14 November 1929 05:01 AM - 07:40 AM✓ Completed |
| 14NovemberThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 3:37 PM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Guru Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 14 November 1929 05:01 AM - Friday, 15 November 1929 02:25 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 15 November 1929 02:25 PM 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ Completed |
| 16NovemberSaturday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 12:35 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vrischika Sankramana (03:19 AM) — Punyakala: 04:59 AM - 11:23 AM✓ Completed 🔔Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 17NovemberSunday | Shukla Purnima (till 10:14 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 18NovemberMonday | Krishna Pratipada (till 7:30 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 20NovemberWednesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 10:28 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 10:48 PM✓ Completed |
| 23NovemberSaturday | Krishna Saptami (till 2:58 PM) 🔔Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ Completed |
| 27NovemberWednesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 11:09 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 28 November 1929 04:52 AM - 06:31 AM✓ Completed |
| 28NovemberThursday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 11:25 AM) 🔔Guru Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 29NovemberFriday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 12:08 PM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 29 November 1929 04:52 AM - Saturday, 30 November 1929 04:52 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 30 November 1929 04:52 AM |
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
Melbourne
1929 · November
Australia/Melbourne
