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 1947
Festival and vrata dates for Melbourne in November 1947:
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 1 November 1947.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Saturday, 1 November 1947.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 2 November 1947. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 2 November 1947.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 2 November 1947. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 6 November 1947.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 6 November 1947.
- Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Sunday, 9 November 1947.
- Soma Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 10 November 1947.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 11 November 1947.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 11 November 1947.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 12 November 1947.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 12 November 1947. — The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 13 November 1947.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 13 November 1947.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 14 November 1947.
- Kartika Masarambh✓ — Friday, 14 November 1947.
- Vrischika Sankramana (06:10 PM) — Sunday, 16 November 1947.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 22 November 1947. — 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…
- Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 22 November 1947.
- Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Monday, 24 November 1947.
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 25 November 1947.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 25 November 1947.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 25 November 1947.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ — Tuesday, 25 November 1947.
- Soumya Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 26 November 1947.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 27 November 1947.
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 27 November 1947.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 27 November 1947.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Friday, 28 November 1947.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 29 November 1947.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Saturday, 29 November 1947.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
November 1947
| 01NovemberSaturday | Krishna Tritiya (till (2nd) 1:03 AM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 02NovemberSunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 10:54 PM) 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 10:42 PM✓ Completed 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 10:42 PM✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. |
| 06NovemberThursday | Krishna Ashtami (till 2:00 PM) 🔔Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 09NovemberSunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 8:39 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 10 November 1947 05:04 AM - 05:39 AM✓ Completed |
| 10NovemberMonday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 7:23 AM) 🔔Soma Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 11NovemberTuesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 6:30 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 11 November 1947 05:04 AM - Wednesday, 12 November 1947 05:03 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 12 November 1947 05:03 AM |
| 12NovemberWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 6:01 AM) 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal Muhurta: 19:05 - 21:04 / Nishita Kaal Muhurta: 23:43 - 00:23✓ CompletedThe festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi. |
| 13NovemberThursday | Amavasya (till 6:00 AM) 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 14NovemberFriday | Shukla Pratipada (till 6:31 AM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartika Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 16NovemberSunday | Shukla Tritiya (till 9:08 AM) 🔔Vrischika Sankramana (06:10 PM) — Punyakala: 11:46 AM - 06:10 PM✓ Completed |
| 22NovemberSaturday | Shukla Navami (till 10:33 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. 🔔Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 24NovemberMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (25th) 12:05 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 25 November 1947 06:00 AM - 10:26 AM✓ Completed |
| 25NovemberTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 11:45 PM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 25 November 1947 04:54 AM - Wednesday, 26 November 1947 10:41 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 26 November 1947 10:41 PM 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ Completed |
| 26NovemberWednesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 10:41 PM) 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 27NovemberThursday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 8:58 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 28NovemberFriday | Shukla Purnima (till 6:45 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 29NovemberSaturday | Krishna Pratipada (till 4:07 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
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
1947 · November
Australia/Melbourne
