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 2097
Festival and vrata dates for Melbourne in November 2097:
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 1 November 2097. — Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 1 November 2097.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 2 November 2097.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 2 November 2097.
- Shani Trayodashi — Saturday, 2 November 2097.
- Darsha Shraddha — Sunday, 3 November 2097.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 3 November 2097.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 3 November 2097. — 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: 07:52 PM — Sunday, 3 November 2097.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 4 November 2097.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 4 November 2097.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 4 November 2097.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 4 November 2097.
- Somavati Amavasya — Monday, 4 November 2097.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 5 November 2097.
- Kartika Masarambh — Tuesday, 5 November 2097.
- Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 6 November 2097.
- Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 8 November 2097.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Friday, 8 November 2097.
- Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 10 November 2097.
- Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 10 November 2097.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Sunday, 10 November 2097.
- Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 12 November 2097.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 13 November 2097. — 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) — Wednesday, 13 November 2097.
- Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 13 November 2097.
- Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Saturday, 16 November 2097.
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 17 November 2097.
- Vrischika Sankramana (06:10 AM) — Sunday, 17 November 2097.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 17 November 2097.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 17 November 2097.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 17 November 2097.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi — Sunday, 17 November 2097.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 18 November 2097.
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 19 November 2097.
- Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 19 November 2097.
- Purnima Vrat — Tuesday, 19 November 2097.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Tuesday, 19 November 2097.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 20 November 2097.
- Krittika Vratam — Wednesday, 20 November 2097.
- Rohini Vratam — Thursday, 21 November 2097.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Friday, 22 November 2097.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga — Sunday, 24 November 2097.
- Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 26 November 2097.
- Kaal Bhairav Jayanti — Tuesday, 26 November 2097.
- Kalashtami — Tuesday, 26 November 2097.
- Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna) — Friday, 29 November 2097.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
November 2097
| 01NovemberFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 12:49 PM) 🔔Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils. |
| 02NovemberSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 12:29 PM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 02 November 2097 06:16 AM - Sunday, 03 November 2097 06:15 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 03 November 2097 06:15 AM 🔔Shani Trayodashi |
| 03NovemberSunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 12:35 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)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: 07:52 PM - 07:57 PM Duration:4mins | Pradosha Kaal: 07:52 PM - 09:57 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 06:05 PM - 07:57 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 12:42 AM - 01:24 AM |
| 04NovemberMonday | Amavasya (till 1:10 PM) 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Somavati Amavasya |
| 05NovemberTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 2:12 PM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kartika Masarambh |
| 06NovemberWednesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 3:43 PM) 🔔Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) |
| 08NovemberFriday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 7:57 PM) 🔔Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 10NovemberSunday | Shukla Shashthi (till (11th) 12:59 AM) 🔔Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 12NovemberTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till (13th) 5:20 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa) |
| 13NovemberWednesday | Shukla Navami (till (14th) 6:45 AM) 🔔Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)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 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) 🔔Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa) |
| 16NovemberSaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 7:23 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 17 November 2097 06:02 AM - 06:17 AM |
| 17NovemberSunday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 6:33 AM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Vrischika Sankramana (06:10 AM) — Punyakala: 06:02 AM - 06:10 AM 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 17 November 2097 06:02 AM - Monday, 18 November 2097 06:02 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 18 November 2097 06:02 AM 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi |
| 18NovemberMonday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (19th) 2:46 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa) |
| 19NovemberTuesday | Shukla Purnima (till (20th) 12:04 AM) 🔔Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 20NovemberWednesday | Krishna Pratipada (till 9:01 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 21NovemberThursday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 5:47 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 22NovemberFriday | Krishna Tritiya (till 2:31 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 11:19 PM |
| 24NovemberSunday | Krishna Panchami (till 8:29 AM) 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga |
| 26NovemberTuesday | Krishna Ashtami (till (27th) 2:28 AM) 🔔Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 🔔Kalashtami |
| 29NovemberFriday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (30th) 1:23 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 30 November 2097 07:33 AM - 12:10 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
Melbourne
2097 · November
Australia/Melbourne
