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.
Find Festivals by Month
Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in February 2022
Festival and vrata dates for Melbourne in February 2022:
- Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 1 February 2022.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Tuesday, 1 February 2022.
- Magha Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 2 February 2022.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Friday, 4 February 2022.
- Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 6 February 2022. — Celebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Sunday, 6 February 2022.
- Ratha Saptami (Magha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 8 February 2022.
- Bhishma Ashtami (Magha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 9 February 2022.
- Masik Durgashtami (Magha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 9 February 2022.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 9 February 2022.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Thursday, 10 February 2022.
- Sarvesham Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla)✓ Completed — Saturday, 12 February 2022.
- Kumbha Sankramana (08:58 AM) — Sunday, 13 February 2022.
- Soma Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 14 February 2022.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 14 February 2022.
- Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 15 February 2022.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Wednesday, 16 February 2022.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 16 February 2022.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 20 February 2022.
- Kalashtami✓ — Wednesday, 23 February 2022.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Sunday, 27 February 2022.
- Soma Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 28 February 2022.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
February 2022
| 01FebruaryTuesday | Amavasya (till 4:46 PM) 🔔Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 02FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 2:01 PM) 🔔Magha Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 04FebruaryFriday | Shukla Tritiya (till 10:08 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 06FebruarySunday | Shukla Panchami (till 9:17 AM) 🔔Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa)✓ CompletedCelebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 08FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Saptami (till 11:46 AM) 🔔Ratha Saptami (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 09FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 2:01 PM) 🔔Bhishma Ashtami (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 10FebruaryThursday | Shukla Navami (till 4:38 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 12FebruarySaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 9:57 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 13 February 2022 06:51 AM - 11:11 AM✓ Completed |
| 13FebruarySunday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (14th) 12:12 AM) 🔔Kumbha Sankramana (08:58 AM) — Punyakala: 06:51 AM - 08:58 AM✓ Completed |
| 14FebruaryMonday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (15th) 1:58 AM) 🔔Soma Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 14 February 2022 06:52 AM - Tuesday, 15 February 2022 06:53 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 15 February 2022 06:53 AM |
| 15FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (16th) 3:13 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 16FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Purnima (till (17th) 3:56 AM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 20FebruarySunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (21st) 2:35 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 10:01 PM✓ Completed |
| 23FebruaryWednesday | Krishna Saptami (till 10:26 PM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 27FebruarySunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 1:43 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 28 February 2022 07:07 AM - 08:08 AM✓ Completed |
| 28FebruaryMonday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 11:13 AM) 🔔Soma Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ 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
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
2022 · February
Australia/Melbourne
