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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Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in March 2041
Festival and vrata dates for Melbourne in March 2041:
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Friday, 1 March 2041. — A solemn festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with fasting and night-long vigils to honor the overcoming of darkness and ignorance.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 1 March 2041.
- Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa) — Saturday, 2 March 2041.
- Darsha Shraddha — Saturday, 2 March 2041.
- Durmati Samvatsar — Sunday, 3 March 2041.
- Ugadi (Beginning of Chaitra Month) / Sade Teen Muhurat (Phalguna Maasa) — Sunday, 3 March 2041. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Gudi Padwa (Phalguna Maasa) — Sunday, 3 March 2041. — The traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity.
- Sade Teen Muhurat - Gudi Padwa — Sunday, 3 March 2041. — The traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity.
- Vasantha Navaratri Begins (Phalguna Maasa) — Sunday, 3 March 2041.
- Sri Rama Navaratri Begins (Phalguna Maasa) — Sunday, 3 March 2041.
- Phalguna Masarambh — Sunday, 3 March 2041.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Wednesday, 6 March 2041.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Thursday, 7 March 2041.
- Krittika Vratam — Friday, 8 March 2041.
- Rohini Vratam — Saturday, 9 March 2041.
- Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa) — Sunday, 10 March 2041.
- Rama Navami (Phalguna Maasa) — Tuesday, 12 March 2041.
- Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla) — Wednesday, 13 March 2041.
- Guru Pushya Yoga — Thursday, 14 March 2041.
- Meena Sankramana (02:45 AM) — Friday, 15 March 2041.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa) — Friday, 15 March 2041.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 15 March 2041.
- Purnima Vrat — Sunday, 17 March 2041.
- Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Sunday, 17 March 2041. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Sunday, 17 March 2041.
- Holi (Phalguna Maasa) — Monday, 18 March 2041. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Thursday, 21 March 2041.
- Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa) — Friday, 22 March 2041.
- Kalashtami — Monday, 25 March 2041.
- Sheetala Ashtami (Phalguna Maasa) — Tuesday, 26 March 2041.
- Sarvesham Papamochani Ekadashi (Phalguna Krishna) — Thursday, 28 March 2041.
- Masik Shivaratri (Phalguna Maasa) — Saturday, 30 March 2041.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 30 March 2041.
- Shani Trayodashi — Saturday, 30 March 2041.
- Darsha Shraddha — Sunday, 31 March 2041.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
March 2041
| 01MarchFriday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 10:10 AM) 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 07:55 PM - 10:10 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 01:10 AM - 01:55 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 02 March 2041 07:09 AM - 07:54 PM 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 01 March 2041 07:08 AM - Saturday, 02 March 2041 07:09 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 02 March 2041 07:09 AM |
| 02MarchSaturday | Amavasya (till (3rd) 2:39 AM) 🔔Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 03MarchSunday | Shukla Pratipada (till 11:04 PM) 🔔Durmati Samvatsar 🔔Ugadi (Beginning of Chaitra Month) / Sade Teen Muhurat (Phalguna Maasa)The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life. 🔔Gudi Padwa (Phalguna Maasa)The traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity. 🔔Sade Teen Muhurat - Gudi PadwaThe traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity. 🔔Vasantha Navaratri Begins (Phalguna Maasa) 🔔Sri Rama Navaratri Begins (Phalguna Maasa) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh |
| 06MarchWednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 3:16 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 07MarchThursday | Shukla Panchami (till 2:06 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 08MarchFriday | Shukla Shashthi (till 1:47 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 09MarchSaturday | Shukla Saptami (till 2:18 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 10MarchSunday | Shukla Ashtami (till 3:34 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa) |
| 12MarchTuesday | Shukla Dashami (till 7:41 PM) 🔔Rama Navami (Phalguna Maasa) |
| 13MarchWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 10:10 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 14 March 2041 07:21 AM - 11:41 AM |
| 14MarchThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (15th) 12:42 AM) 🔔Guru Pushya Yoga |
| 15MarchFriday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (16th) 3:08 AM) 🔔Meena Sankramana (02:45 AM) — Punyakala: 07:22 AM - 01:46 PM 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 15 March 2041 07:22 AM - Saturday, 16 March 2041 07:23 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 16 March 2041 07:23 AM |
| 17MarchSunday | Shukla Purnima (till (18th) 7:19 AM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Auspicious Time for Holika Dahan: 19:31 - 21:54The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 18MarchMonday | Krishna Pratipada (till (19th) 8:58 AM) 🔔Holi (Phalguna Maasa)The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. |
| 21MarchThursday | Krishna Tritiya (till 11:11 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:11 PM |
| 22MarchFriday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 11:41 AM) 🔔Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa) |
| 25MarchMonday | Krishna Saptami (till 10:14 AM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 26MarchTuesday | Krishna Ashtami (till 8:41 AM) 🔔Sheetala Ashtami (Phalguna Maasa) |
| 28MarchThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (29th) 1:09 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Papamochani Ekadashi (Phalguna Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 29 March 2041 07:35 AM - 11:11 AM |
| 30MarchSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 6:43 PM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 30 March 2041 07:36 AM - Sunday, 31 March 2041 07:37 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 31 March 2041 07:37 AM 🔔Shani Trayodashi |
| 31MarchSunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 3:30 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
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
2041 · March
Australia/Melbourne
