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 March 2060
Festival and vrata dates for Melbourne in March 2060:
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Monday, 1 March 2060. — 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 — Monday, 1 March 2060.
- Darsha Shraddha — Tuesday, 2 March 2060.
- Phalguna Masarambh — Wednesday, 3 March 2060.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Saturday, 6 March 2060.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Sunday, 7 March 2060.
- Krittika Vratam — Monday, 8 March 2060.
- Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa) — Tuesday, 9 March 2060.
- Rohini Vratam — Tuesday, 9 March 2060.
- Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla) — Saturday, 13 March 2060.
- Meena Sankramana (11:43 PM) — Sunday, 14 March 2060.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa) — Sunday, 14 March 2060.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 14 March 2060.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Tuesday, 16 March 2060.
- Purnima Vrat — Wednesday, 17 March 2060.
- Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Wednesday, 17 March 2060. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Panguni Uthiram — Wednesday, 17 March 2060.
- Holi (Phalguna Maasa) — Thursday, 18 March 2060. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 21 March 2060.
- Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa) — Monday, 22 March 2060.
- Sheetala Ashtami (Phalguna Maasa) — Thursday, 25 March 2060.
- Kalashtami — Thursday, 25 March 2060.
- Sarvesham Papamochani Ekadashi (Phalguna Krishna) — Sunday, 28 March 2060.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa) — Tuesday, 30 March 2060.
- Masik Shivaratri (Phalguna Maasa) — Tuesday, 30 March 2060.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 30 March 2060.
- Darsha Shraddha — Wednesday, 31 March 2060.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
March 2060
| 01MarchMonday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 9:43 AM) 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 07:54 PM - 10:09 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 01:10 AM - 01:55 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 02 March 2060 07:10 AM - 07:53 PM 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 01 March 2060 07:09 AM - Tuesday, 02 March 2060 07:10 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 02 March 2060 07:10 AM |
| 02MarchTuesday | Amavasya (till (3rd) 3:11 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 03MarchWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 11:36 PM) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh |
| 06MarchSaturday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 1:33 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 07MarchSunday | Shukla Panchami (till 10:56 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 08MarchMonday | Shukla Shashthi (till 8:51 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 09MarchTuesday | Shukla Saptami (till 7:23 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 13MarchSaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 7:25 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 14 March 2060 07:21 AM - 07:41 AM |
| 14MarchSunday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 8:42 AM) 🔔Meena Sankramana (11:43 PM) — Punyakala: 01:11 PM - 07:35 PM 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 14 March 2060 07:21 AM - Monday, 15 March 2060 10:22 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 15 March 2060 10:22 AM |
| 16MarchTuesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 12:23 PM) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 17MarchWednesday | Shukla Purnima (till 2:41 PM) 🔔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. 🔔Panguni Uthiram |
| 18MarchThursday | Krishna Pratipada (till 5:12 PM) 🔔Holi (Phalguna Maasa)The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. |
| 21MarchSunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (22nd) 12:59 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:27 PM |
| 22MarchMonday | Krishna Panchami (till (23rd) 3:11 AM) 🔔Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa) |
| 25MarchThursday | Krishna Ashtami (till (26th) 6:10 AM) 🔔Sheetala Ashtami (Phalguna Maasa) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 28MarchSunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (29th) 2:05 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Papamochani Ekadashi (Phalguna Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 29 March 2060 07:35 AM - 11:31 AM |
| 30MarchTuesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 8:01 PM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 30 March 2060 07:36 AM - Wednesday, 31 March 2060 07:37 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 31 March 2060 07:37 AM |
| 31MarchWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 4:24 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
2060 · March
Australia/Melbourne
