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 June 2024
Festival and vrata dates for Melbourne in June 2024:
- Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 2 June 2024. — Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service.
- Smarta Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Sunday, 2 June 2024.
- Vaishnava Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Monday, 3 June 2024.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 4 June 2024.
- Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 5 June 2024.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 5 June 2024.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 5 June 2024.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Thursday, 6 June 2024.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Thursday, 6 June 2024.
- Jyeshtha Masarambh✓ — Friday, 7 June 2024.
- Sopapadam (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 8 June 2024. — Sopapadam is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya when the tithi touches the first ghati of Kutapa Kala. It is included as a vrata nirnaya item because the ob…
- Rambha Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 9 June 2024. — Rambha Vratam is a Jyeshtha Shukla Tritiya vrata observed with Purvaviddha preference. Devotees worship Devi for beauty, prosperity, auspicious married life …
- Uma Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 10 June 2024. — Uma Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Chaturthi with Paraviddha preference. Women worship Goddess Uma for saubhagya, marital harmony and protection of fami…
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Monday, 10 June 2024.
- Aranyaka Gauri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 12 June 2024. — Aranyaka Gauri Vratam falls on Jyeshtha Shukla Shashti with Purvaviddha preference. It is dedicated to Goddess Gauri in the form of Vindhyavasini and is trad…
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 12 June 2024.
- Shukla Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 14 June 2024. — Shukla Devi Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami with Paraviddha preference. The vrata honours the bright, auspicious form of Devi and is performed fo…
- Masik Durgashtami (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 14 June 2024.
- Mithuna Sankramana (04:58 AM) — Saturday, 15 June 2024.
- Brahmani Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 15 June 2024. — Brahmani Devi Puja is a Jyeshtha Shukla Navami observance with Purvaviddha preference. The white-complexioned Goddess Brahmani is worshipped, and a milk-base…
- Dasha Papa Hara Dashami (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 16 June 2024. — Dasha Papa Hara Dashami, also known as Ganga Dashahara, is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami with Purvaviddha preference. It is revered for the removal of …
- Ganga Dussehra (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 16 June 2024. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Sarvesham Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Shukla)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 18 June 2024. — Nirjala Ekadashi is the strict waterless fast of Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi. Devotees observe it with great discipline and traditionally donate water-filled po…
- Soumya Pradosham (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 19 June 2024.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 19 June 2024.
- Savitri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 21 June 2024. — Savitri Vratam on Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with Purvaviddha preference (Vrata Chudamani). Married women honour Savitri and Satyavan and pray for saubhagy…
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Friday, 21 June 2024.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Friday, 21 June 2024.
- Tila Patra Dana (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 22 June 2024. — Tila Patra Dana is connected with Jyeshtha Purnima and is performed on the Purvaviddha Purnima day. Offering sesame and sacred vessels is considered meritori…
- Snana Yatra (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 22 June 2024. — Ceremonial bathing festival of Lord Jagannath celebrated on Jyeshtha Purnima, marking the start of Jagannath-related festivities.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 25 June 2024.
- Kalashtami✓ — Friday, 28 June 2024.
- Trilochana Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 29 June 2024. — Trilochana Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Krishna Ashtami with Paraviddha preference. Devotees worship Lord Shiva, and when Ashtami is joined with Navami it is…
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
June 2024
| 02JuneSunday | Krishna Dashami (till 9:35 AM) 🔔Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedCommemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service. 🔔Smarta Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 03 June 2024 12:36 PM - 04:39 PM✓ Completed |
| 03JuneMonday | Krishna Dvadashi (till (4th) 4:48 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 04 June 2024 07:33 AM - 07:48 AM✓ Completed |
| 04JuneTuesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (5th) 2:31 AM) 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 05JuneWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (6th) 12:25 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 07:33 AM - Thursday, 06 June 2024 07:34 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 06 June 2024 07:34 AM 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 06JuneThursday | Amavasya (till 10:37 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 07JuneFriday | Shukla Pratipada (till 9:15 PM) 🔔Jyeshtha Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 08JuneSaturday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 8:26 PM) 🔔Sopapadam (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedSopapadam is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya when the tithi touches the first ghati of Kutapa Kala. It is included as a vrata nirnaya item because the observance depends on the sacred daytime segment, not merely the sunrise tithi. |
| 09JuneSunday | Shukla Tritiya (till 8:14 PM) 🔔Rambha Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedRambha Vratam is a Jyeshtha Shukla Tritiya vrata observed with Purvaviddha preference. Devotees worship Devi for beauty, prosperity, auspicious married life and household wellbeing. |
| 10JuneMonday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 8:45 PM) 🔔Uma Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedUma Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Chaturthi with Paraviddha preference. Women worship Goddess Uma for saubhagya, marital harmony and protection of family dharma. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 12JuneWednesday | Shukla Shashthi (till 11:47 PM) 🔔Aranyaka Gauri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedAranyaka Gauri Vratam falls on Jyeshtha Shukla Shashti with Purvaviddha preference. It is dedicated to Goddess Gauri in the form of Vindhyavasini and is traditionally connected with protection, purity and divine grace. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 14JuneFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till (15th) 4:34 AM) 🔔Shukla Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedShukla Devi Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami with Paraviddha preference. The vrata honours the bright, auspicious form of Devi and is performed for blessings, purity and removal of obstacles. 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 15JuneSaturday | Shukla Navami (till (16th) 7:02 AM) 🔔Mithuna Sankramana (04:58 AM) — Punyakala: 07:38 AM - 02:02 PM✓ Completed 🔔Brahmani Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedBrahmani Devi Puja is a Jyeshtha Shukla Navami observance with Purvaviddha preference. The white-complexioned Goddess Brahmani is worshipped, and a milk-based fast or nakta bhojana is traditionally mentioned. |
| 16JuneSunday | Shukla Dashami (till (17th) 9:14 AM) 🔔Dasha Papa Hara Dashami (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedDasha Papa Hara Dashami, also known as Ganga Dashahara, is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami with Purvaviddha preference. It is revered for the removal of ten kinds of sins through Ganga snana, dana, japa and worship. 🔔Ganga Dussehra (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. |
| 18JuneTuesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 10:55 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 19 June 2024 07:40 AM - 08:44 AM✓ Completed |
| 19JuneWednesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 11:58 AM) 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 07:40 AM - Thursday, 20 June 2024 12:20 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 20 June 2024 12:20 PM |
| 21JuneFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 12:02 PM) 🔔Savitri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedSavitri Vratam on Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with Purvaviddha preference (Vrata Chudamani). Married women honour Savitri and Satyavan and pray for saubhagya, longevity of the husband and stability of family life. 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 22JuneSaturday | Shukla Purnima (till 11:07 AM) 🔔Tila Patra Dana (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedTila Patra Dana is connected with Jyeshtha Purnima and is performed on the Purvaviddha Purnima day. Offering sesame and sacred vessels is considered meritorious for punya and ancestral blessings. 🔔Snana Yatra (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedCeremonial bathing festival of Lord Jagannath celebrated on Jyeshtha Purnima, marking the start of Jagannath-related festivities. |
| 25JuneTuesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (26th) 3:41 AM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:38 PM✓ Completed |
| 28JuneFriday | Krishna Saptami (till 8:57 PM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 29JuneSaturday | Krishna Ashtami (till 6:50 PM) 🔔Trilochana Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedTrilochana Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Krishna Ashtami with Paraviddha preference. Devotees worship Lord Shiva, and when Ashtami is joined with Navami it is regarded as especially sacred for Ardhanarishwara worship. |
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
2024 · June
Australia/Melbourne
