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 June 2044
Festival and vrata dates for Melbourne in June 2044:
- Aranyaka Gauri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Wednesday, 1 June 2044. — 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, 1 June 2044.
- Shukla Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Friday, 3 June 2044. — 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, 3 June 2044.
- Brahmani Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Saturday, 4 June 2044. — 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, 5 June 2044. — 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, 5 June 2044. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Sarvesham Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Shukla) — Monday, 6 June 2044. — Nirjala Ekadashi is the strict waterless fast of Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi. Devotees observe it with great discipline and traditionally donate water-filled po…
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 7 June 2044.
- Soumya Pradosham (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Wednesday, 8 June 2044.
- Savitri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Friday, 10 June 2044. — Savitri Vratam on Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with Purvaviddha preference (Vrata Chudamani). Married women honour Savitri and Satyavan and pray for saubhagy…
- Tila Patra Dana (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Friday, 10 June 2044. — 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) — Friday, 10 June 2044. — Ceremonial bathing festival of Lord Jagannath celebrated on Jyeshtha Purnima, marking the start of Jagannath-related festivities.
- Purnima Vrat — Friday, 10 June 2044.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Friday, 10 June 2044.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 14 June 2044.
- Mithuna Sankramana (08:04 AM) — Wednesday, 15 June 2044.
- Kalashtami — Saturday, 18 June 2044.
- Trilochana Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Sunday, 19 June 2044. — Trilochana Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Krishna Ashtami with Paraviddha preference. Devotees worship Lord Shiva, and when Ashtami is joined with Navami it is…
- Smarta Yogini Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Krishna) — Tuesday, 21 June 2044.
- Vaishnava Yogini Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Krishna) — Wednesday, 22 June 2044.
- Guru Pradosham (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Thursday, 23 June 2044.
- Krittika Vratam — Thursday, 23 June 2044.
- Masik Shivaratri (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Friday, 24 June 2044.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 24 June 2044.
- Rohini Vratam — Friday, 24 June 2044.
- Darsha Shraddha — Saturday, 25 June 2044.
- Ashadha Masarambh — Sunday, 26 June 2044.
- Jagannath Rathotsavam / Ratha Yatra (Ashadha Maasa) — Monday, 27 June 2044. — Rathotsavam is observed on Ashadha Shukla Dvitiya with Purvaviddha preference. Pushyami Nakshatra is especially auspicious but is not mandatory.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Tuesday, 28 June 2044.
- Skanda Panchami (Ashadha Maasa) — Thursday, 30 June 2044. — Skanda Panchami follows the Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Panchami, choosing Panchami joined with Sashti.
- Kumara Sashti (Ashadha Maasa) — Thursday, 30 June 2044. — Kumara Sashti follows the Purvaviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Sashti, choosing Sashti joined with Panchami.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Thursday, 30 June 2044.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
June 2044
| 01JuneWednesday | Shukla Shashthi (till 6:27 PM) 🔔Aranyaka Gauri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)Aranyaka 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 |
| 03JuneFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till 4:16 PM) 🔔Shukla Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)Shukla 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) |
| 04JuneSaturday | Shukla Navami (till 4:11 PM) 🔔Brahmani Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)Brahmani 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. |
| 05JuneSunday | Shukla Dashami (till 4:43 PM) 🔔Dasha Papa Hara Dashami (Jyeshtha Maasa)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 ten kinds of sins through Ganga snana, dana, japa and worship. 🔔Ganga Dussehra (Jyeshtha Maasa)Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. |
| 06JuneMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 5:46 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 07 June 2044 07:35 AM - 10:29 AM |
| 07JuneTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 7:13 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 07 June 2044 07:35 AM - Wednesday, 08 June 2044 09:00 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 08 June 2044 09:00 PM |
| 08JuneWednesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 9:00 PM) |
| 10JuneFriday | Shukla Purnima (till (11th) 1:16 AM) 🔔Savitri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)Savitri 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. 🔔Tila Patra Dana (Jyeshtha Maasa)Tila 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)Ceremonial bathing festival of Lord Jagannath celebrated on Jyeshtha Purnima, marking the start of Jagannath-related festivities. 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 14JuneTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 8:23 AM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:16 PM |
| 15JuneWednesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 10:37 AM) 🔔Mithuna Sankramana (08:04 AM) — Punyakala: 08:04 AM - 02:28 PM |
| 18JuneSaturday | Krishna Saptami (till 2:50 PM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 19JuneSunday | Krishna Ashtami (till 2:57 PM) 🔔Trilochana Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)Trilochana 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. |
| 21JuneTuesday | Krishna Dashami (till 12:44 PM) 🔔Smarta Yogini Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 22 June 2044 03:44 PM - 03:59 PM |
| 22JuneWednesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 10:28 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Yogini Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 23 June 2044 07:41 AM - 07:56 AM |
| 23JuneThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (24th) 4:06 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 24JuneFriday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (25th) 12:20 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 24 June 2044 07:41 AM - Saturday, 25 June 2044 07:41 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 25 June 2044 07:41 AM 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 25JuneSaturday | Amavasya (till 8:24 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 26JuneSunday | Shukla Pratipada (till 4:30 PM) 🔔Ashadha Masarambh |
| 27JuneMonday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 12:49 PM) 🔔Jagannath Rathotsavam / Ratha Yatra (Ashadha Maasa)Rathotsavam is observed on Ashadha Shukla Dvitiya with Purvaviddha preference. Pushyami Nakshatra is especially auspicious but is not mandatory. |
| 28JuneTuesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 9:31 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 30JuneThursday | Shukla Shashthi (till (1st) 3:21 AM) 🔔Skanda Panchami (Ashadha Maasa)Skanda Panchami follows the Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Panchami, choosing Panchami joined with Sashti. 🔔Kumara Sashti (Ashadha Maasa)Kumara Sashti follows the Purvaviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Sashti, choosing Sashti joined with Panchami. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
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
2044 · June
Australia/Melbourne
