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 September 1992
Festival and vrata dates for Melbourne in September 1992:
- Rishi Panchami (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 1992.
- Lalita Shashthi Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 1992.
- Surya Shashti✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 1992.
- Skanda Darsanam✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 1992.
- Boudha Jayanti✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 1992.
- Amuktabharana Saptami✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 1992.
- Champa Shashthi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 1992.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 1992.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 3 September 1992.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 4 September 1992.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 4 September 1992.
- Radha Ashtami (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 4 September 1992.
- Nanda Devi Puja✓ — Friday, 4 September 1992.
- Jyesthashtami✓ — Friday, 4 September 1992.
- Putri Jyestha Vratam✓ — Friday, 4 September 1992.
- Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation; Durva nakshatra exception applies)✓ — Friday, 4 September 1992.
- Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 5 September 1992.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 5 September 1992.
- Kedara Vratam✓ — Saturday, 5 September 1992.
- Ksheera Vratarambha✓ — Sunday, 6 September 1992.
- Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi — Monday, 7 September 1992.
- Parivartana Ekadashi✓ — Monday, 7 September 1992.
- Kata Danamu✓ — Monday, 7 September 1992.
- Sakra Dwadashi✓ — Tuesday, 8 September 1992.
- Sakra Dhwajotthapana✓ — Tuesday, 8 September 1992.
- Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam✓ — Tuesday, 8 September 1992.
- Kalki Dwadashi✓ — Tuesday, 8 September 1992.
- Sravana Dwadashi✓ — Tuesday, 8 September 1992.
- Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 8 September 1992.
- Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 9 September 1992.
- Sravana Dwadashi Parana✓ — Wednesday, 9 September 1992.
- Agastyarghyam✓ — Wednesday, 9 September 1992.
- Soumya Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 9 September 1992.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 9 September 1992.
- Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 11 September 1992.
- Loka Pala Puja✓ — Friday, 11 September 1992.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 11 September 1992.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 11 September 1992.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 11 September 1992.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Friday, 11 September 1992.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Saturday, 12 September 1992.
- Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ — Saturday, 12 September 1992.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ — Saturday, 12 September 1992.
- Pitru Paksha begins✓ — Saturday, 12 September 1992.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 13 September 1992.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ — Monday, 14 September 1992.
- Kajjali Vratam✓ — Monday, 14 September 1992.
- Vishalakshi Yatra✓ — Monday, 14 September 1992.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 15 September 1992.
- Kanya Sankramana (07:27 PM) — Wednesday, 16 September 1992.
- Maha Bharani✓ — Wednesday, 16 September 1992.
- Chandra Shashti✓ — Thursday, 17 September 1992.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Friday, 18 September 1992.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 19 September 1992.
- Kalashtami✓ — Saturday, 19 September 1992.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Saturday, 19 September 1992.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ — Sunday, 20 September 1992.
- Madhyashtami✓ — Sunday, 20 September 1992.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ — Sunday, 20 September 1992.
- Ardrashtami✓ — Sunday, 20 September 1992.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ — Sunday, 20 September 1992.
- Ahina Navami✓ — Monday, 21 September 1992.
- Yati Mahalaya✓ — Wednesday, 23 September 1992.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 23 September 1992.
- Gajachchaya✓ — Thursday, 24 September 1992.
- Kaliyugadi✓ — Thursday, 24 September 1992. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Magha Trayodashi Shraddha✓ — Thursday, 24 September 1992.
- Magha Shraddha✓ — Thursday, 24 September 1992.
- Guru Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 24 September 1992.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ — Friday, 25 September 1992.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 25 September 1992.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 25 September 1992.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Saturday, 26 September 1992.
- Mahalaya Amavasya✓ — Saturday, 26 September 1992.
- Bathukamma begins✓ — Saturday, 26 September 1992.
- Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ — Saturday, 26 September 1992.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)06:07 AM — Sunday, 27 September 1992.
- Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ — Sunday, 27 September 1992.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 27 September 1992.
- Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Sunday, 27 September 1992.
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 27 September 1992.
- Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ — Sunday, 27 September 1992. — Shailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the…
- Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini✓ — Monday, 28 September 1992. — The second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizi…
- Navaratri Day 3 — Chandraghanta✓ — Tuesday, 29 September 1992. — Worshipped on the third day, Chandraghanta is the married form of Goddess Parvati. Her name means 'one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell,' as she adorne…
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Tuesday, 29 September 1992.
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 30 September 1992.
- Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ — Wednesday, 30 September 1992. — As the fourth form of Durga, Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe with her divine smile. Her name translates to 'the cosmic egg'. She is depicted…
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 1992
| 01SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Panchami (till 9:38 PM) 🔔Rishi Panchami (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 02SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Shashthi (till 8:36 PM) 🔔Lalita Shashthi Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Surya Shashti✓ Completed 🔔Skanda Darsanam✓ Completed 🔔Boudha Jayanti✓ Completed 🔔Amuktabharana Saptami✓ Completed 🔔Champa Shashthi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 03SeptemberThursday | Shukla Saptami (till 8:25 PM) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 04SeptemberFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till 9:03 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Radha Ashtami (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Nanda Devi Puja✓ Completed 🔔Jyesthashtami✓ Completed 🔔Putri Jyestha Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation; Durva nakshatra exception applies)✓ Completed |
| 05SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Navami (till 10:25 PM) 🔔Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kedara Vratam✓ Completed |
| 06SeptemberSunday | Shukla Dashami (till (7th) 12:21 AM) 🔔Ksheera Vratarambha✓ Completed |
| 07SeptemberMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (8th) 2:40 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi 🔔Parivartana Ekadashi✓ Completed 🔔Kata Danamu✓ Completed |
| 08SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (9th) 5:09 AM) 🔔Sakra Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Sakra Dhwajotthapana✓ Completed 🔔Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam✓ Completed 🔔Kalki Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Sravana Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 09SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (10th) 7:40 AM) 🔔Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sravana Dwadashi Parana✓ Completed 🔔Agastyarghyam✓ Completed 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 09 September 1992 06:34 AM - Thursday, 10 September 1992 07:40 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 10 September 1992 07:40 AM |
| 11SeptemberFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 10:04 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Loka Pala Puja✓ Completed 🔔Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 12SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Purnima (till 12:16 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Pitru Paksha begins✓ Completed |
| 13SeptemberSunday | Krishna Pratipada (till 2:14 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 14SeptemberMonday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 3:54 PM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kajjali Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra✓ Completed |
| 15SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 5:15 PM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:13 PM✓ Completed |
| 16SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 6:14 PM) 🔔Kanya Sankramana (07:27 PM) — Punyakala: 11:43 AM - 06:07 PM✓ Completed 🔔Maha Bharani✓ Completed |
| 17SeptemberThursday | Krishna Panchami (till 6:47 PM) 🔔Chandra Shashti✓ Completed |
| 18SeptemberFriday | Krishna Shashthi (till 6:51 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 19SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Saptami (till 6:21 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 20SeptemberSunday | Krishna Ashtami (till 5:15 PM) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ Completed 🔔Madhyashtami✓ Completed 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Ardrashtami✓ Completed 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ Completed |
| 21SeptemberMonday | Krishna Navami (till 3:33 PM) 🔔Ahina Navami✓ Completed |
| 23SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 10:27 AM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 24 September 1992 06:10 AM - 06:27 AM✓ Completed |
| 24SeptemberThursday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 7:15 AM) 🔔Gajachchaya✓ Completed 🔔Kaliyugadi✓ CompletedThe traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life. 🔔Magha Trayodashi Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Magha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Guru Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 25SeptemberFriday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (26th) 12:11 AM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 25 September 1992 06:09 AM - Saturday, 26 September 1992 06:07 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 26 September 1992 06:07 AM |
| 26SeptemberSaturday | Amavasya (till 8:40 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya✓ Completed 🔔Bathukamma begins✓ Completed 🔔Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ Completed |
| 27SeptemberSunday | Shukla Pratipada (till 5:24 PM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 06:07 AM - 05:24 PM✓ Completed 🔔Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ Completed 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ashwin Masarambh✓ Completed 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 12:47 AM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha)✓ Completed 🔔Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ CompletedShailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the Mountain King, and is considered a reincarnation of Goddess Sati. Depicted with two hands, she holds a trident in her right and a lotus in her left, while riding the bull Nandi. As the embodiment of the combined power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, she is worshipped for strength, health, and prosperity. |
| 28SeptemberMonday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 2:34 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini✓ CompletedThe second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizing her ascetic life. According to mythology, she undertook severe penance to win Lord Shiva as her husband, demonstrating immense devotion and self-control. Devotees worship her for blessings of commitment and unwavering faith. |
| 29SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 12:20 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 3 — Chandraghanta✓ CompletedWorshipped on the third day, Chandraghanta is the married form of Goddess Parvati. Her name means 'one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell,' as she adorned her forehead with a crescent moon after marrying Lord Shiva. She is depicted with ten hands holding various weapons, riding a tiger, and has her third eye always open, signifying her readiness to battle evil. She is a compassionate mother figure to her devotees, bestowing peace and courage. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 30SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 10:51 AM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ CompletedAs the fourth form of Durga, Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe with her divine smile. Her name translates to 'the cosmic egg'. She is depicted with eight arms, holding weapons, a rosary, and jars of elixir and blood, while riding a tiger. It is believed that she possesses the power to reside within the core of the sun, giving it its brightness. Devotees worship her for good health, wealth, and strength. |
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
1992 · September
Australia/Melbourne
