Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Mississauga. 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 March 1973
Festival and vrata dates for Mississauga in March 1973:
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 2 March 1973.
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Friday, 2 March 1973. — 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, 2 March 1973.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Sunday, 4 March 1973.
- Phalguna Masarambh✓ — Monday, 5 March 1973.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Thursday, 8 March 1973.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Friday, 9 March 1973.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Saturday, 10 March 1973.
- Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 11 March 1973.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Sunday, 11 March 1973.
- Meena Sankramana (12:04 AM) — Tuesday, 13 March 1973.
- Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 14 March 1973.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 15 March 1973.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Friday, 16 March 1973.
- Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Saturday, 17 March 1973. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Saturday, 17 March 1973.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Sunday, 18 March 1973.
- Holi (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 18 March 1973. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Panguni Uthiram✓ — Sunday, 18 March 1973.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 21 March 1973.
- Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Friday, 23 March 1973.
- Sheetala Ashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Monday, 26 March 1973.
- Kalashtami✓ — Monday, 26 March 1973.
- Sarvesham Papamochani Ekadashi (Phalguna Krishna)✓ Completed — Friday, 30 March 1973.
- Shani Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 31 March 1973.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
March 1973
| 02MarchFriday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 8:03 PM) 🔔Bhrigu Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 08:03 PM - 08:38 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 12:04 AM - 12:56 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 03 March 1973 06:56 AM - 06:05 PM✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 02 March 1973 06:58 AM - Saturday, 03 March 1973 06:56 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 03 March 1973 06:56 AM |
| 04MarchSunday | Amavasya (till 7:07 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 05MarchMonday | Shukla Pratipada (till 5:49 PM) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 08MarchThursday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 11:58 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 09MarchFriday | Shukla Panchami (till 9:45 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 10MarchSaturday | Shukla Shashthi (till 7:34 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 11MarchSunday | Shukla Ashtami (till (12th) 3:26 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 13MarchTuesday | Shukla Dashami (till 11:49 PM) 🔔Meena Sankramana (12:04 AM) — Punyakala: 11:53 AM - 06:17 PM✓ Completed |
| 14MarchWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 10:15 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 15 March 1973 06:35 AM - 10:10 AM✓ Completed |
| 15MarchThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 8:53 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 15 March 1973 06:35 AM - Friday, 16 March 1973 07:46 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 16 March 1973 07:46 PM |
| 16MarchFriday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 7:46 PM) 🔔Bhrigu Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 17MarchSaturday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 6:58 PM) 🔔Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Dahan after 00:00✓ CompletedThe vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 18MarchSunday | Shukla Purnima (till 6:33 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Holi (Phalguna Maasa)✓ CompletedThe vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. 🔔Panguni Uthiram✓ Completed |
| 21MarchWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 8:23 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:38 PM✓ Completed |
| 23MarchFriday | Krishna Panchami (till (24th) 12:21 AM) 🔔Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 26MarchMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till (27th) 7:57 AM) 🔔Sheetala Ashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 30MarchFriday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 11:53 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Papamochani Ekadashi (Phalguna Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 31 March 1973 06:06 AM - 07:30 AM✓ Completed |
| 31MarchSaturday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 11:40 AM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed |
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
Mississauga
1973 · March
America/Toronto
