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 May 1972
Festival and vrata dates for Mississauga in May 1972:
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Monday, 1 May 1972.
- Kalashtami✓ — Friday, 5 May 1972.
- Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Adhika Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 8 May 1972. — Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service.
- Sarvesham Parama Ekadashi (Vaisakha (Adhika) Krishna)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 9 May 1972.
- Soumya Pradosham (Adhika Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 10 May 1972.
- Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 11 May 1972.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 11 May 1972.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Friday, 12 May 1972.
- Vrishabha Sankramana (12:26 AM) — Saturday, 13 May 1972.
- Vaishakha Masarambh✓ — Saturday, 13 May 1972.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Saturday, 13 May 1972.
- Parashurama Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 14 May 1972.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Sunday, 14 May 1972.
- Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 15 May 1972. — An immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments.
- Sade Teen Muhurat - Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 15 May 1972. — An immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Monday, 15 May 1972.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 17 May 1972.
- Guru Pushya Yoga✓ — Thursday, 18 May 1972.
- Masik Durgashtami (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 19 May 1972.
- Sita Navami (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 20 May 1972.
- Sarvesham Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 23 May 1972.
- Soumya Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 24 May 1972.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 24 May 1972.
- Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 25 May 1972.
- Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 26 May 1972.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Friday, 26 May 1972.
- Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 27 May 1972.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Saturday, 27 May 1972.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 31 May 1972.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
May 1972
| 01MayMonday | Krishna Tritiya (till 3:39 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 11:37 PM✓ Completed |
| 05MayFriday | Krishna Saptami (till 8:31 PM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 08MayMonday | Krishna Dashami (till 5:09 PM) 🔔Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Adhika Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedCommemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service. |
| 09MayTuesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 2:34 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Parama Ekadashi (Vaisakha (Adhika) Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 10 May 1972 06:04 AM - 07:24 AM✓ Completed |
| 10MayWednesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 11:25 AM) 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Adhika Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 11MayThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 7:51 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 11 May 1972 06:03 AM - Friday, 12 May 1972 06:01 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 12 May 1972 06:01 AM |
| 12MayFriday | Amavasya (till (13th) 12:07 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 13MaySaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till 8:21 PM) 🔔Vrishabha Sankramana (12:26 AM) — Punyakala: 02:05 PM - 08:29 PM✓ Completed 🔔Vaishakha Masarambh✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 14MaySunday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 4:53 PM) 🔔Parashurama Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 15MayMonday | Shukla Tritiya (till 1:53 PM) 🔔Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedAn immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments. 🔔Sade Teen Muhurat - Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ CompletedAn immensely auspicious day believed to bring everlasting prosperity, ideal for starting new ventures and making investments. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 17MayWednesday | Shukla Panchami (till 9:52 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 18MayThursday | Shukla Shashthi (till 9:01 AM) 🔔Guru Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 19MayFriday | Shukla Saptami (till 8:59 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 20MaySaturday | Shukla Ashtami (till 9:43 AM) 🔔Sita Navami (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 23MayTuesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 3:09 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 24 May 1972 05:50 AM - 08:45 AM✓ Completed |
| 24MayWednesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 5:31 PM) 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 24 May 1972 05:50 AM - Thursday, 25 May 1972 07:56 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 25 May 1972 07:56 PM |
| 25MayThursday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 7:56 PM) 🔔Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 26MayFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 10:16 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 27MaySaturday | Shukla Purnima (till (28th) 12:27 AM) 🔔Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed |
| 31MayWednesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (1st) 6:22 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 11:55 PM✓ 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
1972 · May
America/Toronto
