Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for New York. 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 October 1936
Festival and vrata dates for New York in October 1936:
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 1 October 1936.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ — Friday, 2 October 1936.
- Kajjali Vratam✓ — Friday, 2 October 1936.
- Vishalakshi Yatra✓ — Friday, 2 October 1936.
- Maha Bharani✓ — Friday, 2 October 1936.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Saturday, 3 October 1936.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Sunday, 4 October 1936.
- Chandra Shashti✓ — Monday, 5 October 1936.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Monday, 5 October 1936.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 6 October 1936.
- Ardrashtami✓ — Tuesday, 6 October 1936.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ — Wednesday, 7 October 1936.
- Madhyashtami✓ — Wednesday, 7 October 1936.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ — Wednesday, 7 October 1936.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 8 October 1936.
- Ahina Navami✓ — Thursday, 8 October 1936.
- Guru Pushya Yoga✓ — Thursday, 8 October 1936.
- Magha Shraddha✓ — Saturday, 10 October 1936.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Saturday, 10 October 1936.
- Yati Mahalaya✓ — Sunday, 11 October 1936.
- Gajachchaya✓ — Monday, 12 October 1936.
- Kaliyugadi✓ — Monday, 12 October 1936. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Soma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Monday, 12 October 1936.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ — Tuesday, 13 October 1936.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 13 October 1936.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 13 October 1936.
- Mahalaya Amavasya✓ — Wednesday, 14 October 1936.
- Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Thursday, 15 October 1936.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)06:09 AM — Friday, 16 October 1936.
- Tula Sankramana (07:53 AM) — Friday, 16 October 1936.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 1936.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 1936.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ — Sunday, 25 October 1936. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 1936.
- Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Monday, 26 October 1936.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 27 October 1936.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 27 October 1936.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 27 October 1936.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 31 October 1936.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Saturday, 31 October 1936.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 1936
| 01OctoberThursday | Krishna Pratipada (till 12:11 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 02OctoberFriday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 8:24 AM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kajjali Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra✓ Completed 🔔Maha Bharani✓ Completed |
| 03OctoberSaturday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (4th) 1:44 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 07:27 PM✓ Completed |
| 04OctoberSunday | Krishna Panchami (till 11:07 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 05OctoberMonday | Krishna Shashthi (till 9:08 PM) 🔔Chandra Shashti✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 06OctoberTuesday | Krishna Saptami (till 7:51 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Ardrashtami✓ Completed |
| 07OctoberWednesday | Krishna Ashtami (till 7:15 PM) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ Completed 🔔Madhyashtami✓ Completed 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ Completed |
| 08OctoberThursday | Krishna Navami (till 7:20 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ahina Navami✓ Completed 🔔Guru Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 10OctoberSaturday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 9:12 PM) 🔔Magha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 11 October 1936 06:02 AM - 10:14 AM✓ Completed |
| 11OctoberSunday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 10:48 PM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya✓ Completed |
| 12OctoberMonday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (13th) 12:44 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. 🔔Soma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 13OctoberTuesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (14th) 2:56 AM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 13 October 1936 06:05 AM - Wednesday, 14 October 1936 06:06 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 14 October 1936 06:06 AM |
| 14OctoberWednesday | Amavasya (till (15th) 5:20 AM) 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya✓ Completed |
| 15OctoberThursday | Shukla Pratipada (till (16th) 7:52 AM) 🔔Ashwin Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 16OctoberFriday | Shukla Pratipada (till 7:52 AM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 06:09 AM - 07:52 AM✓ Completed 🔔Tula Sankramana (07:53 AM) — Punyakala: 06:08 AM - 11:53 AM✓ Completed |
| 25OctoberSunday | Shukla Dashami (till 5:27 PM) 🔔Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ CompletedSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ Completed |
| 26OctoberMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 3:05 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 27 October 1936 06:20 AM - 07:47 AM✓ Completed |
| 27OctoberTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 12:06 PM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 27 October 1936 06:20 AM - Wednesday, 28 October 1936 08:38 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 28 October 1936 08:38 AM |
| 31OctoberSaturday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 5:32 PM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ 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
New York
1936 · October
America/New_York
