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 November 1968
Festival and vrata dates for New York in November 1968:
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 1 November 1968.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 1 November 1968.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 1 November 1968.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ — Friday, 1 November 1968.
- Shani Trayodashi Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 November 1968.
- Shani Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 2 November 1968.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 3 November 1968.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 3 November 1968.
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 4 November 1968.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 6 November 1968.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 6 November 1968.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Thursday, 7 November 1968.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Friday, 8 November 1968.
- Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 12 November 1968.
- Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ — Tuesday, 12 November 1968.
- Vrischika Sankramana (12:26 PM) — Friday, 15 November 1968.
- Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Saturday, 16 November 1968.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 17 November 1968.
- Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 18 November 1968.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 18 November 1968.
- Margashirsha Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 20 November 1968.
- Datta Navaratri Begins (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 25 November 1968.
- Gita Jayanti (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 30 November 1968.
- Sarvesham Mokshada Ekadashi (Margashirsha Shukla)✓ Completed — Saturday, 30 November 1968.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
November 1968
| 01NovemberFriday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 6:45 PM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 01 November 1968 06:26 AM - Saturday, 02 November 1968 07:56 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 02 November 1968 07:56 PM 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ Completed |
| 02NovemberSaturday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 7:56 PM) 🔔Shani Trayodashi Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shani Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 03NovemberSunday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 9:30 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 04NovemberMonday | Shukla Purnima (till 11:24 PM) 🔔Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 06NovemberWednesday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (7th) 3:58 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 07NovemberThursday | Krishna Tritiya (till (8th) 6:30 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 08NovemberFriday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (9th) 9:02 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 07:08 PM✓ Completed |
| 12NovemberTuesday | Krishna Saptami (till 3:16 PM) 🔔Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ Completed |
| 15NovemberFriday | Krishna Dashami (till 4:06 PM) 🔔Vrischika Sankramana (12:26 PM) — Punyakala: 06:43 AM - 12:26 PM✓ Completed |
| 16NovemberSaturday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 2:46 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 17 November 1968 06:45 AM - 08:14 AM✓ Completed |
| 17NovemberSunday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 12:40 PM) 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 18NovemberMonday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 9:55 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 18 November 1968 06:46 AM - Tuesday, 19 November 1968 06:47 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 19 November 1968 06:47 AM |
| 20NovemberWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 11:14 PM) 🔔Margashirsha Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 25NovemberMonday | Shukla Shashthi (till 8:04 AM) 🔔Datta Navaratri Begins (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 30NovemberSaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 9:04 AM) 🔔Gita Jayanti (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Mokshada Ekadashi (Margashirsha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 01 December 1968 07:01 AM - 08:00 AM✓ 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
1968 · November
America/New_York
