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 February 2046
Festival and vrata dates for New York in February 2046:
- Sarvesham Shattila Ekadashi (Pushya Krishna) — Thursday, 1 February 2046.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Pausha Maasa) — Friday, 2 February 2046.
- Masik Shivaratri (Pausha Maasa) — Saturday, 3 February 2046.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 3 February 2046.
- Shani Trayodashi — Saturday, 3 February 2046.
- Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa) — Monday, 5 February 2046.
- Darsha Shraddha — Monday, 5 February 2046.
- Somavati Amavasya — Monday, 5 February 2046.
- Magha Masarambh — Tuesday, 6 February 2046.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Friday, 9 February 2046.
- Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa) — Saturday, 10 February 2046. — Celebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Sunday, 11 February 2046.
- Kumbha Sankramana (08:42 PM) — Monday, 12 February 2046.
- Ratha Saptami (Magha Maasa) — Tuesday, 13 February 2046.
- Bhishma Ashtami (Magha Maasa) — Tuesday, 13 February 2046.
- Masik Durgashtami (Magha Maasa) — Tuesday, 13 February 2046.
- Krittika Vratam — Wednesday, 14 February 2046.
- Rohini Vratam — Thursday, 15 February 2046.
- Smarta Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla) — Friday, 16 February 2046.
- Vaishnava Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla) — Saturday, 17 February 2046.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Magha Maasa) — Sunday, 18 February 2046.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 18 February 2046.
- Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa) — Monday, 19 February 2046.
- Purnima Vrat — Tuesday, 20 February 2046.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Tuesday, 20 February 2046.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Friday, 23 February 2046.
- Kalashtami — Monday, 26 February 2046.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
February 2046
| 01FebruaryThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 10:56 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Shattila Ekadashi (Pushya Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 02 February 2046 07:09 AM - 08:24 AM |
| 02FebruaryFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 12:08 PM) |
| 03FebruarySaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 1:47 PM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 03 February 2046 07:08 AM - Sunday, 04 February 2046 07:07 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 04 February 2046 07:07 AM 🔔Shani Trayodashi |
| 05FebruaryMonday | Amavasya (till 6:09 PM) 🔔Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Somavati Amavasya |
| 06FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 8:43 PM) 🔔Magha Masarambh |
| 09FebruaryFriday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (10th) 4:39 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 10FebruarySaturday | Shukla Panchami (till (11th) 6:55 AM) 🔔Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa)Celebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art. |
| 11FebruarySunday | Shukla Shashthi (till (12th) 8:45 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 12FebruaryMonday | Shukla Shashthi (till 8:45 AM) 🔔Kumbha Sankramana (08:42 PM) — Punyakala: 10:58 AM - 05:22 PM |
| 13FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Saptami (till 9:59 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Magha Maasa) |
| 14FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 10:30 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 15FebruaryThursday | Shukla Navami (till 10:15 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 16FebruaryFriday | Shukla Dashami (till 9:12 AM) 🔔Smarta Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 17 February 2046 12:47 PM - 01:02 PM |
| 17FebruarySaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 7:24 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 18 February 2046 06:50 AM - 07:05 AM |
| 18FebruarySunday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (19th) 1:53 AM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 18 February 2046 06:50 AM - Monday, 19 February 2046 06:48 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 19 February 2046 06:48 AM |
| 19FebruaryMonday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 10:26 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa) |
| 20FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Purnima (till 6:44 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 23FebruaryFriday | Krishna Tritiya (till 7:48 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:17 PM |
| 26FebruaryMonday | Krishna Saptami (till 11:34 PM) 🔔Kalashtami |
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
2046 · February
America/New_York
