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 September 1946
Festival and vrata dates for New York in September 1946:
- Lalita Shashthi Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 1 September 1946.
- Surya Shashti✓ — Sunday, 1 September 1946.
- Skanda Darsanam✓ — Sunday, 1 September 1946.
- Amuktabharana Saptami✓ — Sunday, 1 September 1946.
- Champa Shashthi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 1 September 1946.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Monday, 2 September 1946.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 3 September 1946.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 3 September 1946.
- Nanda Devi Puja✓ — Tuesday, 3 September 1946.
- Jyesthashtami✓ — Tuesday, 3 September 1946.
- Putri Jyestha Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 3 September 1946.
- Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation; Durva nakshatra exception applies)✓ — Tuesday, 3 September 1946.
- Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 4 September 1946.
- Kedara Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 4 September 1946.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 5 September 1946.
- Ksheera Vratarambha✓ — Thursday, 5 September 1946.
- Smarta Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 6 September 1946.
- Parivartana Ekadashi✓ — Friday, 6 September 1946.
- Kata Danamu✓ — Friday, 6 September 1946.
- Sakra Dwadashi✓ — Saturday, 7 September 1946.
- Sakra Dhwajotthapana✓ — Saturday, 7 September 1946.
- Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam✓ — Saturday, 7 September 1946.
- Kalki Dwadashi✓ — Saturday, 7 September 1946.
- Vaishnava Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi — Saturday, 7 September 1946.
- Parivartana Ekadashi✓ — Saturday, 7 September 1946.
- Kata Danamu✓ — Saturday, 7 September 1946.
- Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 7 September 1946.
- Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 8 September 1946.
- Sravana Dwadashi✓ — Sunday, 8 September 1946.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 8 September 1946.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 8 September 1946.
- Sravana Dwadashi Parana✓ — Monday, 9 September 1946.
- Agastyarghyam✓ — Monday, 9 September 1946.
- Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 10 September 1946.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 10 September 1946.
- Loka Pala Puja✓ — Tuesday, 10 September 1946.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 10 September 1946.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 10 September 1946.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 10 September 1946.
- Pitru Paksha begins✓ — Wednesday, 11 September 1946.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 12 September 1946.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ — Friday, 13 September 1946.
- Kajjali Vratam✓ — Friday, 13 September 1946.
- Vishalakshi Yatra✓ — Friday, 13 September 1946.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Saturday, 14 September 1946.
- Chandra Shashti✓ — Sunday, 15 September 1946.
- Maha Bharani✓ — Sunday, 15 September 1946.
- Kanya Sankramana (10:28 AM) — Monday, 16 September 1946.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Monday, 16 September 1946.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ — Tuesday, 17 September 1946.
- Madhyashtami✓ — Tuesday, 17 September 1946.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 17 September 1946.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 17 September 1946.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 18 September 1946.
- Ardrashtami✓ — Wednesday, 18 September 1946.
- Ahina Navami✓ — Wednesday, 18 September 1946.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ — Wednesday, 18 September 1946.
- Vyatipata Mahalayam✓ — Wednesday, 18 September 1946.
- Yati Mahalaya✓ — Saturday, 21 September 1946.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Saturday, 21 September 1946.
- Gajachchaya✓ — Sunday, 22 September 1946.
- Kaliyugadi✓ — Sunday, 22 September 1946. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Magha Trayodashi Shraddha✓ — Sunday, 22 September 1946.
- Magha Shraddha✓ — Sunday, 22 September 1946.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 22 September 1946.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ — Monday, 23 September 1946.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Monday, 23 September 1946.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 23 September 1946.
- Mahalaya Amavasya✓ — Tuesday, 24 September 1946.
- Bathukamma begins✓ — Tuesday, 24 September 1946.
- Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ — Tuesday, 24 September 1946.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)06:47 AM — Wednesday, 25 September 1946.
- Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ — Wednesday, 25 September 1946.
- Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 25 September 1946.
- Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ — Wednesday, 25 September 1946. — Shailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the…
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 26 September 1946.
- Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini✓ — Thursday, 26 September 1946. — The second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizi…
- Navaratri Day 3 — Chandraghanta✓ — Friday, 27 September 1946. — Worshipped on the third day, Chandraghanta is the married form of Goddess Parvati. Her name means 'one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell,' as she adorne…
- Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ — Saturday, 28 September 1946. — As the fourth form of Durga, Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe with her divine smile. Her name translates to 'the cosmic egg'. She is depicted…
- Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata✓ — Sunday, 29 September 1946. — The fifth form, Skandamata, is known as 'The Goddess of Fire' and her name means 'Mother of Skanda,' who is the war god Kartikeya. She is depicted with four …
- Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ — Sunday, 29 September 1946. — Worshipped on the sixth day, Katyayani is the warrior goddess form of Durga. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishas…
- Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ — Monday, 30 September 1946. — Kalaratri is the seventh and most fearsome form of Goddess Durga. Her name combines 'Kala' (time/death) and 'Ratri' (night), and she embodies the power that …
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 1946
| 01SeptemberSunday | Shukla Shashthi (till 7:08 PM) 🔔Lalita Shashthi Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Surya Shashti✓ Completed 🔔Skanda Darsanam✓ Completed 🔔Amuktabharana Saptami✓ Completed 🔔Champa Shashthi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 02SeptemberMonday | Shukla Saptami (till 9:31 PM) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 03SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till (4th) 12:06 AM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Nanda Devi Puja✓ Completed 🔔Jyesthashtami✓ Completed 🔔Putri Jyestha Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation; Durva nakshatra exception applies)✓ Completed |
| 04SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Navami (till (5th) 2:35 AM) 🔔Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kedara Vratam✓ Completed |
| 05SeptemberThursday | Shukla Dashami (till (6th) 4:43 AM) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ksheera Vratarambha✓ Completed |
| 06SeptemberFriday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (7th) 6:18 AM) 🔔Smarta Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 07 September 1946 12:32 PM - 05:12 PM✓ Completed 🔔Parivartana Ekadashi✓ Completed 🔔Kata Danamu✓ Completed |
| 07SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (8th) 7:14 AM) 🔔Sakra Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Sakra Dhwajotthapana✓ Completed 🔔Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam✓ Completed 🔔Kalki Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Vaishnava Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi 🔔Parivartana Ekadashi✓ Completed 🔔Kata Danamu✓ Completed 🔔Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 08SeptemberSunday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 7:14 AM) 🔔Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sravana Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 08 September 1946 06:29 AM - Monday, 09 September 1946 07:27 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 09 September 1946 07:27 AM |
| 09SeptemberMonday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 7:27 AM) 🔔Sravana Dwadashi Parana✓ Completed 🔔Agastyarghyam✓ Completed |
| 10SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 7:01 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Loka Pala Puja✓ Completed 🔔Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 11SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Pratipada (till (12th) 4:29 AM) 🔔Pitru Paksha begins✓ Completed |
| 12SeptemberThursday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (13th) 2:38 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 13SeptemberFriday | Krishna Tritiya (till (14th) 12:33 AM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kajjali Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra✓ Completed |
| 14SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 10:21 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:56 PM✓ Completed |
| 15SeptemberSunday | Krishna Panchami (till 8:07 PM) 🔔Chandra Shashti✓ Completed 🔔Maha Bharani✓ Completed |
| 16SeptemberMonday | Krishna Shashthi (till 5:54 PM) 🔔Kanya Sankramana (10:28 AM) — Punyakala: 10:28 AM - 04:52 PM✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 17SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Saptami (till 3:46 PM) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ Completed 🔔Madhyashtami✓ Completed 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 18SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Ashtami (till 1:43 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ardrashtami✓ Completed 🔔Ahina Navami✓ Completed 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ Completed 🔔Vyatipata Mahalayam✓ Completed |
| 21SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 8:23 AM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 22 September 1946 06:43 AM - 06:58 AM✓ Completed |
| 22SeptemberSunday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 6:59 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. 🔔Magha Trayodashi Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Magha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 23SeptemberMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (24th) 5:05 AM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 23 September 1946 06:44 AM - Tuesday, 24 September 1946 06:45 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 24 September 1946 06:45 AM |
| 24SeptemberTuesday | Amavasya (till (25th) 4:45 AM) 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya✓ Completed 🔔Bathukamma begins✓ Completed 🔔Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ Completed |
| 25SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (26th) 4:56 AM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 06:47 AM - 06:49 PM✓ Completed 🔔Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ Completed 🔔Ashwin Masarambh✓ Completed 🔔Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ CompletedShailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the Mountain King, and is considered a reincarnation of Goddess Sati. Depicted with two hands, she holds a trident in her right and a lotus in her left, while riding the bull Nandi. As the embodiment of the combined power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, she is worshipped for strength, health, and prosperity. |
| 26SeptemberThursday | Shukla Dvitiya (till (27th) 5:43 AM) 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 03:45 PM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha)✓ Completed 🔔Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini✓ CompletedThe second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizing her ascetic life. According to mythology, she undertook severe penance to win Lord Shiva as her husband, demonstrating immense devotion and self-control. Devotees worship her for blessings of commitment and unwavering faith. |
| 27SeptemberFriday | Shukla Tritiya (till (28th) 7:06 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 3 — Chandraghanta✓ CompletedWorshipped on the third day, Chandraghanta is the married form of Goddess Parvati. Her name means 'one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell,' as she adorned her forehead with a crescent moon after marrying Lord Shiva. She is depicted with ten hands holding various weapons, riding a tiger, and has her third eye always open, signifying her readiness to battle evil. She is a compassionate mother figure to her devotees, bestowing peace and courage. |
| 28SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Tritiya (till 7:06 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ CompletedAs the fourth form of Durga, Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe with her divine smile. Her name translates to 'the cosmic egg'. She is depicted with eight arms, holding weapons, a rosary, and jars of elixir and blood, while riding a tiger. It is believed that she possesses the power to reside within the core of the sun, giving it its brightness. Devotees worship her for good health, wealth, and strength. |
| 29SeptemberSunday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 8:02 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata✓ CompletedThe fifth form, Skandamata, is known as 'The Goddess of Fire' and her name means 'Mother of Skanda,' who is the war god Kartikeya. She is depicted with four arms, riding a lion, and holding the infant Skanda on her lap. The worship of Skandamata is considered twice blessed as it automatically includes the worship of her son, bringing grace from both deities. She symbolizes the nurturing and protective love of a mother. |
| 29SeptemberSunday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 8:02 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ CompletedWorshipped on the sixth day, Katyayani is the warrior goddess form of Durga. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishasura. She is depicted riding a lion, wielding a sword and a lotus in her hands. As a symbol of courage and strength, she is worshipped by devotees seeking victory over personal challenges and the removal of negativity. |
| 30SeptemberMonday | Shukla Panchami (till 10:24 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ CompletedKalaratri is the seventh and most fearsome form of Goddess Durga. Her name combines 'Kala' (time/death) and 'Ratri' (night), and she embodies the power that ends darkness and ignorance. Despite her intimidating appearance, she is also known as Shubankari (auspicious), as she makes her devotees fearless. Her vehicle is a donkey, and she is worshipped as the destroyer of all evil spirits. |
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
1946 · September
America/New_York
