Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for San Jose. 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 2014
Festival and vrata dates for San Jose in November 2014:
- Smarta Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Sunday, 2 November 2014.
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 3 November 2014.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 3 November 2014.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 3 November 2014.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ — Monday, 3 November 2014.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 4 November 2014.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 5 November 2014.
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 5 November 2014.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 5 November 2014.
- Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 5 November 2014.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 5 November 2014.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Thursday, 6 November 2014.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 7 November 2014.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Friday, 7 November 2014.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Saturday, 8 November 2014.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 9 November 2014.
- Kalashtami✓ — Thursday, 13 November 2014.
- Guru Pushya Yoga✓ — Thursday, 13 November 2014.
- Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 14 November 2014.
- Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ — Friday, 14 November 2014.
- Vrischika Sankramana (04:32 AM) — Sunday, 16 November 2014.
- Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Monday, 17 November 2014.
- Soumya Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 19 November 2014.
- Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 20 November 2014.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 20 November 2014.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Friday, 21 November 2014.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Tuesday, 25 November 2014.
- Vivah Panchami (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 26 November 2014.
- Subrahmanya Shashti (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 27 November 2014.
- Datta Navaratri Begins (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 27 November 2014.
- Champa Shashthi (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 27 November 2014.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Thursday, 27 November 2014.
- Masik Durgashtami (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 29 November 2014.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
November 2014
| 02NovemberSunday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 10:46 PM) 🔔Smarta Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 03 November 2014 06:38 AM - 10:05 AM✓ Completed |
| 03NovemberMonday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 8:24 PM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 03 November 2014 06:38 AM - Tuesday, 04 November 2014 06:08 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 04 November 2014 06:08 PM 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ Completed |
| 04NovemberTuesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 6:08 PM) 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 05NovemberWednesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 4:06 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 06NovemberThursday | Shukla Purnima (till 2:22 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed |
| 07NovemberFriday | Krishna Pratipada (till 1:05 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 08NovemberSaturday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 12:19 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 09NovemberSunday | Krishna Tritiya (till 12:10 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 07:21 PM✓ Completed |
| 13NovemberThursday | Krishna Saptami (till 6:00 PM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed 🔔Guru Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 14NovemberFriday | Krishna Ashtami (till 8:32 PM) 🔔Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ Completed |
| 16NovemberSunday | Krishna Dashami (till (17th) 1:26 AM) 🔔Vrischika Sankramana (04:32 AM) — Punyakala: 06:52 AM - 01:16 PM✓ Completed |
| 17NovemberMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (18th) 3:19 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 18 November 2014 09:39 AM - 02:23 PM✓ Completed |
| 19NovemberWednesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (20th) 5:15 AM) 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 20NovemberThursday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (21st) 5:12 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 20 November 2014 06:56 AM - Friday, 21 November 2014 06:57 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 21 November 2014 06:57 AM |
| 21NovemberFriday | Amavasya (till (22nd) 4:32 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 25NovemberTuesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 9:40 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 26NovemberWednesday | Shukla Panchami (till 7:28 PM) 🔔Vivah Panchami (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 27NovemberThursday | Shukla Shashthi (till 5:16 PM) 🔔Subrahmanya Shashti (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Datta Navaratri Begins (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Champa Shashthi (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 29NovemberSaturday | Shukla Ashtami (till 1:06 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ 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
San Jose
2014 · November
America/Los_Angeles
