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 February 2029
Festival and vrata dates for San Jose in February 2029:
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Thursday, 1 February 2029.
- Kalashtami — Monday, 5 February 2029.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna) — Thursday, 8 February 2029.
- Shani Pradosham (Magha Maasa) — Saturday, 10 February 2029.
- Shani Trayodashi — Saturday, 10 February 2029.
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Sunday, 11 February 2029. — A solemn festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with fasting and night-long vigils to honor the overcoming of darkness and ignorance.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 11 February 2029.
- Kumbha Sankramana (08:59 AM) — Monday, 12 February 2029.
- Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa) — Monday, 12 February 2029.
- Darsha Shraddha — Monday, 12 February 2029.
- Somavati Amavasya — Monday, 12 February 2029.
- Phalguna Masarambh — Tuesday, 13 February 2029.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Friday, 16 February 2029.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Monday, 19 February 2029.
- Krittika Vratam — Tuesday, 20 February 2029.
- Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa) — Wednesday, 21 February 2029.
- Rohini Vratam — Thursday, 22 February 2029.
- Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla) — Saturday, 24 February 2029.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa) — Sunday, 25 February 2029.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 25 February 2029.
- Purnima Vrat — Tuesday, 27 February 2029.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Tuesday, 27 February 2029.
- Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Wednesday, 28 February 2029. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
February 2029
| 01FebruaryThursday | Krishna Tritiya (till 1:15 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:47 PM |
| 05FebruaryMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till (6th) 1:05 AM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 08FebruaryThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 11:04 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 09 February 2029 07:07 AM - 11:10 AM |
| 10FebruarySaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (11th) 12:00 AM) 🔔Shani Trayodashi |
| 11FebruarySunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (12th) 1:04 AM) 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 05:39 PM - 08:19 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 11:54 PM - 12:48 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 12 February 2029 07:03 AM - 05:40 PM 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 11 February 2029 07:04 AM - Monday, 12 February 2029 07:03 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 12 February 2029 07:03 AM |
| 12FebruaryMonday | Amavasya (till (13th) 2:31 AM) 🔔Kumbha Sankramana (08:59 AM) — Punyakala: 07:03 AM - 08:59 AM 🔔Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Somavati Amavasya |
| 13FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (14th) 4:19 AM) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh |
| 16FebruaryFriday | Shukla Tritiya (till 8:47 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 19FebruaryMonday | Shukla Shashthi (till 4:17 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 20FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Saptami (till 6:20 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 21FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 7:49 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa) |
| 22FebruaryThursday | Shukla Navami (till 8:36 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 24FebruarySaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 7:41 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 25 February 2029 06:47 AM - 09:35 AM |
| 25FebruarySunday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 5:59 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 25 February 2029 06:47 AM - Monday, 26 February 2029 03:35 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 26 February 2029 03:35 PM |
| 27FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 12:35 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 28FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Purnima (till 9:10 AM) 🔔Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Auspicious Time for Holika Dahan: 17:56 - 20:29The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. |
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
2029 · February
America/Los_Angeles
