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 September 2009
Festival and vrata dates for San Jose in September 2009:
- Bhauma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 2009.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 1 September 2009.
- Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna)✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 2009.
- Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2009.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2009.
- Loka Pala Puja✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2009.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2009.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2009.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2009.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2009.
- Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ — Friday, 4 September 2009.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ — Friday, 4 September 2009.
- Pitru Paksha begins✓ — Friday, 4 September 2009.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 5 September 2009.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ — Sunday, 6 September 2009.
- Kajjali Vratam✓ — Sunday, 6 September 2009.
- Vishalakshi Yatra✓ — Sunday, 6 September 2009.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Monday, 7 September 2009.
- Maha Bharani✓ — Tuesday, 8 September 2009.
- Chandra Shashti✓ — Wednesday, 9 September 2009.
- Agastyarghyam✓ — Wednesday, 9 September 2009.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Thursday, 10 September 2009.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 11 September 2009.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ — Friday, 11 September 2009.
- Madhyashtami✓ — Friday, 11 September 2009.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ — Friday, 11 September 2009.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ — Friday, 11 September 2009.
- Kalashtami✓ — Friday, 11 September 2009.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Friday, 11 September 2009.
- Ahina Navami✓ — Saturday, 12 September 2009.
- Vyatipata Mahalayam✓ — Saturday, 12 September 2009.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Monday, 14 September 2009.
- Yati Mahalaya✓ — Tuesday, 15 September 2009.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 15 September 2009.
- Kanya Sankramana (10:54 AM) — Wednesday, 16 September 2009.
- Gajachchaya✓ — Wednesday, 16 September 2009.
- Kaliyugadi✓ — Wednesday, 16 September 2009. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Magha Trayodashi Shraddha✓ — Wednesday, 16 September 2009.
- Magha Shraddha✓ — Wednesday, 16 September 2009.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 16 September 2009.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 16 September 2009.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Thursday, 17 September 2009.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ — Thursday, 17 September 2009.
- Mahalaya Amavasya✓ — Thursday, 17 September 2009.
- Bathukamma begins✓ — Friday, 18 September 2009.
- Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ — Friday, 18 September 2009.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)06:58 AM — Saturday, 19 September 2009.
- Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ — Saturday, 19 September 2009.
- Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Saturday, 19 September 2009.
- Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ — Saturday, 19 September 2009. — 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…
- Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini✓ — Sunday, 20 September 2009. — 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✓ — Monday, 21 September 2009. — 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…
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Monday, 21 September 2009.
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 22 September 2009.
- Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ — Tuesday, 22 September 2009. — 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✓ — Wednesday, 23 September 2009. — 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 …
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 23 September 2009.
- Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ — Thursday, 24 September 2009. — 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…
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 25 September 2009.
- Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ — Friday, 25 September 2009. — 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 …
- Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ — Friday, 25 September 2009.
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 26 September 2009.
- Saddula Bathukamma✓ — Saturday, 26 September 2009.
- Bathukamma ends✓ — Saturday, 26 September 2009.
- Durga Ashtami✓ — Saturday, 26 September 2009. — Also known as Maha Ashtami, this is one of the most significant days of Navaratri. On this day, the eighth form of Durga, **Mahagauri**, is worshipped, who r…
- Maha Ashtami✓ — Saturday, 26 September 2009.
- Mahagauri✓ — Saturday, 26 September 2009.
- Maha Navami✓ — Saturday, 26 September 2009. — This is the great ninth day and the final day of worship. On Maha Navami, Durga is celebrated as Mahisasuramardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasu…
- Saraswati Puja / Ayudha Puja✓ — Saturday, 26 September 2009.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 27 September 2009.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ — Sunday, 27 September 2009. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Sunday, 27 September 2009.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 28 September 2009.
- Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 29 September 2009.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Tuesday, 29 September 2009.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 30 September 2009.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 30 September 2009.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 2009
| 01SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (2nd) 5:23 AM) 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 01 September 2009 06:42 AM - Wednesday, 02 September 2009 06:43 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 02 September 2009 06:43 AM |
| 02SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (3rd) 7:25 AM) 🔔Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna)✓ Completed |
| 03SeptemberThursday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 7:25 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Loka Pala Puja✓ Completed 🔔Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 04SeptemberFriday | Shukla Purnima (till 9:02 AM) 🔔Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Pitru Paksha begins✓ Completed |
| 05SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Pratipada (till 10:12 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 06SeptemberSunday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 10:54 AM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kajjali Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra✓ Completed |
| 07SeptemberMonday | Krishna Tritiya (till 11:10 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:05 PM✓ Completed |
| 08SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 10:59 AM) 🔔Maha Bharani✓ Completed |
| 09SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Panchami (till 10:25 AM) 🔔Chandra Shashti✓ Completed 🔔Agastyarghyam✓ Completed |
| 10SeptemberThursday | Krishna Shashthi (till 9:26 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 11SeptemberFriday | Krishna Saptami (till 8:05 AM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ Completed 🔔Madhyashtami✓ Completed 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 12SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Navami (till (13th) 4:15 AM) 🔔Ahina Navami✓ Completed 🔔Vyatipata Mahalayam✓ Completed |
| 14SeptemberMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 11:09 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 15 September 2009 06:54 AM - 10:15 AM✓ Completed |
| 15SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 8:18 PM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya✓ Completed 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 16SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 5:21 PM) 🔔Kanya Sankramana (10:54 AM) — Punyakala: 10:54 AM - 05:18 PM✓ Completed 🔔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 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 16 September 2009 06:54 AM - Thursday, 17 September 2009 06:55 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 17 September 2009 06:55 AM |
| 17SeptemberThursday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 2:27 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ Completed 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya✓ Completed |
| 18SeptemberFriday | Amavasya (till 11:44 AM) 🔔Bathukamma begins✓ Completed 🔔Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ Completed |
| 19SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till 9:21 AM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 06:58 AM - 09:21 AM✓ 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. |
| 20SeptemberSunday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 7:27 AM) 🔔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. |
| 21SeptemberMonday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (22nd) 5:39 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. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 22SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Panchami (till (23rd) 5:55 AM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔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. |
| 23SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Shashthi (till (24th) 6:58 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. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 24SeptemberThursday | Shukla Saptami (till (25th) 8:44 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. |
| 25SeptemberFriday | Shukla Saptami (till 8:44 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔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. 🔔Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ Completed |
| 26SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Ashtami (till 11:01 AM) 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 04:13 PM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha)✓ Completed 🔔Saddula Bathukamma✓ Completed 🔔Bathukamma ends✓ Completed 🔔Durga Ashtami✓ CompletedAlso known as Maha Ashtami, this is one of the most significant days of Navaratri. On this day, the eighth form of Durga, **Mahagauri**, is worshipped, who represents peace and purity. It's believed that Goddess Chamunda appeared from Durga's forehead on this day to defeat demons. Rituals like Kanya Puja (worshipping young girls) and Astra Puja (worship of weapons) are commonly performed. 🔔Maha Ashtami✓ Completed 🔔Mahagauri✓ Completed 🔔Maha Navami✓ CompletedThis is the great ninth day and the final day of worship. On Maha Navami, Durga is celebrated as Mahisasuramardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Devotees also worship Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Durga. Her name means 'giver of supernatural powers,' and she is believed to grant all perfections (`siddhis`) to her devotees. The day is marked by rituals like Kanya Puja, concluding the nine days of worship. 🔔Saraswati Puja / Ayudha Puja✓ Completed |
| 27SeptemberSunday | Shukla Navami (till 1:36 PM) 🔔Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ CompletedSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ Completed |
| 28SeptemberMonday | Shukla Dashami (till 4:12 PM) 🔔Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 29SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 6:36 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 30 September 2009 07:06 AM - 10:28 AM✓ Completed 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ Completed |
| 30SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 8:34 PM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 30 September 2009 07:06 AM - Thursday, 01 October 2009 10:01 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 01 October 2009 10:01 PM |
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
2009 · September
America/Los_Angeles
