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 2059
Festival and vrata dates for San Jose in September 2059:
- Shravana Somavara Vratam — Monday, 1 September 2059.
- Mangala Gauri Vratam — Tuesday, 2 September 2059.
- Sarvesham Aja Ekadashi (Shravana Krishna) — Tuesday, 2 September 2059.
- Soumya Pradosham (Shravana Maasa) — Wednesday, 3 September 2059.
- Masik Shivaratri (Shravana Maasa) — Thursday, 4 September 2059.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 4 September 2059.
- Pithori Vratam (Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 5 September 2059.
- Polala Amavasya (Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 5 September 2059.
- Rudra Savarni Manvadi (Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 5 September 2059.
- Darbha Sangrahanam (Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 5 September 2059.
- Darsha Shraddha — Friday, 5 September 2059.
- Kusha Grahanam (Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 5 September 2059.
- Saiva Mouna Vratam — Saturday, 6 September 2059.
- Mahatyama Vratam — Saturday, 6 September 2059.
- Bhadrapada Masarambh — Sunday, 7 September 2059.
- Kalki Jayanti — Monday, 8 September 2059.
- Samavedi Upakarma — Tuesday, 9 September 2059.
- Tamasa Manvadi — Tuesday, 9 September 2059.
- Shodashoma Vratam — Tuesday, 9 September 2059.
- Suvarna Gauri Vratam — Tuesday, 9 September 2059.
- Siva Chaturthi — Tuesday, 9 September 2059.
- Gauri Puja — Tuesday, 9 September 2059.
- Haritalika Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 9 September 2059.
- Agastyarghyam — Wednesday, 10 September 2059.
- Ganesh Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Maasa)Vinayaka Chavithi Puja Time: 11:50 AM — Wednesday, 10 September 2059. — A ten-day festival honoring the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, beginning with the installation of Ganesha idols.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Wednesday, 10 September 2059.
- Rishi Panchami (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Thursday, 11 September 2059.
- Lalita Shashthi Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 12 September 2059.
- Surya Shashti — Friday, 12 September 2059.
- Skanda Darsanam — Friday, 12 September 2059.
- Boudha Jayanti — Friday, 12 September 2059.
- Amuktabharana Saptami — Friday, 12 September 2059.
- Champa Shashthi (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 12 September 2059.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Friday, 12 September 2059.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 13 September 2059.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 14 September 2059.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 14 September 2059.
- Radha Ashtami (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 14 September 2059.
- Nanda Devi Puja — Sunday, 14 September 2059.
- Jyesthashtami — Sunday, 14 September 2059.
- Putri Jyestha Vratam — Sunday, 14 September 2059.
- Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation; Durva nakshatra exception applies) — Sunday, 14 September 2059.
- Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Monday, 15 September 2059.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Monday, 15 September 2059.
- Kedara Vratam — Monday, 15 September 2059.
- Ksheera Vratarambha — Tuesday, 16 September 2059.
- Kanya Sankramana (06:29 AM) — Wednesday, 17 September 2059.
- Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla) — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi — Wednesday, 17 September 2059.
- Parivartana Ekadashi — Wednesday, 17 September 2059.
- Kata Danamu — Wednesday, 17 September 2059.
- Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Thursday, 18 September 2059.
- Sakra Dwadashi — Thursday, 18 September 2059.
- Sakra Dhwajotthapana — Thursday, 18 September 2059.
- Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam — Thursday, 18 September 2059.
- Kalki Dwadashi — Thursday, 18 September 2059.
- Sravana Dwadashi — Thursday, 18 September 2059.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 18 September 2059.
- Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Thursday, 18 September 2059.
- Sravana Dwadashi Parana — Friday, 19 September 2059.
- Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 20 September 2059.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 20 September 2059.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 20 September 2059.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 20 September 2059.
- Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna) — Saturday, 20 September 2059.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Saturday, 20 September 2059.
- Uma Maheswara Vratam — Sunday, 21 September 2059.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam — Sunday, 21 September 2059.
- Pitru Paksha begins — Sunday, 21 September 2059.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Monday, 22 September 2059.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam — Tuesday, 23 September 2059.
- Kajjali Vratam — Tuesday, 23 September 2059.
- Vishalakshi Yatra — Tuesday, 23 September 2059.
- Maha Bharani — Wednesday, 24 September 2059.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 24 September 2059.
- Chandra Shashti — Thursday, 25 September 2059.
- Krittika Vratam — Thursday, 25 September 2059.
- Rohini Vratam — Friday, 26 September 2059.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam — Saturday, 27 September 2059.
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 27 September 2059.
- Kalashtami — Saturday, 27 September 2059.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi — Sunday, 28 September 2059.
- Madhyashtami — Sunday, 28 September 2059.
- Ardrashtami — Sunday, 28 September 2059.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam — Sunday, 28 September 2059.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Monday, 29 September 2059.
- Ahina Navami — Monday, 29 September 2059.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 2059
| 01SeptemberMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (2nd) 7:53 AM) 🔔Shravana Somavara Vratam |
| 02SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 7:53 AM) 🔔Mangala Gauri Vratam 🔔Sarvesham Aja Ekadashi (Shravana Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 03 September 2059 06:44 AM - 07:25 AM |
| 03SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 9:30 AM) |
| 04SeptemberThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 11:27 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 04 September 2059 06:44 AM - Friday, 05 September 2059 06:45 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 05 September 2059 06:45 AM |
| 05SeptemberFriday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 1:38 PM) 🔔Pithori Vratam (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Polala Amavasya (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Rudra Savarni Manvadi (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Darbha Sangrahanam (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Kusha Grahanam (Shravana Maasa) |
| 06SeptemberSaturday | Amavasya (till 4:01 PM) 🔔Saiva Mouna Vratam 🔔Mahatyama Vratam |
| 07SeptemberSunday | Shukla Pratipada (till 6:30 PM) 🔔Bhadrapada Masarambh |
| 08SeptemberMonday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 9:01 PM) 🔔Kalki Jayanti |
| 09SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 11:28 PM) 🔔Samavedi Upakarma 🔔Tamasa Manvadi 🔔Shodashoma Vratam 🔔Suvarna Gauri Vratam 🔔Siva Chaturthi 🔔Gauri Puja 🔔Haritalika Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 10SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (11th) 1:43 AM) 🔔Agastyarghyam 🔔Ganesh Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Maasa) Vinayaka Chavithi Puja Time: 11:50 AM - 12:39 PM; 01:30 PM - 02:18 PM Madhyahna Kala: 11:49 AM - 2:18 PM Durmuhurtam: 12:39 PM - 1:29 PM 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 11SeptemberThursday | Shukla Panchami (till (12th) 3:36 AM) 🔔Rishi Panchami (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 12SeptemberFriday | Shukla Shashthi (till (13th) 4:58 AM) 🔔Lalita Shashthi Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Surya Shashti 🔔Skanda Darsanam 🔔Boudha Jayanti 🔔Amuktabharana Saptami 🔔Champa Shashthi (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 13SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Saptami (till (14th) 5:40 AM) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 14SeptemberSunday | Shukla Ashtami (till (15th) 5:36 AM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Radha Ashtami (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Nanda Devi Puja 🔔Jyesthashtami 🔔Putri Jyestha Vratam 🔔Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation; Durva nakshatra exception applies) |
| 15SeptemberMonday | Shukla Navami (till (16th) 4:43 AM) 🔔Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Kedara Vratam |
| 16SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Dashami (till (17th) 3:01 AM) 🔔Ksheera Vratarambha |
| 17SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (18th) 12:35 AM) 🔔Kanya Sankramana (06:29 AM) — Punyakala: 06:55 AM - 01:19 PM 🔔Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla) — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi 🔔Kata Danamu |
| 18SeptemberThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 9:32 PM) 🔔Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Sakra Dwadashi 🔔Sakra Dhwajotthapana 🔔Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam 🔔Kalki Dwadashi 🔔Sravana Dwadashi 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 18 September 2059 06:56 AM - Friday, 19 September 2059 06:01 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 19 September 2059 06:01 PM 🔔Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 19SeptemberFriday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 6:01 PM) 🔔Sravana Dwadashi Parana |
| 20SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 2:13 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 21SeptemberSunday | Shukla Purnima (till 10:18 AM) 🔔Uma Maheswara Vratam 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam 🔔Pitru Paksha begins |
| 22SeptemberMonday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (23rd) 2:54 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 23SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 11:45 PM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam 🔔Kajjali Vratam 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra |
| 24SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 9:10 PM) 🔔Maha Bharani 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:05 PM |
| 25SeptemberThursday | Krishna Panchami (till 7:16 PM) 🔔Chandra Shashti 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 26SeptemberFriday | Krishna Shashthi (till 6:08 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 27SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Saptami (till 5:47 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 11:58 AM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 28SeptemberSunday | Krishna Ashtami (till 6:12 PM) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi 🔔Madhyashtami 🔔Ardrashtami 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam |
| 29SeptemberMonday | Krishna Navami (till 7:17 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ahina Navami |
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
2059 · September
America/Los_Angeles
