Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Sydney. 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 March 1962
Festival and vrata dates for Sydney in March 1962:
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Saturday, 3 March 1962.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 4 March 1962.
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Monday, 5 March 1962. — 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 — Monday, 5 March 1962.
- Phalguna Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 7 March 1962.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Sunday, 11 March 1962.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Monday, 12 March 1962.
- Meena Sankramana (07:28 PM) — Wednesday, 14 March 1962.
- Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Saturday, 17 March 1962.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 18 March 1962.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 18 March 1962.
- Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Wednesday, 21 March 1962. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Panguni Uthiram✓ — Wednesday, 21 March 1962.
- Holi (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 22 March 1962. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 25 March 1962.
- Sheetala Ashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 29 March 1962.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
March 1962
| 03MarchSaturday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 9:44 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 04 March 1962 05:44 AM - 06:04 AM✓ Completed |
| 04MarchSunday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 7:02 AM) 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 05MarchMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (6th) 12:16 AM) 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 06:28 PM - 08:43 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 11:44 PM - 12:16 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 06 March 1962 05:46 AM - 06:26 PM✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 05 March 1962 05:45 AM - Tuesday, 06 March 1962 05:46 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 06 March 1962 05:46 AM |
| 07MarchWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 4:43 PM) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 11MarchSunday | Shukla Shashthi (till (12th) 3:16 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 12MarchMonday | Shukla Saptami (till (13th) 2:38 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 14MarchWednesday | Shukla Navami (till (15th) 3:49 AM) 🔔Meena Sankramana (07:28 PM) — Punyakala: 11:52 AM - 06:16 PM✓ Completed |
| 17MarchSaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 7:36 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 18 March 1962 05:56 AM - 06:58 AM✓ Completed |
| 18MarchSunday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 10:05 AM) 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 18 March 1962 05:56 AM - Monday, 19 March 1962 12:44 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 19 March 1962 12:44 PM |
| 21MarchWednesday | Shukla Purnima (till 5:55 PM) 🔔Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Auspicious Time for Holika Dahan: 18:06 - 20:29✓ CompletedThe vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. 🔔Panguni Uthiram✓ Completed |
| 22MarchThursday | Krishna Pratipada (till 8:15 PM) 🔔Holi (Phalguna Maasa)✓ CompletedThe vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. |
| 25MarchSunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (26th) 1:25 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:05 PM✓ Completed |
| 29MarchThursday | Krishna Ashtami (till (30th) 1:41 AM) 🔔Sheetala Ashtami (Phalguna 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
Sydney
1962 · March
Australia/Sydney
