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.
Find Festivals by Month
Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in June 1968
Festival and vrata dates for Sydney in June 1968:
- Dasha Papa Hara Dashami (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 6 June 1968. — Dasha Papa Hara Dashami, also known as Ganga Dashahara, is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami with Purvaviddha preference. It is revered for the removal of …
- Ganga Dussehra (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 6 June 1968. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Sarvesham Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 7 June 1968. — Nirjala Ekadashi is the strict waterless fast of Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi. Devotees observe it with great discipline and traditionally donate water-filled po…
- Shani Pradosham (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 8 June 1968.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 8 June 1968.
- Savitri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 10 June 1968. — Savitri Vratam on Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with Purvaviddha preference (Vrata Chudamani). Married women honour Savitri and Satyavan and pray for saubhagy…
- Mithuna Sankramana (08:39 PM) — Friday, 14 June 1968.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Friday, 14 June 1968.
- Sarvesham Yogini Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Krishna)✓ Completed — Friday, 21 June 1968.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 23 June 1968.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Sunday, 23 June 1968.
- Masik Shivaratri (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 24 June 1968.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 24 June 1968.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Monday, 24 June 1968.
- Ashadha Masarambh✓ — Thursday, 27 June 1968.
- Jagannath Rathotsavam / Ratha Yatra (Ashadha Maasa) (Highly auspicious with Pushyami Nakshatra)✓ — Friday, 28 June 1968. — Rathotsavam is observed on Ashadha Shukla Dvitiya with Purvaviddha preference. Pushyami Nakshatra is especially auspicious but is not mandatory.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
June 1968
| 06JuneThursday | Shukla Dashami (till 11:00 PM) 🔔Dasha Papa Hara Dashami (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedDasha Papa Hara Dashami, also known as Ganga Dashahara, is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami with Purvaviddha preference. It is revered for the removal of ten kinds of sins through Ganga snana, dana, japa and worship. 🔔Ganga Dussehra (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. |
| 07JuneFriday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 8:23 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 08 June 1968 06:55 AM - 09:30 AM✓ Completed |
| 08JuneSaturday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 5:16 PM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 08 June 1968 06:55 AM - Sunday, 09 June 1968 01:46 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 09 June 1968 01:46 PM |
| 10JuneMonday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 10:01 AM) 🔔Savitri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedSavitri Vratam on Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with Purvaviddha preference (Vrata Chudamani). Married women honour Savitri and Satyavan and pray for saubhagya, longevity of the husband and stability of family life. |
| 14JuneFriday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 5:52 PM) 🔔Mithuna Sankramana (08:39 PM) — Punyakala: 10:28 AM - 04:52 PM✓ Completed 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:38 PM✓ Completed |
| 21JuneFriday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 11:09 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Yogini Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 22 June 1968 07:00 AM - 11:40 AM✓ Completed |
| 23JuneSunday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (24th) 4:11 AM) 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 24JuneMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (25th) 6:26 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 24 June 1968 07:00 AM - Tuesday, 25 June 1968 07:00 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 25 June 1968 07:00 AM 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 27JuneThursday | Shukla Pratipada (till 10:01 AM) 🔔Ashadha Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 28JuneFriday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 11:17 AM) 🔔Jagannath Rathotsavam / Ratha Yatra (Ashadha Maasa) (Highly auspicious with Pushyami Nakshatra)✓ CompletedRathotsavam is observed on Ashadha Shukla Dvitiya with Purvaviddha preference. Pushyami Nakshatra is especially auspicious but is not mandatory. |
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
1968 · June
Australia/Sydney
