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 September 1963
Festival and vrata dates for Sydney in September 1963:
- Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 1 September 1963.
- Sakra Dwadashi✓ — Sunday, 1 September 1963.
- Sakra Dhwajotthapana✓ — Sunday, 1 September 1963.
- Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam✓ — Sunday, 1 September 1963.
- Kalki Dwadashi✓ — Sunday, 1 September 1963.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 1 September 1963.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 1 September 1963.
- Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 1 September 1963.
- Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 3 September 1963.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 3 September 1963.
- Loka Pala Puja✓ — Tuesday, 3 September 1963.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 3 September 1963.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 3 September 1963.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 3 September 1963.
- Pitru Paksha begins✓ — Wednesday, 4 September 1963.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 5 September 1963.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ — Friday, 6 September 1963.
- Kajjali Vratam✓ — Friday, 6 September 1963.
- Vishalakshi Yatra✓ — Friday, 6 September 1963.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Saturday, 7 September 1963.
- Chandra Shashti✓ — Sunday, 8 September 1963.
- Maha Bharani✓ — Sunday, 8 September 1963.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Monday, 9 September 1963.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ — Tuesday, 10 September 1963.
- Madhyashtami✓ — Tuesday, 10 September 1963.
- Agastyarghyam✓ — Tuesday, 10 September 1963.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 10 September 1963.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 11 September 1963.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 11 September 1963.
- Ahina Navami✓ — Wednesday, 11 September 1963.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ — Wednesday, 11 September 1963.
- Smarta Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Friday, 13 September 1963.
- Yati Mahalaya✓ — Saturday, 14 September 1963.
- Vaishnava Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Saturday, 14 September 1963.
- Gajachchaya✓ — Sunday, 15 September 1963.
- Kaliyugadi✓ — Sunday, 15 September 1963. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Magha Trayodashi Shraddha✓ — Sunday, 15 September 1963.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 15 September 1963.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ — Monday, 16 September 1963.
- Magha Shraddha✓ — Monday, 16 September 1963.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Monday, 16 September 1963.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 16 September 1963.
- Kanya Sankramana (09:00 AM) — Tuesday, 17 September 1963.
- Mahalaya Amavasya✓ — Tuesday, 17 September 1963.
- Bathukamma begins✓ — Wednesday, 18 September 1963.
- Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ — Wednesday, 18 September 1963.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)05:51 AM — Thursday, 19 September 1963.
- Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ — Thursday, 19 September 1963.
- Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Thursday, 19 September 1963.
- Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ — Thursday, 19 September 1963. — 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✓ — Friday, 20 September 1963. — 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✓ — Saturday, 21 September 1963. — 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…
- Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ — Sunday, 22 September 1963. — 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✓ — Monday, 23 September 1963. — 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 …
- Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ — Tuesday, 24 September 1963. — 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…
- Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ — Wednesday, 25 September 1963. — 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 …
- Saddula Bathukamma✓ — Thursday, 26 September 1963.
- Bathukamma ends✓ — Thursday, 26 September 1963.
- Durga Ashtami✓ — Thursday, 26 September 1963. — 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✓ — Thursday, 26 September 1963.
- Mahagauri✓ — Thursday, 26 September 1963.
- Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ — Thursday, 26 September 1963.
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 27 September 1963.
- Maha Navami✓ — Friday, 27 September 1963. — 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✓ — Friday, 27 September 1963.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 28 September 1963.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 28 September 1963.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ — Saturday, 28 September 1963. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Saturday, 28 September 1963.
- Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Sunday, 29 September 1963.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Sunday, 29 September 1963.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 30 September 1963.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 30 September 1963.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 1963
| 01SeptemberSunday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 9:59 AM) 🔔Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sakra Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Sakra Dhwajotthapana✓ Completed 🔔Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam✓ Completed 🔔Kalki Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 01 September 1963 06:14 AM - Monday, 02 September 1963 09:09 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 02 September 1963 09:09 AM 🔔Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 03SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 7:38 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Loka Pala Puja✓ Completed 🔔Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 04SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Pratipada (till (5th) 3:01 AM) 🔔Pitru Paksha begins✓ Completed |
| 05SeptemberThursday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (6th) 12:12 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 06SeptemberFriday | Krishna Tritiya (till 9:15 PM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kajjali Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra✓ Completed |
| 07SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 6:18 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:34 PM✓ Completed |
| 08SeptemberSunday | Krishna Panchami (till 3:29 PM) 🔔Chandra Shashti✓ Completed 🔔Maha Bharani✓ Completed |
| 09SeptemberMonday | Krishna Shashthi (till 12:55 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 10SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Saptami (till 10:41 AM) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ Completed 🔔Madhyashtami✓ Completed 🔔Agastyarghyam✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 11SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Ashtami (till 8:49 AM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Ahina Navami✓ Completed 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ Completed |
| 13SeptemberFriday | Krishna Dashami (till 6:18 AM) 🔔Smarta Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 14 September 1963 11:34 AM - 04:01 PM✓ Completed |
| 14SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Dvadashi (till (15th) 5:21 AM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya✓ Completed 🔔Vaishnava Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 15 September 1963 05:55 AM - 06:10 AM✓ Completed |
| 15SeptemberSunday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (16th) 5:28 AM) 🔔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 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 16SeptemberMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (17th) 5:57 AM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ Completed 🔔Magha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 16 September 1963 05:54 AM - Tuesday, 17 September 1963 05:52 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 17 September 1963 05:52 AM |
| 17SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 5:57 AM) 🔔Kanya Sankramana (09:00 AM) — Punyakala: 09:00 AM - 03:24 PM✓ Completed 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya✓ Completed |
| 18SeptemberWednesday | Amavasya (till 6:50 AM) 🔔Bathukamma begins✓ Completed 🔔Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ Completed |
| 19SeptemberThursday | Shukla Pratipada (till 8:08 AM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 05:51 AM - 08:08 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. |
| 20SeptemberFriday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 9:51 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. |
| 21SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Tritiya (till 11:56 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. |
| 22SeptemberSunday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 2:19 PM) 🔔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. |
| 23SeptemberMonday | Shukla Panchami (till 4:52 PM) 🔔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. |
| 24SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Shashthi (till 7:24 PM) 🔔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. |
| 25SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Saptami (till 9:40 PM) 🔔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. |
| 26SeptemberThursday | Shukla Ashtami (till 11:27 PM) 🔔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 🔔Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ Completed |
| 27SeptemberFriday | Shukla Navami (till (28th) 12:33 AM) 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 02:19 PM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha)✓ 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 |
| 28SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Dashami (till (29th) 12:51 AM) 🔔Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (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 |
| 29SeptemberSunday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (30th) 12:17 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 30 September 1963 05:56 AM - 10:10 AM✓ Completed 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ Completed |
| 30SeptemberMonday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 10:52 PM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 30 September 1963 05:34 AM - Tuesday, 01 October 1963 08:43 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 01 October 1963 08:43 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
Sydney
1963 · September
Australia/Sydney
