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 September 2020
Festival and vrata dates for Sydney in September 2020:
- Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 2020.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 2020.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 2020.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 2020.
- Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna)✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 2020.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 2020.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 2020.
- Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 2020.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 2020.
- Loka Pala Puja✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 2020.
- Pitru Paksha begins✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2020.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2020.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ — Friday, 4 September 2020.
- Kajjali Vratam✓ — Friday, 4 September 2020.
- Vishalakshi Yatra✓ — Friday, 4 September 2020.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 6 September 2020.
- Maha Bharani✓ — Monday, 7 September 2020.
- Chandra Shashti✓ — Tuesday, 8 September 2020.
- Agastyarghyam✓ — Wednesday, 9 September 2020.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 9 September 2020.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 10 September 2020.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ — Thursday, 10 September 2020.
- Madhyashtami✓ — Thursday, 10 September 2020.
- Kalashtami✓ — Thursday, 10 September 2020.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Thursday, 10 September 2020.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ — Friday, 11 September 2020.
- Ahina Navami✓ — Friday, 11 September 2020.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ — Friday, 11 September 2020.
- Yati Mahalaya✓ — Monday, 14 September 2020.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Monday, 14 September 2020.
- Gajachchaya✓ — Tuesday, 15 September 2020.
- Kaliyugadi✓ — Tuesday, 15 September 2020. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Magha Trayodashi Shraddha✓ — Tuesday, 15 September 2020.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 15 September 2020.
- Kanya Sankramana (11:38 PM) — Wednesday, 16 September 2020.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ — Wednesday, 16 September 2020.
- Magha Shraddha✓ — Wednesday, 16 September 2020.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 16 September 2020.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 16 September 2020.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 17 September 2020.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Thursday, 17 September 2020.
- Mahalaya Amavasya✓ — Thursday, 17 September 2020.
- Bathukamma begins✓ — Thursday, 17 September 2020.
- Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ — Thursday, 17 September 2020.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 17 September 2020. — The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 07:40 PM — Thursday, 17 September 2020.
- Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ — Friday, 18 September 2020.
- Adhika Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Friday, 18 September 2020.
- Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ — Friday, 18 September 2020. — 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✓ — Saturday, 19 September 2020. — 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✓ — Sunday, 20 September 2020. — 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✓ — Sunday, 20 September 2020.
- Lalita Panchami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 21 September 2020.
- Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ — Monday, 21 September 2020. — 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✓ — Tuesday, 22 September 2020. — 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✓ — Tuesday, 22 September 2020.
- Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ — Wednesday, 23 September 2020. — 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 (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 24 September 2020.
- Saddula Bathukamma✓ — Thursday, 24 September 2020.
- Bathukamma ends✓ — Thursday, 24 September 2020.
- Durga Ashtami✓ — Thursday, 24 September 2020. — 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, 24 September 2020.
- Mahagauri✓ — Thursday, 24 September 2020.
- Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ — Thursday, 24 September 2020.
- Maha Navami✓ — Friday, 25 September 2020. — 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, 25 September 2020.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ — Saturday, 26 September 2020. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Saturday, 26 September 2020.
- Sarvesham Padmini Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Shukla)✓ Completed — Sunday, 27 September 2020.
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 27 September 2020.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Sunday, 27 September 2020.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 29 September 2020.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 29 September 2020.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 2020
| 01SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 2:09 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna)✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 02SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Purnima (till 3:22 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Loka Pala Puja✓ Completed |
| 03SeptemberThursday | Krishna Pratipada (till 4:57 PM) 🔔Pitru Paksha begins✓ Completed 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 04SeptemberFriday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 6:54 PM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kajjali Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra✓ Completed |
| 06SeptemberSunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 11:37 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:20 PM✓ Completed |
| 07SeptemberMonday | Krishna Panchami (till (8th) 2:09 AM) 🔔Maha Bharani✓ Completed |
| 08SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Shashthi (till (9th) 4:33 AM) 🔔Chandra Shashti✓ Completed |
| 09SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Saptami (till (10th) 6:36 AM) 🔔Agastyarghyam✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 10SeptemberThursday | Krishna Saptami (till 6:36 AM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ Completed 🔔Madhyashtami✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 11SeptemberFriday | Krishna Ashtami (till 8:05 AM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Ahina Navami✓ Completed 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ Completed |
| 14SeptemberMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 7:46 AM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 15 September 2020 05:58 AM - 06:00 AM✓ Completed |
| 15SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 6:00 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 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 16SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (17th) 12:27 AM) 🔔Kanya Sankramana (11:38 PM) — Punyakala: 11:19 AM - 05:43 PM✓ Completed 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ Completed 🔔Magha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 16 September 2020 05:57 AM - Thursday, 17 September 2020 05:55 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 17 September 2020 05:55 AM |
| 17SeptemberThursday | Amavasya (till 9:00 PM) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya✓ Completed 🔔Bathukamma begins✓ Completed 🔔Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ Completed 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedThe festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi. 🔔Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 07:40 PM - 08:10 PM✓ Completed Duration:29mins | Pradosha Kaal: 05:44 PM - 08:10 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 07:40 PM - 09:33 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 11:24 PM - 12:13 AM |
| 18SeptemberFriday | Shukla Pratipada (till 5:20 PM) 🔔Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ Completed 🔔Adhika 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. |
| 19SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 1:40 PM) 🔔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. |
| 20SeptemberSunday | Shukla Tritiya (till 10:09 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 |
| 21SeptemberMonday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 6:57 AM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Adhika 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. |
| 22SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Shashthi (till (23rd) 2:01 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 |
| 23SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Saptami (till (24th) 12:27 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. |
| 24SeptemberThursday | Shukla Ashtami (till 11:31 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ 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 🔔Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ Completed |
| 25SeptemberFriday | Shukla Navami (till 11:13 PM) 🔔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 |
| 26SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Dashami (till 11:30 PM) 🔔Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ CompletedSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ Completed |
| 27SeptemberSunday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (28th) 12:16 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Padmini Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 28 September 2020 06:34 AM - 11:18 AM✓ Completed 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 04:59 AM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha)✓ Completed 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ Completed |
| 29SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (30th) 3:03 AM) 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 29 September 2020 05:38 AM - Wednesday, 30 September 2020 05:37 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 30 September 2020 05:37 AM |
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
2020 · September
Australia/Sydney
