Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Toronto. 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 January 2048
Festival and vrata dates for Toronto in January 2048:
- Lunar Eclipse — Ketu-grastha Total • Visible locally — Wednesday, 1 January 2048.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Saturday, 4 January 2048.
- Kalashtami — Wednesday, 8 January 2048.
- Sarvesham Shattila Ekadashi (Pushya Krishna) — Saturday, 11 January 2048.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Pausha Maasa) — Sunday, 12 January 2048.
- Masik Shivaratri (Pausha Maasa) — Monday, 13 January 2048.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 13 January 2048.
- Bhogi — Tuesday, 14 January 2048.
- Lohri — Tuesday, 14 January 2048.
- Darsha Shraddha — Tuesday, 14 January 2048.
- Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana Punyakal) — Wednesday, 15 January 2048. — Marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn, heralding longer days. This harvest festival is celebrated with kite flying and traditional sweets.
- Pongal — Wednesday, 15 January 2048.
- Magh Bihu — Wednesday, 15 January 2048.
- Makara Sankramana (08:00 PM) — Wednesday, 15 January 2048.
- Magha Masarambh — Wednesday, 15 January 2048.
- Kanuma — Thursday, 16 January 2048.
- Mattu Pongal — Thursday, 16 January 2048.
- Mukkanuma — Friday, 17 January 2048.
- Kaanum Pongal — Friday, 17 January 2048.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Saturday, 18 January 2048.
- Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa) — Sunday, 19 January 2048. — Celebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Monday, 20 January 2048.
- Ratha Saptami (Magha Maasa) — Tuesday, 21 January 2048.
- Bhishma Ashtami (Magha Maasa) — Wednesday, 22 January 2048.
- Masik Durgashtami (Magha Maasa) — Wednesday, 22 January 2048.
- Krittika Vratam — Friday, 24 January 2048.
- Sarvesham Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla) — Sunday, 26 January 2048.
- Rohini Vratam — Sunday, 26 January 2048.
- Soma Pradosham (Magha Maasa) — Monday, 27 January 2048.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 27 January 2048.
- Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa) — Wednesday, 29 January 2048.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Wednesday, 29 January 2048.
- Purnima Vrat — Thursday, 30 January 2048.
- Guru Pushya Yoga — Thursday, 30 January 2048.
- Thai Poosam — Thursday, 30 January 2048.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
January 2048
| 01JanuaryWednesday | Krishna Pratipada (till (2nd) 3:24 AM) 🔔Lunar Eclipse — Ketu-grastha Total • Visible locally — Start: 00:05 • End: 03:39 (01 Jan 2048) (Pausha Maasa) |
| 04JanuarySaturday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (5th) 5:05 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:33 PM |
| 08JanuaryWednesday | Krishna Ashtami (till (9th) 12:55 AM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 11JanuarySaturday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 5:44 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Shattila Ekadashi (Pushya Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 12 January 2048 07:54 AM - 09:39 AM |
| 12JanuarySunday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 2:53 PM) |
| 13JanuaryMonday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 11:59 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 13 January 2048 07:54 AM - Tuesday, 14 January 2048 07:53 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 14 January 2048 07:53 AM |
| 14JanuaryTuesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 9:09 AM) 🔔Bhogi 🔔Lohri 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 15JanuaryWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (16th) 4:15 AM) 🔔Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana Punyakal)Marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn, heralding longer days. This harvest festival is celebrated with kite flying and traditional sweets. 🔔Pongal 🔔Magh Bihu 🔔Makara Sankramana (08:00 PM) — Punyakala: 07:53 AM - 05:00 PM 🔔Magha Masarambh |
| 16JanuaryThursday | Shukla Dvitiya (till (17th) 2:27 AM) 🔔Kanuma 🔔Mattu Pongal |
| 17JanuaryFriday | Shukla Tritiya (till (18th) 1:16 AM) 🔔Mukkanuma 🔔Kaanum Pongal |
| 18JanuarySaturday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (19th) 12:47 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 19JanuarySunday | Shukla Panchami (till (20th) 1:04 AM) 🔔Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa)Celebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art. |
| 20JanuaryMonday | Shukla Shashthi (till (21st) 2:07 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 21JanuaryTuesday | Shukla Saptami (till (22nd) 3:51 AM) |
| 22JanuaryWednesday | Shukla Ashtami (till (23rd) 6:07 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Magha Maasa) |
| 24JanuaryFriday | Shukla Navami (till 8:42 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 26JanuarySunday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 1:52 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 27 January 2048 07:44 AM - 09:48 AM 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 27JanuaryMonday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 4:00 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 27 January 2048 07:44 AM - Tuesday, 28 January 2048 05:39 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 28 January 2048 05:39 PM |
| 29JanuaryWednesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 6:44 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 30JanuaryThursday | Shukla Purnima (till 7:14 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Guru Pushya Yoga 🔔Thai Poosam |
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
Toronto
2048 · January
America/Toronto
