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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Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in February 1919
Festival and vrata dates for Toronto in February 1919:
- Magha Masarambh✓ — Saturday, 1 February 1919.
- Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 4 February 1919. — Celebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art.
- Ratha Saptami (Magha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 6 February 1919.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Saturday, 8 February 1919.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Sunday, 9 February 1919.
- Sarvesham Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla)✓ Completed — Monday, 10 February 1919.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 11 February 1919.
- Kumbha Sankramana (06:57 AM) — Wednesday, 12 February 1919.
- Soumya Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 12 February 1919.
- Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 13 February 1919.
- Guru Pushya Yoga✓ — Thursday, 13 February 1919.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 18 February 1919.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 26 February 1919.
- Guru Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 27 February 1919.
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Friday, 28 February 1919. — 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 — Friday, 28 February 1919.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
February 1919
| 01FebruarySaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till 4:23 PM) 🔔Magha Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 04FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 9:37 AM) 🔔Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa)✓ CompletedCelebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art. |
| 06FebruaryThursday | Shukla Saptami (till (7th) 2:50 AM) 🔔Ratha Saptami (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 08FebruarySaturday | Shukla Navami (till 11:14 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 09FebruarySunday | Shukla Dashami (till 9:46 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 10FebruaryMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 8:33 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 11 February 1919 07:22 AM - 10:25 AM✓ Completed |
| 11FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 7:35 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 11 February 1919 07:22 AM - Wednesday, 12 February 1919 06:54 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 12 February 1919 06:54 PM |
| 12FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 6:54 PM) 🔔Kumbha Sankramana (06:57 AM) — Punyakala: 07:21 AM - 01:45 PM✓ Completed 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 13FebruaryThursday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 6:34 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Guru Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 18FebruaryTuesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 11:50 PM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:51 PM✓ Completed |
| 26FebruaryWednesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 12:54 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 27 February 1919 06:58 AM - 08:18 AM✓ Completed |
| 27FebruaryThursday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 12:16 PM) 🔔Guru Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 28FebruaryFriday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 10:51 AM) 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 06:03 PM - 08:37 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 12:03 AM - 12:55 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 01 March 1919 08:46 AM - 06:04 PM✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 28 February 1919 06:56 AM - Saturday, 01 March 1919 06:55 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 01 March 1919 06:55 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
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
1919 · February
America/Toronto
