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 July 2042
Festival and vrata dates for Toronto in July 2042:
- Gopadma Vratam (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 2 July 2042.
- Guru Purnima (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 2 July 2042. — A day dedicated to honoring spiritual and academic gurus (teachers) for the wisdom and guidance they bestow.
- Vyasa Puja / Vyasa Parva (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 2 July 2042. — Vyasa Puja follows the special Ashadha Purnima duration rule, avoids Chaturdashi-viddha, and applies the tithi-vriddhi exception.
- Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Purnima) (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 2 July 2042.
- Yati (Sannyasi) Vyasa Puja (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 2 July 2042.
- Pavitrarchanam (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 2 July 2042. — Pavitrarchanam follows the specific Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Chaturdashi.
- Kokila Vratam (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 2 July 2042.
- Siva Sayana Vratam (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 2 July 2042. — Siva Sayana Vratam is selected when Ashadha Purnima prevails during Sayankala.
- Purnima Vrat — Wednesday, 2 July 2042.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Wednesday, 2 July 2042.
- Anna Dana (Ashadha Maasa) — Thursday, 3 July 2042. — Anna Dana on Ashadha Purnima follows the Paraviddha rule.
- Chaturmasya Dvitiya (Ashadha Maasa) — Saturday, 5 July 2042. — Chaturmasya Dvitiya follows the Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Krishna Dvitiya.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 6 July 2042.
- Dharma Savarni Manvadi (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 9 July 2042. — Dharma Savarni Manvadi is a Shraddha day selected when Ashadha Krishna Ashtami prevails during Aparahna.
- Kalashtami — Wednesday, 9 July 2042.
- Aindri Devi Puja (Ashadha Maasa) — Thursday, 10 July 2042. — Aindri Devi Puja follows the Purvaviddha rule on the prescribed Ashadha Navami.
- Smarta Kamika Ekadashi (Ashadha Krishna) — Saturday, 12 July 2042.
- Vaishnava Kamika Ekadashi (Ashadha Krishna) — Sunday, 13 July 2042.
- Krittika Vratam — Sunday, 13 July 2042.
- Soma Pradosham (Ashadha Maasa) — Monday, 14 July 2042.
- Rohini Vratam — Monday, 14 July 2042.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashadha Maasa) — Tuesday, 15 July 2042.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 15 July 2042.
- Karka Sankramana (04:35 PM) — Wednesday, 16 July 2042.
- Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Karkataka Sankramana) (Ashadha Maasa) — Wednesday, 16 July 2042.
- Darsha Shraddha — Wednesday, 16 July 2042.
- Adhika Shravana Masarambh — Thursday, 17 July 2042.
- Hariyali Teej (Adhika Shravana Maasa) — Saturday, 19 July 2042.
- Madhusrava Vratam (Adhika Shravana Maasa) — Saturday, 19 July 2042.
- Durva Ganapati Vratam (Adhika Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 20 July 2042.
- Naga Puja (Adhika Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 20 July 2042.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Sunday, 20 July 2042.
- Naga Panchami (Adhika Shravana Maasa) — Tuesday, 22 July 2042.
- Surya Puja (Adhika Shravana Maasa) — Tuesday, 22 July 2042.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Tuesday, 22 July 2042.
- Masik Durgashtami (Adhika Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 25 July 2042.
- Varalakshmi Vratam (Adhika Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 25 July 2042.
- Kaumari Devi Puja (Adhika Shravana Maasa) — Saturday, 26 July 2042.
- Dadhi Vratarambham (Adhika Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 27 July 2042.
- Sarvesham Padmini Ekadashi (Shravana (Adhika) Shukla) — Monday, 28 July 2042.
- Damodara Dwadashi (Adhika Shravana Maasa) — Tuesday, 29 July 2042.
- Pavitraropanam (Adhika Shravana Maasa) — Tuesday, 29 July 2042.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Adhika Shravana Maasa) — Tuesday, 29 July 2042.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 29 July 2042.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Thursday, 31 July 2042.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
July 2042
| 02JulyWednesday | Shukla Purnima (till (3rd) 4:09 AM) 🔔Gopadma Vratam (Ashadha Maasa) 🔔Guru Purnima (Ashadha Maasa)A day dedicated to honoring spiritual and academic gurus (teachers) for the wisdom and guidance they bestow. 🔔Vyasa Puja / Vyasa Parva (Ashadha Maasa)Vyasa Puja follows the special Ashadha Purnima duration rule, avoids Chaturdashi-viddha, and applies the tithi-vriddhi exception. 🔔Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Purnima) (Ashadha Maasa) 🔔Yati (Sannyasi) Vyasa Puja (Ashadha Maasa) 🔔Pavitrarchanam (Ashadha Maasa)Pavitrarchanam follows the specific Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Shukla Chaturdashi. 🔔Kokila Vratam (Ashadha Maasa) 🔔Siva Sayana Vratam (Ashadha Maasa)Siva Sayana Vratam is selected when Ashadha Purnima prevails during Sayankala. 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 03JulyThursday | Krishna Pratipada (till (4th) 2:55 AM) 🔔Anna Dana (Ashadha Maasa)Anna Dana on Ashadha Purnima follows the Paraviddha rule. |
| 05JulySaturday | Krishna Tritiya (till 11:22 PM) 🔔Chaturmasya Dvitiya (Ashadha Maasa)Chaturmasya Dvitiya follows the Paraviddha rule on Ashadha Krishna Dvitiya. |
| 06JulySunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 9:16 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 11:19 PM |
| 09JulyWednesday | Krishna Saptami (till 2:42 PM) 🔔Dharma Savarni Manvadi (Ashadha Maasa)Dharma Savarni Manvadi is a Shraddha day selected when Ashadha Krishna Ashtami prevails during Aparahna. 🔔Kalashtami |
| 10JulyThursday | Krishna Ashtami (till 12:34 PM) 🔔Aindri Devi Puja (Ashadha Maasa)Aindri Devi Puja follows the Purvaviddha rule on the prescribed Ashadha Navami. |
| 12JulySaturday | Krishna Dashami (till 8:33 AM) 🔔Smarta Kamika Ekadashi (Ashadha Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 13 July 2042 12:18 PM - 12:33 PM |
| 13JulySunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 6:43 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Kamika Ekadashi (Ashadha Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 14 July 2042 05:54 AM - 06:09 AM 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 14JulyMonday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (15th) 3:38 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 15JulyTuesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (16th) 2:33 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 15 July 2042 05:55 AM - Wednesday, 16 July 2042 05:56 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 16 July 2042 05:56 AM |
| 16JulyWednesday | Amavasya (till (17th) 1:51 AM) 🔔Karka Sankramana (04:35 PM) — Punyakala: 05:56 AM - 04:35 PM 🔔Chaturmasya Vrata Begins (Karkataka Sankramana) (Ashadha Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 17JulyThursday | Shukla Pratipada (till (18th) 1:40 AM) 🔔Adhika Shravana Masarambh |
| 19JulySaturday | Shukla Tritiya (till (20th) 3:04 AM) 🔔Hariyali Teej (Adhika Shravana Maasa) 🔔Madhusrava Vratam (Adhika Shravana Maasa) |
| 20JulySunday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (21st) 4:40 AM) 🔔Durva Ganapati Vratam (Adhika Shravana Maasa) 🔔Naga Puja (Adhika Shravana Maasa) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 22JulyTuesday | Shukla Panchami (till 6:47 AM) 🔔Naga Panchami (Adhika Shravana Maasa) 🔔Surya Puja (Adhika Shravana Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 25JulyFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till 2:11 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Adhika Shravana Maasa) 🔔Varalakshmi Vratam (Adhika Shravana Maasa) |
| 26JulySaturday | Shukla Navami (till 4:10 PM) 🔔Kaumari Devi Puja (Adhika Shravana Maasa) |
| 27JulySunday | Shukla Dashami (till 5:32 PM) 🔔Dadhi Vratarambham (Adhika Shravana Maasa) |
| 28JulyMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 6:11 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Padmini Ekadashi (Shravana (Adhika) Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 29 July 2042 06:08 AM - 09:07 AM |
| 29JulyTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 6:02 PM) 🔔Damodara Dwadashi (Adhika Shravana Maasa) 🔔Pavitraropanam (Adhika Shravana Maasa) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 29 July 2042 06:08 AM - Wednesday, 30 July 2042 05:09 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 30 July 2042 05:09 PM |
| 31JulyThursday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 3:37 PM) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
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
2042 · July
America/Toronto
