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 August 2048
Festival and vrata dates for Toronto in August 2048:
- Dharma Savarni Manvadi (Ashadha Maasa) — Saturday, 1 August 2048. — Dharma Savarni Manvadi is a Shraddha day selected when Ashadha Krishna Ashtami prevails during Aparahna.
- Aindri Devi Puja (Ashadha Maasa) — Sunday, 2 August 2048. — Aindri Devi Puja follows the Purvaviddha rule on the prescribed Ashadha Navami.
- Krittika Vratam — Monday, 3 August 2048.
- Rohini Vratam — Tuesday, 4 August 2048.
- Sarvesham Kamika Ekadashi (Ashadha Krishna) — Wednesday, 5 August 2048.
- Guru Pradosham (Ashadha Maasa) — Thursday, 6 August 2048.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashadha Maasa) — Friday, 7 August 2048.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 7 August 2048.
- Darsha Shraddha — Saturday, 8 August 2048.
- Shravana Somavara Vratam — Monday, 10 August 2048.
- Shravana Masarambh — Monday, 10 August 2048.
- Mangala Gauri Vratam — Tuesday, 11 August 2048.
- Hariyali Teej (Shravana Maasa) — Wednesday, 12 August 2048.
- Madhusrava Vratam (Shravana Maasa) — Wednesday, 12 August 2048.
- Durva Ganapati Vratam (Shravana Maasa) — Wednesday, 12 August 2048.
- Naga Puja (Shravana Maasa) — Wednesday, 12 August 2048.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Wednesday, 12 August 2048.
- Samavedi Upakarma — Thursday, 13 August 2048.
- Naga Panchami (Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 14 August 2048.
- Surya Puja (Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 14 August 2048.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Friday, 14 August 2048.
- Simha Sankramana (01:54 PM) — Sunday, 16 August 2048.
- Masik Durgashtami (Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 16 August 2048.
- Bhanu Saptami — Sunday, 16 August 2048.
- Shravana Somavara Vratam — Monday, 17 August 2048.
- Kaumari Devi Puja (Shravana Maasa) — Monday, 17 August 2048.
- Mangala Gauri Vratam — Tuesday, 18 August 2048.
- Dadhi Vratarambham (Shravana Maasa) — Tuesday, 18 August 2048.
- Sarvesham Pavitropana Ekadashi (Shravana Shukla) — Wednesday, 19 August 2048.
- Guru Pradosham (Shravana Maasa) — Thursday, 20 August 2048.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 20 August 2048.
- Shukla Chaturdashi Shiva Puja (Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 21 August 2048.
- Varalakshmi Vratam (Shravana Maasa) — Friday, 21 August 2048.
- Rigvedi Upakarma — Saturday, 22 August 2048.
- Shukla Yajurvedi Upakarma (Kanva / Madhyandina) — Saturday, 22 August 2048.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Saturday, 22 August 2048.
- Krishna Yajurvedi Upakarma (Taittiriya) — Sunday, 23 August 2048.
- Hayagriva Utpatti (Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 23 August 2048.
- Purnima Vrat — Sunday, 23 August 2048.
- Raksha Bandhan (Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 23 August 2048. — A beautiful festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, where a sister ties a sacred thread (rakhi) on her brother's wrist.
- Shravana Somavara Vratam — Monday, 24 August 2048.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Shravana Maasa) — Monday, 24 August 2048.
- Mangala Gauri Vratam — Tuesday, 25 August 2048.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 26 August 2048.
- Sheetala Saptami (Shravana Maasa) — Saturday, 29 August 2048.
- Dashaphala Vratam (Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 30 August 2048.
- Krishna Janmashtami (Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 30 August 2048. — Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, marked by devotional songs and fasting.
- Sri Krishna Jayanti (Shravana Maasa) — Sunday, 30 August 2048.
- Kalashtami — Sunday, 30 August 2048.
- Krittika Vratam — Sunday, 30 August 2048.
- Shravana Somavara Vratam — Monday, 31 August 2048.
- Vaishnava Krishna Jayanti (Shravana Maasa) — Monday, 31 August 2048.
- Rohini Vratam — Monday, 31 August 2048.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
August 2048
| 01AugustSaturday | Krishna Ashtami (till 11:27 PM) 🔔Dharma Savarni Manvadi (Ashadha Maasa)Dharma Savarni Manvadi is a Shraddha day selected when Ashadha Krishna Ashtami prevails during Aparahna. |
| 02AugustSunday | Krishna Navami (till (3rd) 1:43 AM) 🔔Aindri Devi Puja (Ashadha Maasa)Aindri Devi Puja follows the Purvaviddha rule on the prescribed Ashadha Navami. |
| 03AugustMonday | Krishna Dashami (till (4th) 4:16 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 04AugustTuesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (5th) 6:51 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 05AugustWednesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 6:51 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Kamika Ekadashi (Ashadha Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 06 August 2048 06:17 AM - 07:02 AM |
| 06AugustThursday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 9:15 AM) |
| 07AugustFriday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 11:18 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 07 August 2048 06:18 AM - Saturday, 08 August 2048 06:20 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 08 August 2048 06:20 AM |
| 08AugustSaturday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 12:53 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 10AugustMonday | Shukla Pratipada (till 2:33 PM) 🔔Shravana Somavara Vratam 🔔Shravana Masarambh |
| 11AugustTuesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 2:39 PM) 🔔Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| 12AugustWednesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 2:19 PM) 🔔Hariyali Teej (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Madhusrava Vratam (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Durva Ganapati Vratam (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Naga Puja (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 13AugustThursday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 1:36 PM) 🔔Samavedi Upakarma |
| 14AugustFriday | Shukla Panchami (till 12:32 PM) 🔔Naga Panchami (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Surya Puja (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 16AugustSunday | Shukla Saptami (till 9:28 AM) 🔔Simha Sankramana (01:54 PM) — Punyakala: 07:30 AM - 01:54 PM 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Bhanu Saptami |
| 17AugustMonday | Shukla Ashtami (till 7:31 AM) 🔔Shravana Somavara Vratam 🔔Kaumari Devi Puja (Shravana Maasa) |
| 18AugustTuesday | Shukla Dashami (till (19th) 2:53 AM) 🔔Mangala Gauri Vratam 🔔Dadhi Vratarambham (Shravana Maasa) |
| 19AugustWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (20th) 12:18 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Pavitropana Ekadashi (Shravana Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 20 August 2048 06:33 AM - 10:19 AM |
| 20AugustThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 9:38 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 20 August 2048 06:33 AM - Friday, 21 August 2048 06:58 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 21 August 2048 06:58 PM |
| 21AugustFriday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 6:57 PM) 🔔Shukla Chaturdashi Shiva Puja (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Varalakshmi Vratam (Shravana Maasa) |
| 22AugustSaturday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 4:24 PM) 🔔Rigvedi Upakarma 🔔Shukla Yajurvedi Upakarma (Kanva / Madhyandina) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 23AugustSunday | Shukla Purnima (till 2:07 PM) 🔔Krishna Yajurvedi Upakarma (Taittiriya) 🔔Hayagriva Utpatti (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Raksha Bandhan (Shravana Maasa)A beautiful festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, where a sister ties a sacred thread (rakhi) on her brother's wrist. |
| 24AugustMonday | Krishna Pratipada (till 12:12 PM) 🔔Shravana Somavara Vratam 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Shravana Maasa) |
| 25AugustTuesday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 10:50 AM) 🔔Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| 26AugustWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 10:07 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:28 PM |
| 29AugustSaturday | Krishna Shashthi (till 12:24 PM) 🔔Sheetala Saptami (Shravana Maasa) |
| 30AugustSunday | Krishna Saptami (till 2:29 PM) 🔔Dashaphala Vratam (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Krishna Janmashtami (Shravana Maasa)Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, marked by devotional songs and fasting. 🔔Sri Krishna Jayanti (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Kalashtami 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 31AugustMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till 4:57 PM) 🔔Shravana Somavara Vratam 🔔Vaishnava Krishna Jayanti (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Rohini 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
2048 · August
America/Toronto
