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 September 1987
Festival and vrata dates for Toronto in September 1987:
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 1987.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 1987.
- Nanda Devi Puja✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 1987.
- Kedara Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 1987.
- Jyesthashtami✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 1987.
- Putri Jyestha Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 1987.
- Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 1987.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 1987.
- Ksheera Vratarambha✓ — Wednesday, 2 September 1987.
- Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi — Thursday, 3 September 1987.
- Parivartana Ekadashi✓ — Thursday, 3 September 1987.
- Kata Danamu✓ — Thursday, 3 September 1987.
- Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 4 September 1987.
- Sakra Dwadashi✓ — Friday, 4 September 1987.
- Sakra Dhwajotthapana✓ — Friday, 4 September 1987.
- Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam✓ — Friday, 4 September 1987.
- Kalki Dwadashi✓ — Friday, 4 September 1987.
- Sravana Dwadashi✓ — Friday, 4 September 1987.
- Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 4 September 1987.
- Sravana Dwadashi Parana✓ — Saturday, 5 September 1987.
- Shani Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 5 September 1987.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 5 September 1987.
- Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 6 September 1987.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 6 September 1987.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 6 September 1987.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 6 September 1987.
- Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna)✓ — Sunday, 6 September 1987.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Sunday, 6 September 1987.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Monday, 7 September 1987.
- Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ — Monday, 7 September 1987.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ — Monday, 7 September 1987.
- Loka Pala Puja✓ — Monday, 7 September 1987.
- Pitru Paksha begins✓ — Monday, 7 September 1987.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 8 September 1987.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 9 September 1987.
- Kajjali Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 9 September 1987.
- Vishalakshi Yatra✓ — Wednesday, 9 September 1987.
- Agastyarghyam✓ — Wednesday, 9 September 1987.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Thursday, 10 September 1987.
- Maha Bharani✓ — Friday, 11 September 1987.
- Chandra Shashti✓ — Saturday, 12 September 1987.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Sunday, 13 September 1987.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ — Monday, 14 September 1987.
- Madhyashtami✓ — Monday, 14 September 1987.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ — Monday, 14 September 1987.
- Kalashtami✓ — Monday, 14 September 1987.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Monday, 14 September 1987.
- Ahina Navami✓ — Tuesday, 15 September 1987.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ — Tuesday, 15 September 1987.
- Vyatipata Mahalayam✓ — Tuesday, 15 September 1987.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 16 September 1987.
- Kanya Sankramana (10:41 PM) — Wednesday, 16 September 1987.
- Yati Mahalaya✓ — Friday, 18 September 1987.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Friday, 18 September 1987.
- Shani Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 19 September 1987.
- Gajachchaya✓ — Sunday, 20 September 1987.
- Kaliyugadi✓ — Sunday, 20 September 1987. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Magha Trayodashi Shraddha✓ — Sunday, 20 September 1987.
- Magha Shraddha✓ — Sunday, 20 September 1987.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 20 September 1987.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 20 September 1987.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ — Monday, 21 September 1987.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 22 September 1987.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Tuesday, 22 September 1987.
- Mahalaya Amavasya✓ — Tuesday, 22 September 1987.
- Bathukamma begins✓ — Tuesday, 22 September 1987.
- Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ — Tuesday, 22 September 1987.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)07:10 AM — Wednesday, 23 September 1987.
- Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ — Wednesday, 23 September 1987.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 23 September 1987.
- Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 23 September 1987.
- Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ — Wednesday, 23 September 1987. — 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✓ — Thursday, 24 September 1987. — 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✓ — Friday, 25 September 1987. — 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…
- Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ — Saturday, 26 September 1987. — 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…
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Saturday, 26 September 1987.
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 27 September 1987.
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 27 September 1987.
- Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata✓ — Sunday, 27 September 1987. — 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 …
- Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ — Monday, 28 September 1987. — 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 Shashti Vratam✓ — Monday, 28 September 1987.
- Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ — Tuesday, 29 September 1987. — Kalaratri is the seventh and most fearsome form of Goddess Durga. Her name combines 'Kala' (time/death) and 'Ratri' (night), and she embodies the power that …
- Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ — Tuesday, 29 September 1987.
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 30 September 1987.
- Saddula Bathukamma✓ — Wednesday, 30 September 1987.
- Bathukamma ends✓ — Wednesday, 30 September 1987.
- Durga Ashtami✓ — Wednesday, 30 September 1987. — 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✓ — Wednesday, 30 September 1987.
- Mahagauri✓ — Wednesday, 30 September 1987.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 1987
| 01SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 10:58 AM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Nanda Devi Puja✓ Completed 🔔Kedara Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Jyesthashtami✓ Completed 🔔Putri Jyestha Vratam✓ Completed |
| 02SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Navami (till 8:54 AM) 🔔Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ksheera Vratarambha✓ Completed |
| 03SeptemberThursday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (4th) 3:24 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla)✓ Completed — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi 🔔Parivartana Ekadashi✓ Completed 🔔Kata Danamu✓ Completed |
| 04SeptemberFriday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (5th) 12:10 AM) 🔔Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sakra Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Sakra Dhwajotthapana✓ Completed 🔔Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam✓ Completed 🔔Kalki Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Sravana Dwadashi✓ Completed 🔔Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 05SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 8:47 PM) 🔔Sravana Dwadashi Parana✓ Completed 🔔Shani Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 05 September 1987 06:49 AM - Sunday, 06 September 1987 06:50 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 06 September 1987 06:50 AM |
| 06SeptemberSunday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 5:25 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 |
| 07SeptemberMonday | Shukla Purnima (till 2:12 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Uma Maheswara Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Loka Pala Puja✓ Completed 🔔Pitru Paksha begins✓ Completed |
| 08SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Pratipada (till 11:19 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 09SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 8:52 AM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kajjali Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra✓ Completed 🔔Agastyarghyam✓ Completed |
| 10SeptemberThursday | Krishna Tritiya (till 7:02 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:09 PM✓ Completed |
| 11SeptemberFriday | Krishna Panchami (till (12th) 5:28 AM) 🔔Maha Bharani✓ Completed |
| 12SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Shashthi (till (13th) 5:51 AM) 🔔Chandra Shashti✓ Completed |
| 13SeptemberSunday | Krishna Saptami (till (14th) 6:57 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 14SeptemberMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till (15th) 8:39 AM) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ Completed 🔔Madhyashtami✓ Completed 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 15SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Ashtami (till 8:39 AM) 🔔Ahina Navami✓ Completed 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ Completed 🔔Vyatipata Mahalayam✓ Completed |
| 16SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Navami (till 10:49 AM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kanya Sankramana (10:41 PM) — Punyakala: 12:58 PM - 07:22 PM✓ Completed |
| 18SeptemberFriday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 3:43 PM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 19 September 1987 07:05 AM - 09:50 AM✓ Completed |
| 19SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 6:04 PM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 20SeptemberSunday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 8:09 PM) 🔔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 🔔Magha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 20 September 1987 07:06 AM - Monday, 21 September 1987 07:07 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 21 September 1987 07:07 AM |
| 21SeptemberMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 9:51 PM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ Completed |
| 22SeptemberTuesday | Amavasya (till 11:08 PM) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya✓ Completed 🔔Bathukamma begins✓ Completed 🔔Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ Completed |
| 23SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 11:57 PM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 07:10 AM - 07:09 PM✓ Completed 🔔Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ Completed 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔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. |
| 24SeptemberThursday | Shukla Dvitiya (till (25th) 12:18 AM) 🔔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. |
| 25SeptemberFriday | Shukla Tritiya (till (26th) 12:11 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. |
| 26SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 11:39 PM) 🔔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. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 27SeptemberSunday | Shukla Panchami (till 10:41 PM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 04:00 AM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha)✓ Completed 🔔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. |
| 28SeptemberMonday | Shukla Shashthi (till 9:20 PM) 🔔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. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 29SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Saptami (till 7:37 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ CompletedKalaratri is the seventh and most fearsome form of Goddess Durga. Her name combines 'Kala' (time/death) and 'Ratri' (night), and she embodies the power that ends darkness and ignorance. Despite her intimidating appearance, she is also known as Shubankari (auspicious), as she makes her devotees fearless. Her vehicle is a donkey, and she is worshipped as the destroyer of all evil spirits. 🔔Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ Completed |
| 30SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 5:35 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (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 |
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
1987 · September
America/Toronto
