Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Vijayawada. 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 November 2003
Festival and vrata dates for Vijayawada in November 2003:
- Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 1 November 2003.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 2 November 2003. — 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…
- Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 2 November 2003.
- Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 2 November 2003.
- Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 4 November 2003.
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 5 November 2003.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 5 November 2003.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ — Wednesday, 5 November 2003.
- Guru Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 6 November 2003.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 6 November 2003.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 7 November 2003.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 7 November 2003.
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 8 November 2003.
- Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 8 November 2003.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Saturday, 8 November 2003.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Saturday, 8 November 2003.
- Lunar Eclipse — Rahu-grastha Partial • Visible locally — Sunday, 9 November 2003.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 10 November 2003.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Monday, 10 November 2003.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 11 November 2003.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 12 November 2003.
- Vrischika Sankramana (10:21 PM) — Sunday, 16 November 2003.
- Kalashtami✓ — Sunday, 16 November 2003.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ — Sunday, 16 November 2003.
- Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 17 November 2003.
- Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ — Monday, 17 November 2003.
- Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Thursday, 20 November 2003.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 21 November 2003.
- Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 22 November 2003.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 22 November 2003.
- Shani Trayodashi✓ — Saturday, 22 November 2003.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Sunday, 23 November 2003.
- Margashirsha Masarambh✓ — Monday, 24 November 2003.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Thursday, 27 November 2003.
- Vivah Panchami (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 28 November 2003.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Friday, 28 November 2003.
- Subrahmanya Shashti (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 29 November 2003.
- Datta Navaratri Begins (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 29 November 2003.
- Champa Shashthi (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 29 November 2003.
- Bhanu Saptami✓ — Sunday, 30 November 2003.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
November 2003
| 01NovemberSaturday | Shukla Ashtami (till 9:32 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 02NovemberSunday | Shukla Navami (till 9:17 PM) 🔔Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ 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. 🔔Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 04NovemberTuesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 10:37 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 05 November 2003 06:09 AM - 10:38 AM✓ Completed |
| 05NovemberWednesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (6th) 12:05 AM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ Completed |
| 06NovemberThursday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (7th) 1:59 AM) 🔔Guru Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 06 November 2003 06:10 AM - Friday, 07 November 2003 06:10 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 07 November 2003 06:10 AM |
| 07NovemberFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (8th) 4:13 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 08NovemberSaturday | Shukla Purnima (till (9th) 6:43 AM) 🔔Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 09NovemberSunday | Shukla Purnima (till 6:43 AM) 🔔Lunar Eclipse — Rahu-grastha Partial • Visible locally — Start: 05:02 • End: 06:10 (09 Nov 2003)✓ Completed (Kartika Maasa) |
| 10NovemberMonday | Krishna Pratipada (till 9:22 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 11NovemberTuesday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 12:04 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 12NovemberWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 2:41 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:04 PM✓ Completed |
| 16NovemberSunday | Krishna Saptami (till 9:34 PM) 🔔Vrischika Sankramana (10:21 PM) — Punyakala: 11:05 AM - 05:29 PM✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 17NovemberMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till 9:44 PM) 🔔Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ Completed |
| 20NovemberThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 5:39 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 21 November 2003 06:17 AM - 08:27 AM✓ Completed |
| 21NovemberFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 2:57 PM) 🔔Bhrigu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 22NovemberSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 11:45 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 22 November 2003 06:18 AM - Sunday, 23 November 2003 06:18 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 23 November 2003 06:18 AM 🔔Shani Trayodashi✓ Completed |
| 23NovemberSunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 8:12 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 24NovemberMonday | Shukla Pratipada (till (25th) 12:44 AM) 🔔Margashirsha Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 27NovemberThursday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 3:04 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 28NovemberFriday | Shukla Panchami (till 12:53 PM) 🔔Vivah Panchami (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 29NovemberSaturday | Shukla Shashthi (till 11:26 AM) 🔔Subrahmanya Shashti (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Datta Navaratri Begins (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Champa Shashthi (Margashirsha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 30NovemberSunday | Shukla Saptami (till 10:47 AM) 🔔Bhanu Saptami✓ 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
Vijayawada
2003 · November
Asia/Kolkata
