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 December 1963
Festival and vrata dates for Vijayawada in December 1963:
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Sunday, 1 December 1963.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 2 December 1963.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 3 December 1963.
- Guru Pushya Yoga✓ — Thursday, 5 December 1963.
- Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 7 December 1963.
- Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ — Saturday, 7 December 1963.
- Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 11 December 1963.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 13 December 1963.
- Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 14 December 1963.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 14 December 1963.
- Dhanu Sankramana (06:47 AM) — Monday, 16 December 1963.
- Somavati Amavasya✓ — Monday, 16 December 1963.
- Pausha Masarambh✓ — Tuesday, 17 December 1963.
- Smarta Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla)✓ Completed — Thursday, 26 December 1963.
- Vaishnava Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 27 December 1963.
- Shani Pradosham (Pausha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 28 December 1963.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 28 December 1963.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Saturday, 28 December 1963.
- Lunar Eclipse — Rahu-grastha Partial • Visible locally — Monday, 30 December 1963.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
December 1963
| 01DecemberSunday | Krishna Pratipada (till (2nd) 1:43 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 02DecemberMonday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 10:20 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 03DecemberTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 7:26 PM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:06 PM✓ Completed |
| 05DecemberThursday | Krishna Panchami (till 3:33 PM) 🔔Guru Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 07DecemberSaturday | Krishna Saptami (till 2:46 PM) 🔔Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kaal Bhairav Jayanti✓ Completed |
| 11DecemberWednesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 9:20 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 12 December 1963 06:25 AM - 10:48 AM✓ Completed |
| 13DecemberFriday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (14th) 2:34 AM) 🔔Bhrigu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 14DecemberSaturday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (15th) 5:10 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 14 December 1963 06:26 AM - Sunday, 15 December 1963 06:27 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 15 December 1963 06:27 AM |
| 16DecemberMonday | Amavasya (till 7:36 AM) 🔔Dhanu Sankramana (06:47 AM) — Punyakala: 06:47 AM - 01:11 PM✓ Completed 🔔Somavati Amavasya✓ Completed |
| 17DecemberTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 9:47 AM) 🔔Pausha Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 26DecemberThursday | Shukla Dashami (till 8:26 AM) 🔔Smarta Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 27 December 1963 10:50 AM - 02:44 PM✓ Completed |
| 27DecemberFriday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (28th) 2:29 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 28 December 1963 06:34 AM - 06:49 AM✓ Completed |
| 28DecemberSaturday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 11:09 PM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Pausha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 28 December 1963 06:34 AM - Sunday, 29 December 1963 06:34 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 29 December 1963 06:34 AM 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 30DecemberMonday | Shukla Purnima (till 4:33 PM) 🔔Lunar Eclipse — Rahu-grastha Partial • Visible locally — Start: 17:45 • End: 18:19 (30 Dec 1963)✓ Completed (Pausha Maasa) |
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
Vijayawada
1963 · December
Asia/Kolkata
