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.
Find Festivals by Month
Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in March 2016
Festival and vrata dates for Vijayawada in March 2016:
- Kalashtami✓ — Tuesday, 1 March 2016.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Saturday, 5 March 2016.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 6 March 2016.
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Monday, 7 March 2016. — A solemn festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with fasting and night-long vigils to honor the overcoming of darkness and ignorance.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 7 March 2016.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Tuesday, 8 March 2016.
- Phalguna Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 9 March 2016.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Saturday, 12 March 2016.
- Meena Sankramana (11:18 AM) — Monday, 14 March 2016.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Monday, 14 March 2016.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Monday, 14 March 2016.
- Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 15 March 2016.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 15 March 2016.
- Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Saturday, 19 March 2016.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 20 March 2016.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 20 March 2016.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 22 March 2016.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Wednesday, 23 March 2016.
- Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Wednesday, 23 March 2016. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Panguni Uthiram✓ — Wednesday, 23 March 2016.
- Holi (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 24 March 2016. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 27 March 2016.
- Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Monday, 28 March 2016.
- Kalashtami✓ — Thursday, 31 March 2016.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
March 2016
| 01MarchTuesday | Krishna Saptami (till 3:51 PM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 05MarchSaturday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 5:11 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 06 March 2016 06:25 AM - 08:42 AM✓ Completed |
| 06MarchSunday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 3:35 PM) 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 07MarchMonday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 1:20 PM) 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 06:12 PM - 08:38 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 11:53 PM - 12:42 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 08 March 2016 10:34 AM - 06:12 PM✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 07 March 2016 06:24 AM - Tuesday, 08 March 2016 06:23 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 08 March 2016 06:23 AM |
| 08MarchTuesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 10:34 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 09MarchWednesday | Amavasya (till 7:24 AM) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 12MarchSaturday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 6:03 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 14MarchMonday | Shukla Shashthi (till 12:57 PM) 🔔Meena Sankramana (11:18 AM) — Punyakala: 11:18 AM - 05:42 PM✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 15MarchTuesday | Shukla Saptami (till 11:12 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 19MarchSaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 10:19 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 20 March 2016 06:14 AM - 07:34 AM✓ Completed |
| 20MarchSunday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 11:32 AM) 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 20 March 2016 06:14 AM - Monday, 21 March 2016 01:11 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 21 March 2016 01:11 PM |
| 22MarchTuesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 3:12 PM) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 23MarchWednesday | Shukla Purnima (till 5:30 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Auspicious Time for Holika Dahan: 18:15 - 20:38✓ CompletedThe vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. 🔔Panguni Uthiram✓ Completed |
| 24MarchThursday | Krishna Pratipada (till 8:00 PM) 🔔Holi (Phalguna Maasa)✓ CompletedThe vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. |
| 27MarchSunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (28th) 3:34 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:28 PM✓ Completed |
| 28MarchMonday | Krishna Panchami (till (29th) 5:41 AM) 🔔Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 31MarchThursday | Krishna Saptami (till 8:28 AM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ 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
2016 · March
Asia/Kolkata
