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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Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in March 2029
Festival and vrata dates for Vijayawada in March 2029:
- Holi (Phalguna Maasa) — Thursday, 1 March 2029. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Saturday, 3 March 2029.
- Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa) — Sunday, 4 March 2029.
- Sheetala Ashtami (Phalguna Maasa) — Wednesday, 7 March 2029.
- Kalashtami — Wednesday, 7 March 2029.
- Sarvesham Papamochani Ekadashi (Phalguna Krishna) — Saturday, 10 March 2029.
- Soma Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa) — Monday, 12 March 2029.
- Masik Shivaratri (Phalguna Maasa) — Tuesday, 13 March 2029.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 13 March 2029.
- Meena Sankramana (07:24 PM) — Wednesday, 14 March 2029.
- Darsha Shraddha — Wednesday, 14 March 2029.
- Saumya Samvatsar — Friday, 16 March 2029.
- Ugadi (Beginning of Chaitra Month) / Sade Teen Muhurat (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Friday, 16 March 2029. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Gudi Padwa (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Friday, 16 March 2029. — The traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity.
- Sade Teen Muhurat - Gudi Padwa — Friday, 16 March 2029. — The traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity.
- Vasantha Navaratri Begins (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Friday, 16 March 2029.
- Sri Rama Navaratri Begins (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Friday, 16 March 2029.
- Adhika Chaitra Masarambh — Friday, 16 March 2029.
- Andolana Gauri Vratam (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Sunday, 18 March 2029.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Monday, 19 March 2029.
- Krittika Vratam — Tuesday, 20 March 2029.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Wednesday, 21 March 2029.
- Rohini Vratam — Wednesday, 21 March 2029.
- Masik Durgashtami (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Friday, 23 March 2029.
- Sarvesham Padmini Ekadashi (Chaitra (Adhika) Shukla) — Monday, 26 March 2029.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Tuesday, 27 March 2029.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 27 March 2029.
- Purnima Vrat — Thursday, 29 March 2029.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Thursday, 29 March 2029.
- Hanuman Jayanti (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) — Friday, 30 March 2029. — Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
March 2029
| 01MarchThursday | Krishna Pratipada (till 7:01 PM) 🔔Holi (Phalguna Maasa)The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. |
| 03MarchSaturday | Krishna Tritiya (till 11:44 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:03 PM |
| 04MarchSunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 8:28 AM) 🔔Rang Panchami (Phalguna Maasa) |
| 07MarchWednesday | Krishna Ashtami (till (8th) 1:00 AM) 🔔Sheetala Ashtami (Phalguna Maasa) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 10MarchSaturday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (11th) 2:16 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Papamochani Ekadashi (Phalguna Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 11 March 2029 08:38 AM - 01:24 PM |
| 12MarchMonday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (13th) 5:30 AM) |
| 13MarchTuesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (14th) 7:33 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 13 March 2029 06:20 AM - Wednesday, 14 March 2029 06:19 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 14 March 2029 06:19 AM |
| 14MarchWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 7:33 AM) 🔔Meena Sankramana (07:24 PM) — Punyakala: 11:49 AM - 06:13 PM 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 16MarchFriday | Shukla Pratipada (till 12:13 PM) 🔔Saumya Samvatsar 🔔Ugadi (Beginning of Chaitra Month) / Sade Teen Muhurat (Adhika Chaitra Maasa)The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life. 🔔Gudi Padwa (Adhika Chaitra Maasa)The traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity. 🔔Sade Teen Muhurat - Gudi PadwaThe traditional new year celebrated in Maharashtra, marked by hoisting the Gudi flag, symbolizing victory and prosperity. 🔔Vasantha Navaratri Begins (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Sri Rama Navaratri Begins (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) 🔔Adhika Chaitra Masarambh |
| 18MarchSunday | Shukla Tritiya (till 5:14 PM) 🔔Andolana Gauri Vratam (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) |
| 19MarchMonday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 7:38 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 20MarchTuesday | Shukla Panchami (till 9:48 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 21MarchWednesday | Shukla Shashthi (till 11:33 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 23MarchFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till (24th) 1:10 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Adhika Chaitra Maasa) |
| 26MarchMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 9:36 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Padmini Ekadashi (Chaitra (Adhika) Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 27 March 2029 06:09 AM - 09:20 AM |
| 27MarchTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 6:53 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 27 March 2029 06:09 AM - Wednesday, 28 March 2029 03:35 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 28 March 2029 03:35 PM |
| 29MarchThursday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 11:52 AM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 30MarchFriday | Shukla Purnima (till 7:56 AM) 🔔Hanuman Jayanti (Adhika Chaitra Maasa)Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service. |
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
2029 · March
Asia/Kolkata
