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Summary of Significant Hindu Dates for 2011. A more detailed calendar with all the significant days listed, such as Ekadashis, Amavasya, Purnima, Birth and death anniversaries etc. can be accessed here.

Festival Dates for Year
2009 - 2010 - 2011

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

September
Thu 01

Ganesh Chaturthi : Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati is widely worshipped as the munificent god of wisdom.

Hartalika Teej Vrat : Hartalika Teej Vrat is an important ritual performed by Hindu women. The ritual is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and is observed in Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.

Paryushan Begins (Digambar Das Lakshan) : The Jain community like other communities throughout the world celebrates many social and religious functions annually. The superb Jain festival popularly known as ‘Paryushan Parva’ organized every year in the auspicious month ‘Bhadrapad’ of the Hindu calendar extends from the fifth day to fourteenth day of the bright fortnight.

Onam : Onam is one of the greatest festivals of Kerala. It is the festival, which the keralites celebrate unitedly without the difference of caste and religion.

Anant Chaturdashi. : Anant Chaturthi (or Anant Chaturdashi) is the last day of the “Ganesh festival” celebrated in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Pratipada Shradh : Shraddhs mentioned above like the Pavaran, Ekadidasht, Abhiyudayik, and Mahalaya are hardly performed these days, but Dehhitr Pratipada Shraddh, Matameh Shraddh, and Ashidhavanvami Shraddh are performed nowadays. The individual, whose parents are alive, performs Dehhitr Pratipada Shraddh and he pays homage to his grand maternal uncle, on the first of Shukl Paksh or Moonlit fortnight.

Tue 13

Pitrapaksh starts : The dark fortnight of Ashvina (September-October) is known as Pitr Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha. This is an occasion to perform rites for the departed ancestors to keep their souls indebted for years.

Ashoonya Shayan Vrat : Ashunya Shayan Vrat, also known as Ashunya Sayana Dwitiya, is an observance dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Ashunya Shayan Vrata is observed in the Shravan month (July – August) in the traditional calendar followed in North India.

Dwitiya Shradh

Tritiya Shradh

Sankashthi Ganesh Vrat :The Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of every month is called by the name (Sankastha Chaturthi).

Chaturth Shradh

Kokila Panchami (Jain)

Panchami Shradh

Chandra Shashti

Shashti shradh

Mahalakshmi Vrat complete : Also known as Varalaksmi Vratha, Mahalakshmi Vrata is one of the sacred and most important festivals in India. It is prevalent among the people of the Hindu community. It

Saptami Shradh

Jivit Putrika Vrat : Jivitputrika Vrat, also known as Jiwit Putra, is observed for the wellbeing of the sons by mothers in North India, especially in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

Ashtami Shradh

Matamah Shradh

Matrinavami

Dashmi

Indira Ekaadashi Vrat : Indira Ekadashi occurs during the waning phase of moon in the month of Ashwin (September – October).

Dwadashi Shradh

Pradosh Vrat : It is the worship of Lord Shiva for victory and success in all undertakings, and the fulfilment of all your heart’s cherished desires.

Trayodashi Shradh

Kanya Sankranti : Viswakarma is known as the divine engineer. As a mark of reverence, he is still worshipped by the engineering community. The festival is observed on the Kanya Sankranti Day, which follows Ganesh Puja, in every industrial town of Orissa.

Vishwakarma Pooja : Viswakarma is known as the divine engineer. As a mark of reverence, he is still worshipped by the engineering community. The festival is observed on the Kanya Sankranti Day, which follows Ganesh Puja, in every industrial town of Orissa.

Chaturdashi Shradh

Pitra Visarjani : The Shradh is performed by Dehagni Sanskar (Cremations) and finally by Asthi Pravah and Pitra Visarjan.

Snaan-Daan-Shradh Amavasya

Wed 28

First Pooja Kalash Sthaapana : On the first day of the Navaratras, a small bed of mud is prepared in the puja room of the house and barley seeds are sown on it. On this Bed a Kalash made of Copper is kept and filled with water.

Wed 28

Shaardiya Navaratra starts : Sharad Navratri is the autumnal celebration of good harvest. Goddess Durga the symbol of Shakti is worshipped with great ardour.

Thu 29

Doosri Puja

On the second thithi, dwidiya, a ribbon should be offered for keeping hair in place.
Fri 30

Vainayaki Ganesh Vrat : One important way of Lord Ganesha's upasana is Vratas(vows and observances) by which one can try to get blessings form Lord Ganesha and achieve the peace of mind.

Fri 30

Chauthi Pooja

On chathurthi, fourth day, Madhuparka , a silver tilaka and collyrium for the eyes should be offered.

Upaang Lalita Vrat : Lalitha Panchami Vrat, or Lalita Panjami, is a highly auspicious day during the nine-day Navaratri festival. Lalita Panchami falls on the fifth day of Navratri.

Panham Pooja

panchami or fifth day sandalwood and ornaments should be offered. On shasti or sixth day, the devotee should offer to a bilva tree substances such as clay, sandalwood paste, pebbles, coriander, druva grass, flowers, fruits, curds, ghee, svastika, vermillion, conch-shell, collyrium, rosana (yellow paste), mustard seeds, gold, silver, copper, whisk, mirror, lamp and a broad plate.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Festival Dates for Year
2009 - 2010 - 2011



 
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