Ekadashi Vrat
Observed on the 11th lunar day (Ekadashi) of both Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and Krishna Paksha (waning moon) every month.
Rule and practice →Rules, not guessed dates
Vrata Recurrence Calendar
Browse traditional Vrata rules by lunar tithi, weekday, and festival season. Actual dates can depend on location, sunrise, moonrise, and the local Panchang tradition.
This is an educational recurrence map, not an annual date list. Before fixing an observance date, consult a reliable Panchang for your location and your family or sampradaya tradition.
Lunar tithi and paksha
Karwa Chauth Vrat
Observed on the fourth day of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the Hindu month of Kartik.
Rule and practice →Pradosha Vrat
Observed on the 13th lunar day (Trayodashi) of every fortnight during the twilight hour (Pradosha Kala) of both Shukla and Krishna Paksha.
Rule and practice →Maha Shivaratri Vrat
Observed on the 14th day of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February/March).
Rule and practice →Janmashtami Vrat
Observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August/September).
Rule and practice →Chhath Puja Vrat
Observed for four days, ending on the sixth day (Shashti) of the bright fortnight in the month of Kartika (October/November).
Rule and practice →Hartalika Teej Vrat
Observed on the third day (Tritiya) of the bright fortnight in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada.
Rule and practice →Ram Navami Vrat
Observed on the ninth day (Navami) of the bright fortnight in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March/April).
Rule and practice →Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat
Observed on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the bright fortnight in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August/September), marking the start of the 10-day festival.
Rule and practice →Amavasya Vrat
Observed on the no-moon day (Amavasya) of each lunar month.
Rule and practice →Purnima Vrat (Satyanarayan Vrat)
Observed on the full moon day (Purnima) of every lunar month.
Rule and practice →Sankashti Chaturthi
Observed on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of every lunar month.
Rule and practice →Weekday-based Vratas
Somwar Vrat
Observed every Monday, with special prominence during the holy month of Shravan (July/August).
Rule and practice →Mangalwar / Shanivar Vrat
Observed weekly on Tuesdays (dedicated to Lord Hanuman) or Saturdays (dedicated to Lord Shani).
Rule and practice →Brihaspativar / Guruvar Vrat
Observed every Thursday, dedicated to Lord Brihaspati (Jupiter) and Lord Vishnu.
Rule and practice →Festival and seasonal Vratas
Navaratri Vrat
Observed during the first nine days of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu months of Chaitra (spring) and Ashvin (autumn).
Rule and practice →Multi-week commitments
Santoshi Mata Vrat
Observed every Friday for 16 consecutive weeks to fulfill wishes and invite contentment.
Rule and practice →Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat
Observed on Fridays for a vowed number of weeks (such as 7, 11, or 21 weeks) to invoke wealth and prosperity.
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