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The Hindu calendar is an all-encompassing guide to festivals, fasts, and events that unfold throughout the year. In 2024, it predominantly follows the Lunisolar system, where the timing of celebrations is intricately linked to the positions of the Sun and the Moon. The scheduling of Hindu festivals varies based on geographical locations, leading to differences from one region to another.
Commonly known as the Hindu Vrat or Tyohar calendar, it encompasses festivals, Vrats, and significant events called Parv. Many of these involve observing fasts to pay homage to deities, while others hold mythological significance.
It's important to note that the Hindu calendar doesn't have fixed dates for its festivals and occasions. In 2024, the timing is connected to the Full Moon, and some festivals depend on Moon phases, including Diwali, Holi, Maha Shivaratri, and others.
The Hindu calendar begins with the Saka Era, aligning with the vernal equinox. Standard years have 365 days, while leap years have 366 days. An intercalary day is added at the end of the month Chaitra. To identify leap years, adding 78 to the Saka year and checking if the sum evenly divided by 4 designates the year as a leap year.
Want to perform auspicious Puja as per the Hindu calendar in the traditional way? Read along as we guide you through our online puja offerings and how you can dive into spirituality assisted by Indian Shastris, Pandits, and Brahmins.
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Lunar Months |
Solar Months |
Days in the Month |
Connection with the Gregorian Calendar |
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Chaitra |
Meena |
30 |
Begins on March 26 |
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Vaisakha |
Mesha |
31 |
Begins on April 21 |
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Jyaistha |
Vrishabh |
31 |
Begins on May 22 |
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Asadha |
Mithuna |
31 |
Begins on June 22 |
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Sravana |
Karka |
31 |
Begins on July 23 |
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Bhadra |
Simha |
31 |
Begins on August 23 |
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Asvina |
Kanya |
30 |
Begins on September 23 |
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Kartika |
Tula |
30 |
Begins on October 23 |
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Agrahayana |
Vrishchika |
30 |
Begins on November 22 |
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Pausa |
Dhanu |
30 |
Begins on December 22 |
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Magha |
Makara |
30 |
Begins on January 21 |
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Phalguna |
Kumbha |
30 |
Begins on February 20 |
Online Puja: A Blend of Tradition and Technology
To enable you to perform auspicious Hindu puja in the US and know the do’s and don’ts of vrat on any important festival, we bring you guidance from India’s best astrologers who carry an expansive wealth of experience in astrology-related services, online puja, and more.
Our Online Puja blends tradition with technology, offering a modern take on traditional Indian rituals. Through video chat, you can connect with experienced Pandits, Brahmins, and Shastris in real-time to actively engage in the puja.
Booking a Puja Online is easy:
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Visit the Puja and Astrology section on Quicklly.
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Choose a puja that suits your needs.
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Book and pay for your puja; the online Pandit is booked online, selecting the best date and time.
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Receive a confirmation link with a chat option to connect with the Pandit, addressing any concerns.
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On the puja day, activate the video chat to actively participate in the ritual guided by the esteemed Pandit.
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Festivals and Vrats in February 2024 |
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February 2024 |
Festivals |
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6 (Tuesday) |
Shattila Ekadashi |
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7 (Wednesday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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8 (Thursday) |
Masik Shivaratri |
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9 (Friday) |
Magha Amavasya |
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13 (Tuesday) |
Kumbha Sankranti |
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14 (Wednesday) |
Basant Panchmi, Saraswati Puja |
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20 (Tuesday) |
Jaya / Bhami Ekadashi |
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21 (Wednesday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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24 (Saturday) |
Magha Purnima Vrat |
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28 (Wednesday) |
Sankashti Chaturthi |
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Festivals and Vrats in March 2024 |
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March 2024 |
Festivals |
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6 (Wednesday) |
Vijaya Ekadashi |
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8 (Friday) |
Mahashivratri, Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivaratri |
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10 (Sunday) |
Phalguna Amavasya |
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14 (Thursday) |
Meena Sankranti |
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20 (Wednesday) |
Amalaki Ekadashi |
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22 (Friday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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24 (Sunday) |
Holika Dahan |
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25 (Monday) |
Holi, Phalguna Purnima Vrat |
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28 (Thursday) |
Sankashti Chaturthi |
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Festivals and Vrats in April 2024 |
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April 2024 |
Festivals |
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5 (Friday) |
Papmochani Ekadashi |
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6 (Saturday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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7 (Sunday) |
Masik Shivaratri |
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8 (Monday) |
Chaitra Amavasya |
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9 (Tuesday) |
Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Ghatasthapana, Gudi Padwa |
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10 (Wednesday) |
Cheti Chand |
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13 (Saturday) |
Mesha Sankranti |
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17 (Wednesday) |
Chaitra Navratri Parana, Ram Navami |
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19 (Friday) |
Kamada Ekadashi |
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21 (Sunday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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23 (Tuesday) |
Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima Vrat |
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27 (Saturday) |
Sankashti Chaturthi |
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Festivals and Vrats in May 2024 |
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May 2024 |
Festivals |
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4 (Saturday) |
Varuthini Ekadashi |
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5 (Sunday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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6 (Monday) |
Masik Shivaratri |
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8 (Wednesday) |
Vaishakha Amavasya |
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10 (Friday) |
Akshaya Tritiya |
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14 (Tuesday) |
Vrishabha Sankranti |
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19 (Sunday) |
Mohini Ekadashi |
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20 (Monday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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23 (Thursday) |
Vaishakha Purnima Vrat |
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26 (Sunday) |
Sankashti Chaturthi |
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Festivals and Vrats in June 2024 |
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June 2024 |
Festivals |
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2 (Sunday) |
Apara Ekadashi |
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4 (Tuesday) |
Masik Shivaratri, Pradosh Vrat |
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6 (Thursday) |
Jyeshtha Amavasya |
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15 (Saturday) |
Mithuna Sankranti |
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18 (Tuesday) |
Nirjala Ekadashi |
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19 (Wednesday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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22 (Saturday) |
Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat |
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25 (Tuesday) |
Sankashti Chaturthi |
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Festivals and Vrats in July 2024 |
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July 2024 |
Festivals |
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2 (Tuesday) |
Yogini Ekadashi |
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3 (Wednesday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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4 (Thursday) |
Masik Shivaratri |
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5 (Friday) |
Ashadha Amavasya |
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7 (Sunday) |
Jagannath Rath Yatra |
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16 (Tuesday) |
Karka Sankranti |
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17 (Wednesday) |
Deva Shayani Ekadashi, Ashadhi Ekadashi |
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18 (Thursday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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21 (Sunday) |
Guru Purnima, Ashadha Purnima Vrat |
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24 (Wednesday) |
Sankashti Chaturthi |
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31 (Wednesday) |
Kamika Ekadashi |
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Festivals and Vrats in August 2024 |
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August 2024 |
Festivals |
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1 (Thursday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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2 (Friday) |
Masik Shivaratri |
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4 (Sunday) |
Shravana Amavasya |
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7 (Wednesday) |
Hariyali Teej |
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9 (Friday) |
Nag Panchami |
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16 (Friday) |
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Simha Sankranti |
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17 (Saturday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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19 (Monday) |
Raksha Bandhan, Shravana Purnima Vrat |
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22 (Thursday) |
Sankashti Chaturthi, Kajari Teej |
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26 (Monday) |
Janmashtami |
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29 (Thursday) |
Aja Ekadashi |
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31 (Saturday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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Festivals and Vrats in September 2024 |
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September 2024 |
Festivals |
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1 (Sunday) |
Masik Shivaratri |
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2 (Monday) |
Bhadrapada Amavasya |
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6 (Friday) |
Hartalika Teej |
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7 (Saturday) |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
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14 (Saturday) |
Parivartini Ekadashi |
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15 (Sunday) |
Pradosh Vrat, Onam/Thiruvonam |
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16 (Monday) |
Kanya Sankranti |
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17 (Tuesday) |
Anant Chaturdashi |
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18 (Wednesday) |
Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat |
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21 (Saturday) |
Sankashti Chaturthi |
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28 (Saturday) |
Indira Ekadashi |
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29 (Sunday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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30 (Monday) |
Masik Shivaratri |
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Festivals and Vrats in October 2024 |
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October 2024 |
Festivals |
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2 (Wednesday) |
Ashwin Amavasya |
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3 (Thursday) |
Sharad Navratri, Ghatasthapana |
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9 (Wednesday) |
Kalparambha |
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10 (Thursday) |
Navpatrika Puja |
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11 (Friday) |
Durga Maha Navami Puja, Durga Puja Ashtami |
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12 (Saturday) |
Dussehra, Sharad Navratri Parana |
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13 (Sunday) |
Durga Visarjan |
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14 (Monday) |
Papankusha Ekadashi |
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15 (Tuesday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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17 (Thursday) |
Ashwin Purnima Vrat, Tula Sankranti |
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20 (Sunday) |
Sankashti Chaturthi, Karva Chauth |
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28 (Monday) |
Rama Ekadashi |
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29 (Tuesday) |
Dhanteras, Pradosh Vrat |
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30 (Wednesday) |
Masik Shivaratri |
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31 (Thursday) |
Narak Chaturdashi |
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Festivals and Vrats in November 2024 |
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November 2024 |
Festivals |
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1 (Friday) |
Diwali, Kartik Amavasya |
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2 (Saturday) |
Govardhan Puja |
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3 (Sunday) |
Bhai Dooj |
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7 (Thursday) |
Chhath Puja |
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12 (Tuesday) |
Devutthana Ekadashi |
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13 (Wednesday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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15 (Friday) |
Kartik Purnima Vrat |
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16 (Saturday) |
Vrischika Sankranti |
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18 (Monday) |
Sankashti Chaturthi |
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26 (Tuesday) |
Utpanna Ekadashi |
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28 (Thursday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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29 (Friday) |
Masik Shivaratri |
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Festivals and Vrats in December 2024 |
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December 2024 |
Festivals |
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1 (Sunday) |
Margashirsha Amavasya |
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11 (Wednesday) |
Mokshada Ekadashi |
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13 (Friday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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15 (Sunday) |
Dhanu Sankranti, Margashirsha Purnima Vrat |
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18 (Wednesday) |
Sankashti Chaturthi |
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26 (Thursday) |
Saphala Ekadashi |
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28 (Saturday) |
Pradosh Vrat |
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29 (Sunday) |
Masik Shivaratri |
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30 (Monday) |
Paush Amavasya |
Addressing Your Cultural Needs in The US
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The offerings include specialized Hindu Puja, including Gajmukta Puja, Budh Grah Shanti Puja, Shani Sade Saati Puja, Baglamukhi Siddhi Yagna, Full Navratri Chandi Paath Puja, Homam Puja and more. To initiate the process, you can browse Quicklly's online catalog, select the specific puja that aligns with your needs, and then coordinate the date and time for the ceremony in consultation with their esteemed Pandit.
The Hindu calendar, rooted in the Vedas and shaped by ancient scholars, holds a significant place in Indian culture. Combining lunar and solar cycles, it's known as a lunisolar calendar, reflecting diverse perspectives within India.
Various versions exist, but the one based on Hindu months and the lunisolar system is widely followed. Yet, its importance goes beyond tracking festivals; it's a cultural cornerstone.
In 2024, the Hindu calendar starts a bit later than the financial year, around 13 to 15 days after the academic year. It kicks off in the solar month corresponding to the zodiac sign Aries or Mesha. Rare adjustments may occur in 2024, adding a unique touch to this ancient timekeeping tradition.
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