Ashadha – Shravana • Vikram Samvat 2083 / Shaka Samvat 1948
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18 Ashadha

Vikram Samvat 2083 • Krishna Paksha
★Krishna Paksha • Tritiya
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Lunar & Solar Overview

Astronomical Metrics
Krishna Paksha
Day Length
13h 10m
Night Length
10h 50m
Moon Illumination
94%
94% • Waning Moon (Krishna Paksha)
Sunrise
05:45 AM
Sunset
06:55 PM
Solar Noon
12:20 PM
Moonrise
08:23 PM
Moonset
08:48 AM

Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurat
11:55 AM – 12:47 PM
Brahma Muhurat
04:20 AM – 05:03 AM
Amrit Kalam
03:41 PM – 05:22 PM
Vijaya Muhurta
02:32 PM – 03:25 PM
Godhuli Muhurta
06:55 PM – 07:17 PM
Pratah Sandhya
04:41 AM – 05:47 AM
Sayahna Sandhya
06:55 PM – 08:00 PM
Nishita Muhurta
11:59 PM – 12:43 AM

Festivals & Vratas This Month

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15Sat
Independence Day
Shukla Paksha Tritiya
17Mon
Nag Panchami
Shukla Paksha Panchami
23Sun
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
28Fri
Raksha Bandhan
Shukla Paksha Purnima
31Mon
Kajari Teej
Krishna Paksha Tritiya

12 Hindu Lunar Months

Amanta & Purnimanta Cycles

Amanta & Purnimanta Cycles
01Vasanta (Spring)

Chaitra (चैत्रः)

Approx. March – April

First month of the Vedic lunar calendar. Marks Hindu New Year (Chaitra Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi) and Rama Navami.

Ruling Deity:Lord Brahma & Vishnu
02Vasanta / Grishma

Vaishakha (वैशाखः)

Approx. April – May

Sacred month of charity and water donation. Highlights Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, and Buddha Purnima.

Ruling Deity:Lord Madhusudana (Vishnu)
03Grishma (Summer)

Jyeshtha (ज्येष्ठः)

Approx. May – June

Peak summer period. Features Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, and Vat Purnima fasts.

Ruling Deity:Lord Trivikrama (Vishnu)
04Varsha (Monsoon)

Ashadha (आषाढः)

Approx. June – July

Start of Chaturmasa on Devshayani Ekadashi. Marks Jagannath Ratha Yatra and Guru Purnima.

Ruling Deity:Lord Vamana
05Varsha (Monsoon)

Shravana (श्रावणः)

Approx. July – August

Most auspicious month for Lord Shiva. Features Shravana Somwars, Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, and Krishna Janmashtami.

Ruling Deity:Lord Shiva & Sridhara
06Varsha / Sharad

Bhadrapada (भाद्रपदः)

Approx. August – September

Celebration of Ganesha Chaturthi, Radha Ashtami, Anant Chaturdashi, followed by Pitru Paksha ancestor offerings.

Ruling Deity:Lord Hrishikesha (Vishnu)
07Sharad (Autumn)

Ashwina (आश्विनः)

Approx. September – October

Sharad Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra (Vijayadashami), Sharad Purnima, and Karwa Chauth.

Ruling Deity:Goddess Durga & Padmanabha
08Hemanta (Pre-Winter)

Kartika (कार्तिकः)

Approx. October – November

Festival of lights: Dhanteras, Diwali (Lakshmi Puja), Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, Dev Uthani Ekadashi, and Tulsi Vivah.

Ruling Deity:Lord Damodara (Vishnu)
09Hemanta (Pre-Winter)

Margashirsha (मार्गशीर्षः)

Approx. November – December

Described by Sri Krishna in the Gita as His manifestation among months. Gita Jayanti, Mokshada Ekadashi, and Dattatreya Jayanti.

Ruling Deity:Lord Keshava / Krishna
10Shishira (Winter)

Pausha (पौषः)

Approx. December – January

Winter month dedicated to Sun worship. Features Makar Sankranti (Pongal/Uttarayan), Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, and Shakambhari Purnima.

Ruling Deity:Lord Narayana / Surya
11Shishira (Winter)

Magha (माघः)

Approx. January – February

Holy month for sacred river bathing (Snana at Prayag). Features Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja), Ratha Saptami, and Magha Purnima.

Ruling Deity:Lord Madhava (Vishnu)
12Shishira / Vasanta

Phalguna (फाल्गुनः)

Approx. February – March

Final month of the Hindu lunar year. Great celebrations of Maha Shivaratri, Holika Dahan, and Holi (Rangwali Holi / Dol Jatra).

Ruling Deity:Lord Govinda & Shiva

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