Chaitra – Vaishakha • Vikram Samvat 2084 / Shaka Samvat 1949
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25 Chaitra

Vikram Samvat 2084 • Krishna Paksha
★Krishna Paksha • Dashami
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Lunar & Solar Overview

Astronomical Metrics
Krishna Paksha
Day Length
12h 58m
Night Length
11h 02m
Moon Illumination
30%
30% • Waning Moon (Krishna Paksha)
Sunrise
05:42 AM
Sunset
06:40 PM
Solar Noon
12:11 PM
Moonrise
02:02 AM
Moonset
02:27 PM

Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurat
11:46 AM – 12:38 PM
Brahma Muhurat
04:15 AM – 04:59 AM
Amrit Kalam
08:02 PM – 09:46 PM
Vijaya Muhurta
02:22 PM – 03:13 PM
Godhuli Muhurta
06:41 PM – 07:03 PM
Pratah Sandhya
04:37 AM – 05:43 AM
Sayahna Sandhya
06:41 PM – 07:47 PM
Nishita Muhurta
11:50 PM – 12:34 AM

Festivals & Vratas This Month

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2Sun
Varuthini Ekadashi
Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
7Fri
Chandra Darshan
Shukla Paksha Pratipada
8Sat
Parashurama Jayanti
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
9Sun
Akshaya Tritiya (akha Teej)
Shukla Paksha Tritiya
12Wed
Ganga Saptami
Shukla Paksha Saptami
14Fri
Sita Navami
Shukla Paksha Navami
16Sun
Mohini Ekadashi
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
19Wed
Narasimha Jayanti
Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi
20Thu
Buddha Purnima
Shukla Paksha Purnima
24Mon
Sankashti Chaturthi
Krishna Paksha Chaturthi

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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