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Hindu Festival Calendar 2023: list of Important Hindu dates and Holidays in 2023

The Hindu calendar is a calendar that has been in use in India since about 1000 BCE and is still used to determine the dates of the Hindu lunar calendar. It is also based on the moon's movement. The Hindu calendar, also known as Panchanga, is an antiquated method of keeping track of time that is used, among other things, to establish the dates of Hindu holidays.

A lunisolar calendar is known as the Hindu calendar. The year is 354 days long, and the 12 months move by the moon. By adding one extra lunar month of 29 days every third year, 33 days (11 extra days * 3) are added. A few things are changed here and there during the final four days.


List Of Festivals in 2023:


Date and DayHindu Festival
Hindu Festivals 2023 in January
2 January, MondayPausha Putrada Ekadashi
4 January, WednesdayPradosh Vrat (S)
6 January, FridayPaush Purnima Vrat
10 January, TuesdaySankashti Chaturthi
15 January, SundayPongal, Uttarayan, Makar Sankranti
18 January, WednesdayShattila Ekadashi
19 January, ThursdayPradosh Vrat (K)
20 January, FridayMasik Shivaratri
21 January, SaturdayMagha Amavasya
26 January, ThursdayBasant Panchmi, Saraswati Puja
Hindu Festivals 2023 in February
1 February, WednesdayJaya / Bhami Ekadashi
2 February, ThursdayPradosh Vrat (S)
5 February, SundayMagha Purnima Vrat
9 February, ThursdaySankashti Chaturthi
13 February, MondayKumbha Sankranti
16 February, ThursdayVijaya Ekadashi
18 January, SaturdayMahashivratri, Pradosh Vrat (K), Masik Shivaratri
20 January, MondayPhalguna Amavasya
Hindu Festivals 2023 in March
3 March, FridayAmalaki Ekadashi
4 March, SaturdayPradosh Vrat (S)
7 March, TuesdayHolika Dahan, Phalguna Purnima Vrat
8 March, WednesdayHoli
11 March, SaturdaySankashti Chaturthi
15 March, WednesdayMeena Sankranti
18 March, SaturdayPapmochani Ekadashi
19 March, SundayPradosh Vrat (K)
20 March, MondayMasik Shivaratri
21 March, TuesdayChaitra Amavasya
22 March, WednesdayChaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Ghatasthapana, Gudi Padwa
23 March, ThursdayCheti Chand
30 March, ThursdayRam Navami
31 March, FridayChaitra Navratri Parana
Hindu Festivals 2023 in April
1 April, SaturdayKamada Ekadashi
3 April, MondayPradosh Vrat (S)
6 April, ThursdayHanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima Vrat
9 April, SundaySankashti Chaturthi
14 April, FridayMesha Sankranti
16 April, SundayVaruthini Ekadashi
17 April, MondayPradosh Vrat (K)
18 April, TuesdayMasik Shivaratri
20 April, ThursdayVaishakha Amavasya
22 April, SaturdayAkshaya Tritiya
Hindu Festivals 2023 in May
1 May, MondayMohini Ekadashi
3 May, WednesdayPradosh Vrat (S)
5 May, FridayVaishakha Purnima Vrat
8 May, MondaySankashti Chaturthi
15 May, MondayApara Ekadashi, Vrishabha Sankranti
17 May, WednesdayMasik Shivaratri, Pradosh Vrat (K)
19 May, FridayJyeshtha Amavasya
31 May, WednesdayNirjala Ekadashi
Hindu Festivals 2023 in June
1 June, ThursdayPradosh Vrat (S)
4 June, SundayJyeshtha Purnima Vrat
7 June, WednesdaySankashti Chaturthi
14 June, WednesdayYogini Ekadashi
15 June, ThursdayPradosh Vrat (K), Mithuna Sankranti
16 June, FridayMasik Shivaratri
18 June, SundayAshadha Amavasya
20 June, TuesdayJagannath Rath Yatra
29 June, ThursdayDeva Shayani Ekadashi, Ashadhi Ekadashi
Hindu Festivals 2023 in July
1 July, SaturdayPradosh Vrat (S)
3 July, MondayGuru Purnima, Ashadha Purnima Vrat
6 July, ThursdaySankashti Chaturthi
13 July, ThursdayKamika Ekadashi
14 July, FridayPradosh Vrat (K)
15 July, SaturdayMasik Shivaratri
16 July, SundayKarka Sankranti
17 July, MondayShravana Amavasya
29 July, SaturdayPadmini Ekadashi
30 July, SundayPradosh Vrat (S)
Hindu Festivals 2023 in August
1 August, TuesdayPradosh Vrat (S)
4 August, FridayGuru Purnima, Ashadha Purnima Vrat
12 August, SaturdaySankashti Chaturthi
13 August, SundayKamika Ekadashi
14 August, MondayPradosh Vrat (K)
16 August, WednesdayMasik Shivaratri
17 August, ThursdayKarka Sankranti
18 August, FridayShravana Amavasya
29 August, MondayPadmini Ekadashi
30 August, TuesdayPradosh Vrat (S)
Hindu Festivals 2023 in September
2 September, SaturdayKajari Teej
3 September, SundaySankashti Chaturthi
7 September, ThursdayJanmashtami
10 September, SundayAja Ekadashi
12 September, TuesdayPradosh Vrat (K)
13 September, WednesdayMasik Shivaratri
14 September, ThursdayBhadrapada Amavasya, Kanya Sankranti
18 September, MondayHartalika Teej
19 September, TuesdayGanesh Chaturthi
25 September, MondayParivartini Ekadashi
27 September, WednesdayPradosh Vrat (S)
28 September, ThursdayAnant Chaturdashi
29 September, FridayBhadrapada Purnima Vrat
Hindu Festivals 2023 in October
2 October, MondaySankashti Chaturthi
10 October, TuesdayIndira Ekadashi
11 October, WednesdayPradosh Vrat (K)
12 October, ThursdayMasik Shivaratri
14 October, SaturdayAshwin Amavasya
15 October, SundaySharad Navratri, Ghatasthapana
18 October, WednesdayTula Sankranti
20 October, FridayKalparambha
21 October, SaturdayNavpatrika Puja
23 October, MondayDurga Maha Navami Puja
24 October, TuesdayDurga Visarjan, Dussehra, Sharad Navratri Parana
25 October, WednesdayPapankusha Ekadashi
26 October, ThursdayPradosh Vrat (S)
28 October, SaturdayAshwin Purnima Vrat
Hindu Festivals 2023 in November
1 November, WednesdaySankashti Chaturthi, Karva Chauth
9 November, ThursdayRama Ekadashi
10 November, FridayDhanteras, Pradosh Vrat (K)
11 November, SaturdayMasik Shivaratri
12 November, SundayDiwali, Narak Chaturdashi
13 November, MondayKartik Amavasya
14 November, TuesdayGovardhan Puja
15 November, WednesdayBhai Dooj
17 November, FridayVrischika Sankranti
19 November, SundayChhath Puja
23 November, ThursdayDevutthana Ekadashi
24 November, FridayPradosh Vrat (S)
27 November, MondayKartik Purnima Vrat
30 November, ThursdaySankashti Chaturthi
Hindu Festivals 2023 in December
8 December, FridayUtpanna Ekadashi
10 December, SundayPradosh Vrat (K)
11 December, MondayMasik Shivaratri
12 December, TuesdayMargashirsha Amavasya
16 December, SaturdayDhanu Sankranti
23 December, SaturdayMokshada Ekadashi
24 December, SundayPradosh Vrat (S)
26 December, TuesdayMargashirsha Purnima Vrat
30 December, SaturdaySankashti Chaturthi

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Importance of Hindu Calendar

According to Hindu mythology, the Hindu Calendar is crucial to Hindu ceremonies, festivals, and religious observances. It acts as a spiritual road map, coordinating followers' lives with the celestial motions of the universe. Numerous Hindu rites and festivals celebrate significant occurrences in the life of gods and the universe by being closely tied to particular dates on the calendar. For instance, the festival of lights known as Diwali, which marks the victory of light over darkness and is a central subject in Hindu mythology, is observed on the new moon day of the Hindu month of Kartik.

The Hindu calendar serves as a historical record in Vedic history, giving information about the earlier civilizations of the Indian subcontinent. Lunar months and solar years are mentioned in the Vedic writings, especially the Rigveda, illustrating the early grasp of timekeeping in the Vedic culture. The calendar was essential for agricultural and seasonal activities as well, assisting farmers with crop planting and harvesting. Also, the Vedic calendar continues to have an impact on the collective consciousness of the Vedic age as seen by the division of time into yugas (epochs) in Hindu cosmology, such as the Kali Yuga.

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When you consult with an astrologer on the LifeGuru website, the premium service famous for its expert panel of astrologers, getting through the complicated rules of the Hindu Calendar becomes an effortless task. Our qualified astrologers help you gain a thorough understanding of the Hindu Calendar and how it significantly affects your life, enabling you to align your activities in harmony with the rhythms of the cosmos. Also, a daily review of the Aaj Ka Panchang, which is accessible on the website, is a crucial tool that provides you with a daily roadmap of astrological influences that harmonizes your daily activities with the celestial energies, promoting a balanced and enlightened life path.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many months are there in the Hindu calendar?

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Although the Hindu calendar usually includes 12 months, since it is based on the lunar cycle, occasionally there may be an additional month known as Adhik Maas or Malmas.

In what months of the Hindu calendar does Diwali take place across most of India?

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Deepavali, also known as Diwali, often takes place in the Kartika month of the Hindu calendar, which corresponds to October or November in the Gregorian calendar.

What seasons are there in the Hindu calendar?

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Vasant (Spring), Grishma (Summer), and Sharad (Autumn) are the three main seasons recognized by the Hindu calendar. There may be six seasons in some areas.

How many days are in the Hindu calendar?

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The Hindu calendar generally has 365 days, however, there are a few occasions when an extra month (Adhik Maas) is added to make the solar year match.

What is Malmas in the Hindu calendar?

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TMalmas is a month that has been added to the Hindu calendar to keep it in sync with the solar year. It is also referred to as Adhik Maas or Purushottam Maas. It happens roughly every two and a half years and is unfavorable for the majority of activities, except religious observances and sorrow.